The world's most popular cruise region, the Caribbean, is rich in history, culture, and tropical beauty. Now readers can learn about all aspects of this part of the world with "Caribbean By Cruise Ship". Includes details on ports of call, shore excursions, best beaches and best ways to get around islands and home ports. Over 400 maps and photos; 120 pages of color; 30 pull-out port maps.

Welcome aboard! Everyone's discovering that travel by cruise ship can be the most relaxing, romantic, regal way to vacation. Whether you're traveling unattached, as a couple, or on the family plan, The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise will tell you everything you need to know about cruises before you step on deck. This guide answers all your questions, including: -How to choose the right trip package, cruising as expensively or inexpensively as you wish. -Guidelines on cruise etiquette, how many formal nights to expect, and an introduction to the ship's crew and officers. -How to take the best advantage of the ports of call. -How to go through customs, including lists of duty-free items and prohibited and restricted articles. Cruising on the high seas can be a wonderful, fulfilling experience, and The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise guarantees a carefree adventure by giving you in one volume all the information you'll need.

Completely updated, with the latest details on all the ships and their itineraries--plus a full-color photo insert.

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

This international bestseller is completely updated with new information on adventure hiking and land travel. With coverage of ports from Seattle to Anchorage and the Bering Sea--plus the Yukon and Inside Passage--this book is the benchmark of cruise guides to Alaska.

Sailing through the beautiful Hawaiian Islands by luxury liner is the North American dream cruise. This volume covers all the islands and attractions with extensive shore excursion details and cruise-and-stay options. Includes color maps and photos throughout.

The Cruise Companion: A Practical Guide to a Worry-Free Cruise Vacationis your definitive guide to cruising. Not only will it give readers tips and information they need to get the most out of your cruise experience,The Cruise Companionwill also show readers how to get the best cruise at the right price. Written in reference-manual format,The Cruise Companionis an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of a cruise vacation in sequential order from selecting and planning a cruise to disembarkation and returning home. A veteran of the cruise industry, author Kevin Yano takes the mystery out of cruising and shows why it is such a great vacation option. With theCruise Companionin hand readers will be able to see more, do more, relax more, spend less and enjoy a truly worry-free cruise vacation.