Cruise Guide 2003

The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of all the vital elements of your vacation, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. The Unofficial Guide® to Cruises looks beyond the glossy cruise line brochures to rate and rank each cruise line and ship so you can find the one that's right for you. We give the inside scoop on cabins, itineraries, service, dining, entertainment, facilities, and shore excursions, and show you how to get the very best deal when you're ready to book your trip. Includes complete coverage of worldwide cruises, from the Caribbean and Alaska to Europe and Asia. The Unofficial Guide® to Cruises, 2003 also includes: More than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality, plus tips on how to identify the ship that's right for you Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days The inside story on who your fellow passengers will be Proven strategies for making hassle-free air connections Tips on making the most of your time and money once you're on board

Comprehensive profiles of two dozen cruise lines, a study of cruises by their geographic itineraries, and an insider’s view of cruise sales, marketing, and operations make this the only guide needed for learning how to succeed in the cruise industry. The content has been written in a magazine-style manner, making it easy and fun to read. And the author has applied a number of educational strategies, lending to Cruising’s easy learning manner. Particular attention is placed on key terms and phrases for better comprehension, activities and discussion items reinforce the concepts, and photos, graphics, and sidebars illustrate each chapter’s content. Dozens of leading industry professionals—including several cruise line presidents—have reviewed this material, ensuring that it reflects real-world insights into the business.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" —Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" —The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: More than 100 cruise lines and 500 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality Complete details on cruise lines, ships, and itineraries around the world Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days Everything you need to know to make planning your cruise vacation fun and easy Helpful hints for getting the best cabin—without breaking your bank account

Travelers of all budgets discover how to get more for their cruise dollar. This guide contains hundreds of money-saving tips and coupons worth thousands of dollars. Diagrams of ships are also included.

Welcome aboard! Everyone's discovering that travel by cruise ship can be the most relaxing, romantic, regal way to vacation. Whether you're traveling unattached, as a couple, or on the family plan, The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise will tell you everything you need to know about cruises before you step on deck. This guide answers all your questions, including: -How to choose the right trip package, cruising as expensively or inexpensively as you wish. -Guidelines on cruise etiquette, how many formal nights to expect, and an introduction to the ship's crew and officers. -How to take the best advantage of the ports of call. -How to go through customs, including lists of duty-free items and prohibited and restricted articles. Cruising on the high seas can be a wonderful, fulfilling experience, and The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise guarantees a carefree adventure by giving you in one volume all the information you'll need.

Cruise Operations Management provides a comprehensive and contextualised overview of hospitality services for the cruise industry. As well as providing a background to the cruise industry, it also looks deeper into the management issues providing a practical guide for both students and professionals alike. A user-friendly and practical guide it discusses issues such as: · The history and image of cruising · How to design a cruise and itinerary planning · Roles and responsibilities on a cruise ship · Customer service systems and passenger profiles · Managing food and drink operations onboard · Health, safety and security Cruise Operations Management presents a range of contextualised facts illustrated by a number of case studies that encourage the reader to examine the often complex circumstances that surround problems or events associated to cruise operations. The case studies are contemporary and are constructed from first hand research with a number of international cruise companies providing a real world insight into this industry. Each case study is followed by questions that are intended to illuminate issues and stimulate discussion. The structure of the book is designed so the reader can either build knowledge cumulatively for an in-depth knowledge of managerial practices and procedures onboard a cruise ship, or they can ‘dip in’ and make use of specific material and case studies for use within a more generic hospitality or tourism learning context.

As new ships are launched and cruise lines compete ever more fiercely, passengers can find the choice bewildering. This authoritative book is designed to answer all your questions in detail, whether this is your first cruise or your fiftieth. Book jacket.