The Essential Little Cruise Book: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation

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Updated with new sections on cruising the Caribbean and Alaska, this compact collection of cruise wisdom contains insider tips for a perfect vacation at sea. With expert advice on everything from finding the best price on your cruise to securing a superb table in the dining room, The Essential Little Cruise Book is filled with practical tips and helpful information -- don't leave port without it!
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Overview

Updated with new sections on cruising the Caribbean and Alaska, this compact collection of cruise wisdom contains insider tips for a perfect vacation at sea. With expert advice on everything from finding the best price on your cruise to securing a superb table in the dining room, The Essential Little Cruise Book is filled with practical tips and helpful information -- don't leave port without it!
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780762728282
  • Publisher: GPP Travel
  • Publication date: 9/1/2003
  • Edition description: Third
  • Edition number: 3
  • Pages: 224
  • Product dimensions: 4.28 (w) x 5.42 (h) x 0.58 (d)

Meet the Author

Jim West has sailed on more than 620 cruises, explored all seven continents, and traveled to 50-plus countries. He hosts a weekly travel radio program, writes a travel column, and personally organizes and plans cruises for individuals and groups. He resides in Spring Valley, Illinois.
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Introduction x
First Things First: Choosing a Cruise xii
Doing Your Homework
Where to Go?
Caribbean Cruise Tips
Alaska Cruise Tips
Size Matters!
Types of Cruises
Details, Details: Planning Your Cruise 42
The Perfect Cruise Agent
Qualifications to Look For in an Agent and Agency
Selecting Your Cabin
Discounts and Upgrades
Booking Your Cruise
To Insure, or Not to Insure?
On the Road to the High Sers 62
What to Bring?
How to Pack
Travel Documents
Navigating Air-Sea Transfers
Embarkation at Last!
Your Money
Settling in 86
The Staff and Crew
Tipping Guidelines
What to Do If There Is a Problem
Cruise Etiquette
Cruisin 104
Bon Appetit!
Health and Beauty
The Casino
Activities and Entertainment
Onboard Shopping
Photographers and Photographs
Ports and Shore Excursions 126
Planning Ahead
Shopping!
Sightseeing and Touring
Renting a Car
Playing It Safe While in Port
Here's to Your Health and Well-Being 150
Safety & Security
Medical Care
Preventing Seasickness
Preventing Sunburn
Cruises for Families and Other Special Groups 168
Families
Singles
Gays and Lesbians
Seniors
Honeymooners & Romantics
People with Special Needs
Business Meetings, Clubs, and Larger Groups
When the Party's Over 192
Packing Up
Disembarkation
After Your Cruise
Finding Employment on Cruise Ships
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 27, 2006

    For first-timers and veterans alike!

    I first bought this book about a decade ago when it was first published in the 1990s, when we were still relatively new to cruising. It was an incredibly enlightening and helpful volume then. Now I cruise at least twice a year, and with nearly 20 cruises under my belt, I STILL review it before I go -- it's an amazing resource. I'm now buying the updated edition in anticipation of even more great tips in this version! The Essential Little Cruise Book should be given to cruisers by every travel agent! Jim West's insights as a former cruise director are no-nonsense gems.

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