Cruising Alaska : A Traveller's Guide to Cruising Alaskan Waters and Discovering the Interior

This guide to cruising Alaska contains concise, easy-to-read information on every Alaskan-bound cruise-ship, covering stateroom size, dining arrangments, passenger/crew ratio and all amenities. Included are: cruising itineraries for each vessel with the pros and cons of each route; walking tours for all ports of call with town maps and details of museums and historical tours; and coverage of smaller "explorer" boats which are able to take passengers very close to the glaciers. This popular guide to cruising Alaskan waters and discovering the Interior offers all the details you need to make an educated cruise ship selection. Concise easy-to-read information on every Alaska-bound vessel, including stateroom size, dining arrangements, passenger/crew ratio and amenities. Cruising itinerary for each ship, with the pros and cons of each route candidly revealed by the author. Walking tours of each port of call are provided, along with a useful downtown map and details on local companies who will take you sightseeing or flightseeing and deliver you back to the ship in time for departure. Extensive coverage of the smaller 'Explorer' boats, which are able to get up close to glaciers and wildlife, with contact information so you can plan ahead. Annotation. Under Publishing is proud to offer travelers this collection of unique titles that are not part of any series and often stand alone in their field of coverage. The eclectic selection of topics includes cultural and historical travel, as well as books that are tailored to specific interests, such as fall foliage and nature. All books are written to the high standards you expect from Hunter and provide detailed, up-to-date information. Concise easy-to-read information on every vessel -- stateroom size, dining arrangements, passenger/crew ratio. Itinerary for each ship, with candid comments on the pros & cons of each. Walking tours & maps of ports of call. Extensive coverage of 'Explorer' boats, which get close to glaciers and wildlife There's little doubt that the Alaskan cruise market has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry for several years running.