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Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska with Giant Pull-out Map (6th Edition)

Description

The new sixth edition of Alaska By Cruise Ship has been completely updated with new attractions and shore excursions for cruisers to this beautiful state.

Over 400 color photographs and dozens of color maps support the narrative describing this exciting cruise. Comes with a large color pull-out map with inside page references and a mile-by-mile locator system showing distances traveled. All base ports and ports of call of an Alaska cruise are included with comprehensive shore excursion information (with port walking maps) and land tour options for each stop. Extensive detail on history, wildlife, native culture and natural phenomena also are included as well as hiking tips and trail locations. A detailed chapter deals with the diverse wildlife and also includes a special full-page map to help you locate and identify the different species of whales.

Covers details of ports from Seattle to Fairbanks and beyond and draws on authorities from the Universities of Alaska and British Columbia.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-06-17
Summary: "Alaska by Cruise Ship"

This book was very informative and helpful. it definitely helps to narrow down the areas to see.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-05-16
Summary: "best book for cruises"

This book is great information for our upcoming cruise to Alaska in June and july. I can't wait to go and use and share with our family that is also going.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-05-01
Summary: "Comprehensive"

This is a great resource, even for those that have already cruised to Alaska before. I have done the inside passage twice but am anxious to go again this summer and I feel more prepared after reading the book.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-05-01
Summary: "good book"

This seems to be a well-written and organized book. It has details on the shore excursions mentioned by our travel agent, so we'll have an easier time deciding which to try.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-03-04
Summary: "good info for the 1st time cruiser to Alaska"

this book has a lot of good information for anyone taking a cruise to Alaska.