Ocean Cruising Cruise Ships03

This cruise guide contains more ships, more comparative charts and analytical data than any other guide. Since the 1980s it has established itself as the definitive reference work for both novice and veteran passengers and has become the bible for the cruise and travel industry. In contrast to other guides, it takes a global rather than a regional approach. The 2003 edition of this definitive cruise guide has been completely re-designed and now includes a 64 page full-colour section really bringing the cruise experience to life. 10 colour maps have also been added. New colour-coded bars and tinted information boxes throughout make the book more user-friendly. Fully updated with detailed descriptions and ratings for more than 260 ships, highlighting what to look for in a ship and on a cruise. Includes easy-to-use charts on important details such as cuisine and cabin amenities. The author Douglas Ward, is one of the world's most prominent experts on cruising and cruise ships and has spent over 4,500 days at sea, aboard more than 800 cruises. He is strictly objective and widely respected throughout the cruise industry.