Cruise books for the first-time cruise traveler or for the experience cruiser. How to make your voyage more enjoyable. Cruise vacations are a rare value. When you consider the incredible opportunities for adventure, luxury features, service, fine cuisine and exotic destinations, you'll realize that cruising allows you to enjoy it all! 
From the unlimited delicacies surrounding you at each turn, to the spectacular entertainment, to the prompt service of cruise representatives who greet you at the airport, ferry your luggage to 
a waiting shuttle and whisk you off to your floating resort, you'll find the complimentary features never-ending. Essential Little Cruise Book; Secrets From A Cruise Director For A Perfect Cruise Vacation Please change the title to: Cruise books - cruise books by all of the leading authors including the Essential Little Cruise Book; Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation

Frommer's 2002 Caribbean Cruises and Ports of Call
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Paperback - 621 pages 1 edition (September 2001)  It covers every ship that sails the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Panama Canal, as well as what to see in ports of embarkation (such as Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, and Fort Lauderdale) and ports of call from Antigua to St. John. Equally as important, the organizational devices are superb, making it easy to sort through the potentially overwhelming options. It covers when to go, where to go, and choosing the right ship whether you're single and looking to meet someone, a family with children to consider, a pair of honeymooners, or a couple celebrating your 50th anniversary. There's also a useful chapter on getting a good price and a chapter on cruise logistics that can spare you some unpleasant surprises.

Berlitz 2002 Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships
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Paperback - 663 pages (September 2001)
Great details on all ships, ports, relevant info. The major bulk of the book (around 70%) is devoted to very detailed descriptions, reviews and ratings for over 240 cruise ships, ranging from the small and modest.

The Travel Detective: How to get the best service & best deals from airlines,hotels,cruise ships, and car rental agencies
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Paperback - 288 pages 1 edition (April 2001)
The good news, according to travel writer Peter Greenberg, is that Americans are traveling more than ever before. The bad news is that we hate the process--the delayed flights, lost suitcases, overhyped cruises, and overpriced hotel rooms. We are a nation of unhappy but addicted travelers, doomed by our own inadequate travel planning and geographical ignorance. Never fear, though, the original savvy traveler has written the guide to end all guides on how to get to your destination and have a good time, too, by beating the airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and rental car agencies at their own games, playing by their own rules.

Unofficial Guide to Cruises 2002
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Paperback - 684 pages 2001 Ed edition (September 2001)
This book pulls no punches as it reports on the nitty-gritty details of more than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships, ranking each for value and quality. The authors reveal industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fares, share helpful hints for getting the cabin you want most at a price you can afford, and give strategies for booking hassle-free air connections, making the most of your time and money on board, and figuring out who your fellow passengers will be. 

The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Cruise Vacations
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Paperback - 446 pages (August 1999)
This book gives you tips on matching your interests to the best ship and itinerary, tips on getting the best deal, and tips on which lines offer the best food, entertainment, and children's programs-and more. We also tell you all about the shipboard experience, from casino game rules to tipping etiquette, and let you in on the best experiences at all the ports in the Caribbean and Alaska. We even give recipes so you can make your favorite cruise drinks when you get home! It's all here: facts, figures, photos, and fun.

Caribbean Ports of Call : Eastern and Southern Regions : From Puerto Rico to Aruba Including the Panama Canal   
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Paperback - 353 pages 3rd edition (October 2001)
If you're going to cruise the Caribbean, you need a guidebook focusing on the ports of call, not weighing you down with options you won't have time to explore. Kay Showker's guide gives cruise selection advice, provides information on 22 Caribbean cruise lines and 105 ships, then delves into the eastern and southern Caribbean Islands, from Puerto Rico to the San Blas Islands off Panama. For each of the 30 islands, Showker gives "Fast Facts" of population, size, government, currency, language, holidays, and telephone codes. She profiles island transportation, shore excursions, walking and driving tours, shopping, snorkeling, and dining options, nightlife, sports, & highlights--in short, all you'll need to know. 

Cruise Control
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Paperback - 128 pages 1 edition (December 1, 1999)
CRUISE CONTROL is the book to help you take command of your cruise vacations. World-class cruiser and best-selling author Pam Kane explains everything from shipboard dress codes to computer codes in the casinos' slot machines. After years of cruising and dispensing essential cruise advice both on the Internet and in PORTHOLE and other magazines, Kane has pulled it all together in one place. Subject matter includes: What to pack and how to pack it wrinkle-free; the secret of The Giant Tote Bag; Avoiding - and treating - mal de mer; Essential Tips on Tipping; Keeping your cabin shipshape; Un-sticking sticky situations; Guerrilla shopping; Freelancing Freedom in port; Scoring shore excursions; wining, dining, and simply enjoying.

100 Best Cruise Vacations
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Paperback - 272 pages 1 edition (October 2001)
Each cruise profile includes details of the cruise experience from onboard atmosphere to itinerary; port information including what to see and do when ashore; full description of the ship, cabins, amenities, dining, entertainment, and activities; fare ratings and listings of what's included and what's not; information about onboard cultural learning or special-interest programs, such as music, art, natural history, and watersports as well as typical passenger age ranges and nationalities.