Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2002

by Jerry Brown and Fran Wenograd Golden

Cruising is the perfect way to see America's last frontier--wildlife and wilderness abound along the state's breathtaking coastline, and are easily seen from the comfort of a deck chair or observation lounge. Thoroughly updated every year (unlike the rest of the competition), Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call is a compact guide that's on top of all the latest developments and offerings in the rapidly changing cruise industry. Our authors, both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764565575
• ISBN13: 9780764565571
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Concise and informative

I bought several books before my Alaska cruise, and this was by far my favorite. It presents all the necessary information about the different cruise lines, ships, routes, and ports of call in an organized fashion without wasting space on glossy photos and rambling chatter. It was very easy to open the book right to the information I wanted. I don't mean to imply that the book is dry, however; the authors do express opinions and the whole thing is a pleasant read. There are nice sections with information about cruising and about the history of the area. This guide does not go into great detail about the larger cities, like Vancouver, but it gives a good overview while still being small and light enough to easily carry on your trip.

Great resource

Wow, this is a great book! My wife and I are planning a trip and this book has been worth every penny we spent. It gives you tremendous insight into the various cruise lines, what to expect, do's and don'ts, excursion planning etc.If you're spending the money to go on an Alaskan cruise, buy this book, it will help you pick the right one for you.