Cruise Vacations For Dummies^® 2006

by Heidi Sarna; Matt Hannafin

• ISBN13: 9780764598302
• ISBN10: 0764598309
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Travel smart at www.dummies.com Ride the waves the fun and easy way(r) Choose relaxation or adventure, a luxury liner or rustic schooner, an exotic port or a popular vacation spot. Whatever floats your boat, you'll find the perfect cruise for you in this friendly guide that clues you in on cruise lines, destinations, shore attractions, and more. Bon voyage! Discover * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip * The best cruise ships for every budget * Handy Post-it(r) Flags to mark your favorite pages

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: Choosing Cruising: The Best of the Best.

Chapter 2: Is a Cruise for Youse? The Whats, Wheres, and Whys.

Chapter 3: Choosing Your Ideal Cruise.

Part II: Planning Your Cruise.

Chapter 4: Booking and Money Matters.

Chapter 5: Ticking Off Your Pre-Cruise Checklist.

Chapter 6: Embarkation Day.

Part III: All Aboard: The Cruise Experience.

Chapter 7: Wining and Dining.

Chapter 8: Filling Your Days: Onboard Activities and Entertainment.

Chapter 9: Catering to the Kids: Activities for Children and Teens.

Part IV: Ship Shapes: The Cruise Lines and Their Ships.

Chapter 10: Vetting Your Vessel: The How-to of Comparative Cruise Shopping.

Chapter 11: Mainstream Ships.

Chapter 12: Luxury Ships.

Chapter 13: Small and Sailing Ships.

Part V: Calling All Ports: Where to Go and Why.

Chapter 14: Preparing for Ports of Call.

Chapter 15: Landing in the Caribbean.

Chapter 16: Doing Alaska in Style.

Chapter 17: Meandering in the Mediterranean.1

Chapter 18: Exploring Other Destinations.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Things to Do When Your Cruise Ends.

Chapter 20: Matt and Heidi’s Ten Favorite Cruise Experiences.

Appendix: Quick Concierge.

Index.