Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line: The Take-Along Travel Guide and Planner (Passporter Travel Guides) (Paperback)

~ Jennifer Watson (Author), Dave Marx (Author), Mickey Morgan (Author) "You're about to embark on a marvelous voyage aboard one of the most beautiful and celebrated cruise lines in the world..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Passporter Travel Press (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587710064
• ISBN-13: 978-1587710063
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,307,662 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Going on a cruise with DCL? You MUST get this book!, May 30, 2003

By	"jlsm" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

I did tons of research before our cruise in April 2003, mostly on the Internet. About 75% of the info in this book can be found elsewhere, but not in one place--and that's what makes this purchase worthwhile.

I looked at lots of Caribbean travel books and was disappointed to find little to no valuable information on DCL's ports of call. It hardly seemed worth buying a big fat book on the Caribbean islands when only a handful of pages actually covered the ones I'd be visiting. This book, on the other hand, has several pages dedicated to each of DCL's ports of call and excellent descriptions of excursions and on-your-own adventures.

Especially useful are sample menus for the DCL restaurants, details of spa services, packing tips, stateroom plans, and misc "magical" hints to make a DCL cruise memorable.

I discovered some inaccuracies while on the cruise, but nothing that ruined my vacation. Changes in schedules, activities, menus, prices, etc. are inevitable. Fortunately the authors keep their web site up to date with revisions.

Two things I love about this book besides the content in general: one, the authors aren't snobbish or know-it-alls; they're "real" people. I don't worry that they're being paid by someone to say positive things, and they seem to be very honest with their reviews. Two, it's a compact book that's easy to take along anywhere--and believe me, you'll want to.

Don't re-invent the wheel! Get this book, and if it doesn't answer all your questions, THEN check out some of the few excellent web sites dedicated to DCL info.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful no matter how much you think you know, March 26, 2003

By	T. Nelson "cozies4me" (Vancouver USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We rec'd this book only days before we left on our cruise. Despite doing extensive research on the web for months prior, within minutes of receiving the Passporter I learned new and useful information. The book was a joy to have onboard as we used it throughout the day to determine dining choices and entertainment possibilities. Most importantly the index and/or maps provided instant clarification to questions about specific locations on the ship. The book is written in an easy to follow format and in such a way that makes you think of Jennifer and Dave as old friends just giving advice. Great Book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking a Disney Cruise? This is the only book you need!, July 14, 2004

By	Bucky (Haunted Mansion, The Magic Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call: The Take-Along Travel Guide and Planner (Passporter's Disney Cruise Line & Its Ports of Call) (Paperback)

Once again, Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx have done an outstanding job with the new edition of the Passporter Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line! This volume is comprehensive, informative and easy-to-use. The authors are genuine Disneyphiles and their affection for all things Disney is evident in every page of this book. However, they are not blind to its (few) flaws and are careful to let readers know aspects of their trips did not meet their standards. This book is very carefully researched, right down to which meals and restaurants are the best, which cabins are quietest, which cabins have "secret" portholes and which on-shore excursions are best value for the money. Readers will really appreciate their insider tips on how to get the most from their Disney cruise. And the information in the book is regularly updated on the authors' website. I have been vacationing at Disney for decades and Passporter has been my vacation guide ever since they started publishing it. You're going to be spending thousands of dollars on your Disney cruise...spend a few dollars more and you'll be investing in a book that will really help you get the most out of your vacation. Passporter is outstanding and worth every cent!