Berlitz 2000 Complete Guide to Cruising and

The Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2000 rates over 240 major and minor ships cruising the world's oceans and water-ways. Providing all the advice the first-time or repeat cruiser will ever need, this is the essential guide to choosing the perfect cruise. Book jacket.

Douglas Ward is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on cruising and cruise ships and is president of the Maritime Evaluations Group, an independent international agency that rates cruise ships worldwide. He has been involved in cruising for over 30 years, spending more than 4,300 days at sea on more than 850 cruises. He currently spends more than 10 months each year aboard cruise ships, inspecting and evaluating their facilities.

Stop Press	p. iv
From the Author	p. v
Why Take a Cruise?	p. 1
Where To?	p. 4
The World of Cruising
Your First Cruise: What to Expect	p. 18
Cruising for Frequent Passengers: What's New	p. 20
Cruising: A Backgrounder	p. 24
Choosing Your Ship and Cruise	p. 28
The "Big Eight" Cruise Lines	p. 32
Accommodation	p. 42
Booking Your Cruise	p. 48
Cruise Cuisine	p. 51
Cruising for the Physically Challenged	p. 62
Cruising for Romantics	p. 70
Cruising for Families	p. 75
Before You Go	p. 79
Life Aboard	p. 82
20 Practical Tips for a Good Cruise Experience	p. 96
Entertainment	p. 101
Nautical Notes	p. 105
Alternative Cruises	p. 114
Coastal Cruises	p. 114
River and Barge Cruises	p. 116
Expedition/Nature Cruises	p. 119
Sail-Cruise Ships	p. 123
Freighter Travel	p. 125
Crossings	p. 126
World Cruises and Segments	p. 128
The Cruise Ships and Ratings
How Ships Are Evaluated	p. 134
The Ship Profiles and Ratings	p. 140
Gray Market Ships	p. 502
Appendices
The Cruise Industry: Milestones (1960-1999)	p. 507
Oceangoing Cruise Ships to Debut (2000-2003)	p. 520
Index to Ships' Ratings	p. 522
Cruise Line Addresses	p. 528
Ship and Cruise Line Index	p. 531
Passenger Comment Form	p. 537
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Berlitz 2000 Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships

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