Whether sailing the Caribbean or the Mediterranean or exploring the glaciers of Alaska, the canals of France, or the fjords of northern Europe, readers can rely on "Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation," the most detailed and user-friendly guidebook available. Veteran seafarer and luxury-travel expert Steven B. Stern personally inspects nearly three hundred ships every year and rates them in all categories, including: * vital statistics: the layout, physical details, and history of each vessel * on-board attractions: restaurants, shopping, and recreation * travel necessities: concierges, technology, and medical facilities * ports of call: including how to make the most of an eight-hour visit The author's Star Awards help readers evaluate quality and value as they plan their cruise vacations. The numerous photographs, actual shipboard menus, and daily activity programs combined with the annually updated text make this the most comprehensive cruising guide available.
