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Index
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Top Ten Things to Do Aboard Your Family’s Cruise Ship
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Choose to Cruise!
Why Choose a Cruise?
Top Family Cruises
Top Ships for Teens
Cruising with Infants
Cruising with Grandchildren
Family Reunion Cruises
Budget-Conscious Cruises
Budget-Busting World Tours
Cruising Seasons: When to Go Where
CHAPTER 2 Cruise Costs
How Cruises Are Priced
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Cunard Line
Disney Cruise Line
Holland America Lines
MSC Cruises
Princess Cruises
Radisson Seven Seas
Royal Caribbean
Seabourn Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises
Swan Hellenic
CHAPTER 3 Beyond the Basics
Cruise-Airline Packages
Cruise-Land Packages
Excursions Ashore
Incidentals
Cruise Insurance
Discounts
Payment Options
CHAPTER 4 Choosing the Ship That’s Right for You
Ship Tours
Ocean Liners
Mid-Range Vessels
Smaller, More Personalized Ships
Special Accommodations
CHAPTER 5 Preparing for Your Cruise
Planning Your Itinerary
Using a Travel Agent
The Internet: Be Your Own Travel Agent
When to Book
Preboarding Details
Obtaining Vaccinations for Exotic Ports-of-Call
Notifying Your Cruise Line about Dietary Requirements
Notifying Your Cruise Line about Medical Needs
CHAPTER 6 Packing Up and Heading Out
Things to Buy
What to Pack
Preparing to Leave Your Home for 4, 7, 14, or 28 Days
Don’t Miss the Boat!
Embarkation Procedures
If You Miss the Boat
CHAPTER 7 Classic Caribbean
The Caribbean: An Overview
Best Caribbean Excursions
Eastern Caribbean
CHAPTER 8 Western Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Bahamas, and Bermuda
Western Caribbean
Virgin Islands
The Bahamas
Bermuda
CHAPTER 9 Western Mediterranean
Portugal
Spain
France
Monaco
Italy
CHAPTER 10 Eastern Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Croatia
Greece
Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
CHAPTER 11 Alaska, the Panama Canal, and Costa Rica
Alaska
Panama Canal: Gateway to Central America
Panama
Costa Rica
CHAPTER 12 The Rest of the Americas
Hawaiian Islands
Canada and New England
Mississippi River
U.S./Eastern Seaboard
Pacific Northwest
Mexico
South America
Galapagos Islands
CHAPTER 13 Africa, Asia, and The Far East
Africa
Asia
Far East/Orient
Japan
China
CHAPTER 14 Exotic Itineraries
Transatlantic Cruises
South Pacific
Indian Ocean
Transpacific Cruises
Antarctica
World Cruises
CHAPTER 15 Aboard Your Ship
First Things First
Finding Your Cabin
Unpacking Everything
Lifeboat Drill
Ship Tours and Orientations
Receptions
Meeting the Officers
CHAPTER 16 The Food!
Dining Options
Dress Codes
Snacks
Afternoon Tea
Special Dietary Requests
CHAPTER 17 Onboard Facilities and Services
From the Fun to the Functional
Medical Facilities
Ship Services
Classes and Lectures
CHAPTER 18 Programs for Children
Age Requirements
Cruise Line Specifics
Babysitting Services
Nannies
Playrooms
CHAPTER 19 Excursions and Shopping at Sea
Guided Tours
Exploring on Your Own
What to Take Ashore
Shopping
Dining
Shipboard Stores
CHAPTER 20 Going Home and Going Again
Packing
Cruise Surveys: Rating Your Experience
Discounts for Booking Aboard
Frequent Travelers’ Clubs
Payment Options
Gratuities
Disembarkation Procedures
Transfers to Airports and Trains
APPENDIX A Useful Numbers and Web Sites
Major Cruising Companies
Other Cruising Companies
General Cruising Web Sites
Helpful Travel Sites
APPENDIX B Additional Reading
General Cruise Information
Destination Information
General Travel Information
APPENDIX C Activity Schedule
INDEX
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