Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call

By Frommer's and Fran Wenograd Golden

Everything You Need to Plan the Cruise That's Right for You Complete, user-friendly ratings for every line and ship: Frommer's Cruise Line Ratings Sample poor fair good excellent outstanding Enjoyment Factor x Dining x Activities x Children's Program x Entertainment x Service x Overall Value x Advice on how to choose your ship and itinerary Candid, critical reviews of 31 American and European cruise lines and 82 ships--with itineraries, rates, passenger profiles, and descriptions of cabins, crews, cuisine, activities and entertainment, children's programs, pools and spas, fitness facilities, and more Tips on booking river and canal cruises, both on piloted ships and self-skippered barges How to find the best deals and how to choose your cabin, plus expert advice on getting the most for your money Tips on booking your air travel to and from Europe The lowdown on 45 European ports of call, with the best historical sites, museums, shopping, beaches and parks, and gambling--plus tour info and other local advice Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028634896
• ISBN13: 9780028634890
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great tips and evaluation of different cruise lines

This guide was a terrific help in confirming our thoughts for excursions. Had used the Frommer's guide for the Caribbean ports of call and loved it. This is just as helpful. Super ideas for things to do on your own, where to eat, what to buy. I especially liked the comparison charts for alternative cruise lines in categories like dining, activities, service, etc. This guide is worth the money.

Perusing European Cruising

I must say, this is one of the most comprehensive European cruising guides I have ever seen. Floating your boat, so to speak, is in my opinion, the very best way to travel. Why? Because you always have a lush entertaining "home" to return to at the end of each exotic port.Frommer's gives us an elaborately planned book with maps, cabin layouts, colorful photography , and a seemingly endless wave of useful information.Just some of the material covered: Part 1) getting married at sea, best ships for families, most romantic ships, best ports, watching out for scams, shipboard gyms and spas, and important money matters.Part 2) The cruise lines and their ships, cruise line ratings at a glance, how to compare prices, and almost every line is then reviewed in depth. Including my favorite, Cunard.Part 3) The Ports of Call! We're not in Kansas anymore!--a glorious comparison section of fabulous places I have been and others I yearn to see: The steep donkey rides up Santorini, Greece, The windmills and wild (human) life in Mykonos, to The French Riviera & Monte Carlo and more.So, get your bags packed, and be an experienced cruiser with Frommers, even if it is your virginal maritime thrill!A book to thumb and "ahhhh" through-over & over again.Thanks for your interest & comments--CDS