Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call (Paperback)

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A cruise is a complete vacation, so it's important that you choose the one that's right for you. Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call is the most user-friendly, opinionated, and informative guide you can buy before you set sail. Unlike other guides that try to cover cruises around the entire world in one volume, we focus solely on Europe in this guide, so we can bring you much more in-depth coverage.

Unlike those used in other guides, our rating system is simple. We break down the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's activities, entertainment, service, overall enjoyment, and overall value), and rate them from "poor" to "outstanding." Photos of each ship combine with the text to give a better sense of the very real differences among the various lines.

Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call covers 31 American and European cruise lines and 82 ships, with full details on itineraries, rates, cabins, crews, cuisine, activities and entertainment, children's programs, pools and spas, fitness facilities, passenger profiles, and more. There's complete coverage of 45 European ports of call, from the Mediterranean to northern Europe to the British Isles, discussing attractions close to the port, the best excursions (both organized and on your own), and the best shopping buys. You'll also get valuable tips on booking your cruise at the best price and getting a good deal on air travel to and from Europe.

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Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call offers you complete, user-friendly ratings for every line and ship!

We cover Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and British Isles cruises.

Whether you're looking for luxury ships or the best value, romantic cruises or family trips, small alternatives or adventure itineraries, we cover them all for you.

Get the scoop on cruise fares, dealing with travel agents, insurance, what's not included in the fare, passport and visa information, health and safety. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 2nd edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764565567
• ISBN-13: 978-0764565564
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #892,169 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Its all about ships, February 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

I have several cruise books but found this to be the least informative. 90% of the book focuses on the ships and cruise lines themselves. While that may be helpful to some I don't need that much info on the ship and cruise lines. Do any of us care about the ship measurements? I wanted more information on the ports of call and general cruising advice etc.

The best book I have found so far, which also includes information on cruise lines and ships just not the whole book, is Anne Vipond's "Mediterranean by Cruise Ship." This book not only covers the cruise lines but is an excellent primer for many large and small ports of call. If you only get one book, her's should be it.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much cruise, not enough ports, June 26, 2006

By	Martin H. Katz "martyk" (Lake Worth, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

The book is a very comprehensive review of all of the cruise lines and individuals ships cruising in the Med. In fact half of the book is devoted to this area. However, I really wanted much more on the ports and excursions, which I felt were not covered in detail at all. The cruise web sites and message boards, including on Frommer.com, are far more in-depth.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tips and evaluation of different cruise lines, August 23, 2007

By	Flawless (Pottsboro, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

This guide was a terrific help in confirming our thoughts for excursions. Had used the Frommer's guide for the Caribbean ports of call and loved it. This is just as helpful. Super ideas for things to do on your own, where to eat, what to buy. I especially liked the comparison charts for alternative cruise lines in categories like dining, activities, service, etc. This guide is worth the money.