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!

[Tells] first-time cruisers what to expect at every point in their vacation.

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.

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.

Hello Friends! My name is Katrina Abiasi and I've been an avid cruiser for around the past 5 years. In my opinion, going on a cruise is BY FAR the most fun vacation you can have! However, many people who have never been on a cruise feel nervous and overwhelmed simply because they have never gone on this type of vacation before! They have no idea what they're supposed to do and what it's going to be like. I know the feeling...I felt the exact same way before my first cruise! So I wrote this book to help people who are complete beginners to cruising. This cruising guide will walk you step-by-step through exactly what to expect from the moment you decide you want to go on a cruise, to the moment you walk off the cruise ship after your first fun-filled cruise vacation! What's Inside The Book: How to find the BEST cruise deals on the internet! Contrary to popular belief, there are many cheap cruises available! How to choose whether to take a Caribbean Cruise, Mediterranean Cruise, Alaska Cruise, or a cruise to a different location. What to do once you're on the cruise ships to make sure you have a BLAST! DETAILED and ACCURATE information on everything you need to know about cruising no matter what cruise lines you're using. The information in this book applies to Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Princess Cruises, and every other cruise line. TONS of awesome cruise tips you won't find anywhere else! ...And More! You are just a few seconds away from being one step closer to enjoying your best vacation yet! Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to get started! Cheers! Katrina Abiasi

A travel guidebook for persons interested in taking a cruise vacation.

*** 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!

If you're one of the more than five million people who will go on a cruise vacation this year, you may be wondering how to choose between the many cruise lines, ships, and destinations that are available. You may be looking for a cruise geared towards adults, one where both you and the grandkids can have fun, or a cruise on which singles are catered to as much as couples. The key to great vacation is knowing what you need in one convenient place. Looking for an Alaskan cruise in an intimate, Old World-style ship, or a huge ocean liner that can keep all ages happy during a Caribbean family reunion? Cruise Vacations for Mature Travelers helps you, the traveler, determine what kind of cruise experience fits your personality and then tells you how to find it, describing every cruise line and detailing their fleets, ship by ship, so you can choose the perfect vacation! The book also includes tips on budgeting your trip, as well as the options for booking through travel agents, directly with the company, or online. It even helps you choose the best time to travel and the most comfortable cabins. A cruise vacation is an adventure. Make the most of it with Cruise Vacations for Mature Travelers!