Cruise Handbook

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the world of cruises. Get essential advice and tips on everything from finding the right cruise and booking a great deal, to packing and travelling with a family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse.

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and traveling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering, and more. Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbook will help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You'll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it's packed with photos and top tips throughout.

The handbook is split into four sections:

Smooth Sailing, which includes:

Why Cruise?

Wide World of Cruising

Where to Cruise When

DIY It!

Cruise Your Way Quiz

Planning your Choice, which includes:

Top Planning Tips

Staying Healthy

Top Packing Tips

Cruise Etiquette

Excursion Low-down

Inspiration, which includes:

Top Ten Affordable Cruise Destinations

Top Ten Beach Cruise Destinations

Top Ten Nature Cruise Destinations

Best Cruises for Family

Top Regions for LGBTQ, Food, and Culture

Choose Your Cruise, which includes:

Round the World Cruises

Alaska Cruises

Arctic Cruises

Caribbean Cruises

European River Cruises

And much, much more

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook publisher, offering expert advice and information on destinations around the globe. With a team of experienced writers, photographers, and editors, Lonely Planet provides comprehensive and up-to-date travel content to help travelers plan their trips and make the most of their experiences.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 206 x 161 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788681032