Your First Cruise Vacation

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Are you thinking of taking your first cruise vacation? If you are then you probably have a lot of questions. I know I did when I took my first cruise vacation. It can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. I'll discuss the good, bad and the ugly when it comes to cruise vacations. The book will provide straight-forward advice from an experienced cruiser. Taking a cruise is overall the best vacation value for your dollar and this book will show you why and provide you valuable tips and insights. It will answer all the common questions that a first-time cruiser might ask. First-Time Cruise Vacation Common Questions Asked How to find the best deal? Should I use a travel agent? Is it worth it to buy travel insurance? How to avoid sea sickness? What is gambling like on a cruise ship? Do I have to book a shore excursion? And more! You are just a click away from finding out all you need to know about your first cruise vacation - and I'm sure it will be the best one ever! Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button to get all the tips and practical advice you need. Bon Voyage and Happy Cruising!

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Two travel agents passionate about cruising share their experience, advice and tips on how to cruise like a pro, see the world and save money in the process. Whether you've never cruised before or you've sailed the seas multiple times, you're sure to find valuable tips to make your next cruise the best cruise. Discover how to choose the right cruise, destinations and shore excursions from the Caribbean and Mediterranean to Alaska. The information in this book could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars. And with the overwhelming number of choices and all the "deals" you hear about, Just Add Water helps cut through the clutter. Welcome Aboard.

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the world of cruises. Get essential advice and tips on everything from finding the right cruise and booking a great deal, to packing and travelling with a family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.

These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

*** New edition updated for 2017 *** Have you just booked your first cruise holiday or planning to have one soon? This must-read book is your key to an enjoyable and stress free cruise holiday! This book is filled with a huge collection of essential cruise tips gathered from personal experiences and interviews with industry insiders - including many never-before-seen tips that will save you time, money, and help you make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime cruise. You will find over 100 tips about:* How you can SAVE money for all parts of your cruise vacation* How to be FIRST IN and not miss out on unique cruise experiences* What to PACK for your cruise holiday* How to make the MOST of your shore excursions* And so much more !For your convenience, I have organised the tips into logical sections that cover all areas of your cruise holiday: * Pre-holiday planning and packing* Pre-departure and embarkation day* On the ship* Ports of call and shore excursions* DisembarkationBon voyage!