| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| How to Choose a Cruise | p. 1 |
| The List Price and the Real Price | p. 2 |
| Do You Need to Use a Travel Agent? | p. 3 |
| Tricks to Getting the Best Rate | p. 4 |
| Single Cruisers | p. 9 |
| Comparing the Cost of a Cruise with Another Vacation | p. 9 |
| Cruisers' Frequently Asked Questions | p. 10 |
| How Big Is BIG? | p. 16 |
| An Econoguide to Small, Medium, Large, and Gargantuan | p. 17 |
| Is Bigger Better? | p. 19 |
| Is a New Ship Better than an Old Classic? | p. 20 |
| Where in the World Do You Want to Go? | p. 22 |
| Oceans Away: International Affairs | p. 23 |
| Ports of Embarkation and Ports of Call | p. 27 |
| The Caribbean | p. 27 |
| Bermuda | p. 33 |
| Cuba | p. 34 |
| Alaska | p. 34 |
| Hawaii | p. 36 |
| East Coast | p. 37 |
| Florida and the Gulf of Mexico | p. 38 |
| Mexican Riviera and Central America | p. 40 |
| Panama Canal | p. 42 |
| Europe and the Mediterranean | p. 42 |
| Repositioning Cruises | p. 43 |
| How to Buy a Cruise | p. 44 |
| How to Choose a Travel Agent | p. 45 |
| Internet and Discount Travel Agents | p. 46 |
| Understanding Cancellation Policies | p. 48 |
| Trip Cancellation Insurance | p. 48 |
| Accident and Sickness Insurance | p. 50 |
| Cruise Line Bankruptcies | p. 51 |
| How to Pay for Your Cruise Vacation | p. 51 |
| Your Home on the Water | p. 54 |
| Choosing a Cabin | p. 55 |
| Where on the Ship? | p. 57 |
| Expenses On Board the Ship | p. 62 |
| Alcoholic Drinks and Soda | p. 62 |
| Alternative Restaurants | p. 63 |
| Shore Excursions | p. 64 |
| Telephone Service | p. 68 |
| Internet Cafes | p. 69 |
| Ship's Photographer | p. 70 |
| Gift Shops | p. 71 |
| Art Auctions and Galleries | p. 71 |
| Health Spa and Beauty Salon | p. 72 |
| Sports Afloat | p. 73 |
| Babysitting and Kids' Activities | p. 73 |
| Gratuities | p. 74 |
| Port Charges | p. 75 |
| Floating Craps Games and Slot Machines | p. 75 |
| A Cashless Society | p. 79 |
| Safety at Sea | p. 81 |
| Accidents at Sea | p. 82 |
| Hurricanes and Bad Weather | p. 83 |
| Doctors On Board | p. 84 |
| Travelers with Medical Conditions | p. 85 |
| Seasickness | p. 87 |
| Epidemics On Board | p. 88 |
| Crime On Board | p. 89 |
| Shore Excursions | p. 90 |
| Modern Safety: After the Titanic | p. 91 |
| Dining on the High Seas | p. 93 |
| Eat Until You Drop | p. 93 |
| Dinner Seatings | p. 94 |
| Cruise Cuisine | p. 96 |
| A Sensible Dining Strategy | p. 98 |
| Get Me to the Port on Time | p. 99 |
| The Advantages of Booking a Package | p. 99 |
| Why You Might Make Your Own Arrangements | p. 100 |
| Arriving Early | p. 101 |
| Getting from the Airport to the Ship | p. 101 |
| Airline Travel | p. 102 |
| Should You Drive? | p. 109 |
| Before You Set Sail | p. 111 |
| Fashion Tips | p. 112 |
| Paperwork and Passports | p. 113 |
| Medical Needs and Personal Supplies | p. 114 |
| Cameras | p. 115 |
| Arriving at the Pier | p. 117 |
| Boarding the Ship | p. 117 |
| Immigration and Customs Information | p. 118 |
| Lifeboat Drills | p. 122 |
| Cruise Diaries | p. 123 |
| Crystal Symphony: Up the Amazon River with a Crystal Paddle | p. 123 |
| Silversea: Way Beyond Zero | p. 128 |
| The Cruise-Freighter Aranui 3 in the Marquesas | p. 132 |
| Crown Princess: When More Is Less | p. 139 |
| Grande Caribe: It's All about the Journey | p. 143 |
| RiverBarge River Explorer: A Strange Brew | p. 147 |
| MS Amsterdam: Blue Glaciers Outside and Delft Blue Within | p. 151 |
| Restaurant Row: Freestyling on the Norwegian Dawn | p. 156 |
| Night Moves: Regent Seven Seas Navigator | p. 161 |
| Windstar Wind Surf: Sailing into History | p. 166 |
| Disney Magic: The Kids Are All Right | p. 174 |
| Celebrity Millennium: High-Tech on the High Seas | p. 178 |
| On the Route of the Gold Rushers | p. 182 |
| Sea Cloud: A Classic at Sea | p. 186 |
| Crossing the Pond on Holland America's Maasdam | p. 191 |
| Econoguide Cruise Ship Ratings | p. 194 |
| Econoguide Cruise Classifications | p. 195 |
| Who Owns Whom? | p. 196 |
| Econoguide Cruise Ratings | p. 197 |
| Econoguide's Best Cruise Lines | p. 199 |
| Carnival Cruise Lines | p. 199 |
| Celebrity Cruises | p. 218 |
| Costa Cruise Lines | p. 228 |
| Cunard Line | p. 239 |
| Disney Cruise Line | p. 249 |
| Holland America Line | p. 258 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | p. 271 |
| Princess Cruises | p. 289 |
| Royal Caribbean International | p. 305 |
| Econoguide's Best Luxury Cruise Lines | p. 324 |
| Crystal Cruises | p. 324 |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | p. 330 |
| Seabourn Cruise Line | p. 336 |
| Silversea Cruises | p. 340 |
| Other Cruise Lines | p. 348 |
| Discovery World Cruises | p. 348 |
| Imperial Majesty Cruise Line | p. 350 |
| MSC Cruises | p. 352 |
| Oceania Cruises | p. 360 |
| Adventure Cruise Lines | p. 363 |
| American Canadian Caribbean Line | p. 363 |
| American Cruise Lines | p. 368 |
| Clipper Cruise Line | p. 371 |
| Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime | p. 374 |
| Cruise North Expeditions | p. 376 |
| Cruise West | p. 378 |
| Lindblad Special Expeditions | p. 388 |
| Majestic America Line (Delta Queen, American West) | p. 394 |
| RiverBarge Excursion Lines | p. 402 |
| Sailing Vessels | p. 405 |
| Sea Cloud Cruises | p. 405 |
| Star Clippers | p. 408 |
| Windjammer Barefoot Cruises | p. 412 |
| Windstar Cruises | p. 418 |
| A History of Cruising | p. 424 |
| The Atlantic Ferry | p. 424 |
| The Early Cunard Liners | p. 425 |
| The Titanic and the Great War | p. 425 |
| The True Tale of the Titanic | p. 426 |
| The Last Hurrah of the Liners | p. 427 |
| Glossary of Cruising | p. 428 |
| Cruise Lines in This Book | p. 432 |
| Other Cruise Lines and Packagers | p. 433 |
| Index | p. 434 |
| About the Author | p. 440 |
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