{"title":"Insight Guides Cruise Guide","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"insight-guides-cruising-cruise-ships-2025-cruise-guide-with-ebook","title":"Insight Guides Cruising \u0026 Cruise Ships 2025: Cruise Guide with eBook","description":"DESCRIPTION : \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsight Guides Cruising \u0026amp; Cruise Ships 2025\u003c\/b\u003e is written by Douglas Ward, the world's foremost authority on cruising and cruise ships. Designed for cruise enthusiasts, it offers up-to-date information on 368 cruise ships across 408 pages. Packed with expert advice, tailored recommendations, and ship reviews - including scores for ship quality, accommodation, food, service, and overall cruise experience - this edition provides everything travelers need to make informed decisions about cruising, all presented in a user-friendly format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreviously known as \u003ci\u003eBerlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships\u003c\/i\u003e, this updated edition adopts a more streamlined approach. The ship reviews are now more concise, offering key details in a nutshell, allowing readers to quickly grasp the essentials. With larger fonts, vibrant photography, and a more accessible layout, the book has been modernized to better serve today's cruise-goers, while maintaining the trusted insights that have made it the authoritative guide for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is structured into sections that cater to every aspect of the cruise journey:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e: New to cruising? Start with an in-depth look at the basics, the evolution of cruising, and what the future holds for this ever-growing industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose the Right Cruise\u003c\/b\u003e: Get expert guidance on choosing the perfect cruise and destination. This section covers everything from where to cruise, selecting the right ship, and accommodations to understanding ships as destinations in themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypes of Cruising\u003c\/b\u003e: Explore various cruising experiences tailored to different traveler types, including families, solo travelers, seniors, and more. Whether you're interested in themed voyages, expedition cruises, or coastal cruises, this section has it covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cruise Experience\u003c\/b\u003e: Discover what life on board is truly like, with a roundup of the author's 40 most memorable cruise experiences. Dive into details about cuisine, entertainment, spas, wellness facilities, and excursions ashore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cruise Companies\u003c\/b\u003e: Learn about the major cruise lines and smaller, niche operators, helping you find the right company that aligns with your travel preferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Information\u003c\/b\u003e: Essential tips on cruising safety, sustainability, and what to do in case of emergencies are provided to ensure a smooth and safe journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eShip Listings with Ratings\u003c\/b\u003e: Dive into essential profiles and Douglas Ward's ratings of 368 ships, with a section dedicated to how these ships are evaluated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRegarded as the world's top authority on cruising and cruise ships, Douglas Ward has completed over 6,400 days on ships and riverships on more than 1,130 cruises, 160 transatlantic crossings, and countless Panama Canal transits, shipyard visits, ship-naming ceremonies, and maiden voyages. Often described as a maritime Sherlock Holmes, Ward's reviews leave no stone unturned, examining everything from the fluffiness of the towels and the quality of china and silverware, to the welcome aboard and disembarkation process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise For Berlitz Cruise Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'No other annual guide charts the growth of the modern cruise industry the way Douglas Ward's authoritative annual Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships has done' The Business Travel News\u003cbr\u003e'The author is the most feared critic in the business' The Times, London\u003cbr\u003e'Read before cruising' Daily News, New York\u003cbr\u003e'The serious cruise traveler's Bible' Cruisediva.com\u003cbr\u003e'Legendary' USA Today\u003cbr\u003e'Level of detail and rigorous research are unbelievable' BookPleasures.com\u003cbr\u003e'This is the encyclopedia of cruising' The Times-Picayune, New Orleans\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPRODUCT DETAILS : \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eISBN : 9781839054006 \u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eBY (AUTHOR) Ward, Douglas \u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePUBLISHER : APA Publications  \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePUBLICATION DATE : November 01, 2024 \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eIMPRINT : APA Publications \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLANGUAGE : English \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAGE : General \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePRODUCT FORM : Paperback \/ softback \u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    DIMENSION : 250 mm x 176 mm \u003cbr\u003eSERIES : Insight Guides Cruise Guide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCT CATEGORY :\u003cbr\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookazine-hong-kong.myshopify.com\/collections\/Lifestyle-Hobbies-Leisure\"\u003eLifestyle, Hobbies \u0026amp; Leisure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * This is a fixed price item. 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