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Berlitz GuidesThe Berlitz Guide to cruising offers an abundance of reliable and up-to-date information on all areas of life aboard a cruise ship. Read cruise ship overviews and star ratings, find out about onboard amenities, types of accommodation, fine dining, entertainment and spa/fitness facilities. Whether you're seeking a romantic cruise, family cruise or luxury cruise, our online cruise guide covers all the angles, helping you make an informed decision about which cruise to choose. Berlitz Ship ReviewsBerlitz Guide Introduction
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Choosing the Right Ship
What's the difference between large and small ships? Are new ships better than older ones? Should you consider a maiden voyage? Are theme cruises fun?
Choosing the Right Cabin
Does cabin size count? Are suites sweeter than cabins? Is a balcony desirable? What about location?
Life Aboard
This A to Z survey covers the astonishing range of facilities that modern cruise ships offer and tells you how to make the most of them.
Cruise Cuisine
Prime cuts of meat, really fresh fish and seafood, fine caviar, foie gras and vintage champagne - aboard the right ship
That's Entertainment
After food, the most subjective part of any mainstream cruise is the entertainment, which has to be diversified and innovative but never controversial.
Cruising for Romantics
No need to worry about getting to the church on time - you can be married at sea, or get engaged, or have a second honeymoon!
Cruising for Families
Many cruise lines, recognising the needs of parents, have added a whole variety of children's programmes to their daily activities.
Cruising to suit Special Needs
Cruising for the physically challenged offers one of the most hassle-free vacations possible. But it's important to choose the right ship and to prepare in advance.
Cruising in the Lap of Luxury
Of the 75-plus cruise lines operating internationally, only a handful provide the kind of ships and onboard experience that can truly be called 'luxury'.
Cruising's Unstoppable Growth
In 1984 Douglas Ward wrote the first edition of this book to help readers decide which ship and itinerary would suit them best. Twenty-five years later, the book is cruising's standard reference work.
The Best Shore Excursions
Guided tours in ports of call cost extra, but they are often the best way to get a nutshell view of a destination and make the most efficient use of your limited time ashore.
The Ships and their Ratings
Having reviewed 271 cruise ships, Berlitz names the best performers for 2010 and explains why they scored as highly as they did.
Booking and Budgeting
Is it better to book a cruise directly with operator or through a travel agent? And what hidden extras should you look for when calculating costs?
What the Brochures don't always tell you
Berlitz answer frankly the questions about ocean cruising most frequently asked by both those new to this type of vacation and by experienced passengers.
Cruise Destinations
Cruise lines currently visit around 2,000 destinations, from the Caribbean to Antarctica, from the Mediterranean to the Baltic, from Northern Europe to the South Pacific.
Expedition & Nature Cruises
Responsible travel is promoted by specialist cruise companies which focus on respecting the environment and indigenous peoples.
Coastal Cruises
There is year-round coastal cruising along the shores of Norway to the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Sailing Ships
Want to be free as the wind? Think about cruising under sail, with towering masts, the creak of taut ropes and gleaming white sails to power you along.
River Cruising
Whether you want to cruise down the Nile, along the mighty Amazon or the lesser Orinoco, the magnificent Rhine or the 'blue' Danube - there are more than 1,000 river cruise vessels to choose from.
How Ships Change Hands
An unusually high number of well-known ships have been withdrawn from service in the past year. In many cases it is because they didn't comply with new safety regulations.
Freighter Travel
These slow voyages appeal to independent types who don't require constant entertainment, and the accommodation can be surprisingly comfortable.
North Atlantic Crossings
You're facing the world's most unpredictable weather, but there's still something romantic about this classic ocean voyage.
World Cruises
They sound like a great way to see the world without having to pack and unpack constantly. But choose carefully, some cruises spend very little time in ports.
Don't Leave Home Without ...
Cruise ships are well stocked for most people's everyday needs, but there are certain things you need to take with you.
What to Expect
Your first cruise? Here is what you need to know about a typical initial embarkation process.
What to do if ...
Twenty practical tips for a good cruise experience.
How Safe are Cruise Ships?
How likely is an accident at sea? What if there's a fire? Can you fall overboard? How good are the medical facilities aboard?
What's Your Carbon Footprint
Although flying produces an estimated 36 times more carbon dioxide than sea travel, the cruise industry is trying hard to be greener!
Cruising for Solo Passengers
Cruise prices are geared towards couples. Yet more than one in four cruise passengers travels alone or as a single parent. How do they fare?
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