Cruising the Gulf Coast (GIWW) from Brownsville, TX to Flamingo, FL. Information on the waterway, anchorages, brdige and lock restrictions, marinas, shopping, and places to stop along the way. Areas covered include Corpus Christi, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers.

The waters along the Northern Gulf Coast--those of the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana--contain some of the most delightful cruising areas to be found in the United States. Only recently discovered by recreational captains, these waters offer a varied and unique cruising experience. The grounds between Carrabelle and New Orleans (the areas covered in this book) are as diverse as any, running the gamut from the clear, emerald green waters of the Florida Panhandle to the wide reaches of Mobile Bay, the Mississippi Sound, and the secluded backwater recesses of Mississippi and Louisiana. Book jacket.

Young's warm and conversational writing style gives even a landlubber a comfortable trip through the navigational intricacies of sailing the coastal waters en route to the shoreside attractions that beckon all travelers. -- Touring America

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.