Cruise Vacations for Dummies 2004 Book

Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Cruising.
Chapter 2: Finding Your Ideal Cruise.
Chapter 3: Planning Your Budget.
Part II: Ship Shapes: Cruise Lines and Cruise Ships.
Chapter 4: Setting Your Sights on a Ship: Comparing Cruises.
Chapter 5: Mainstream Ships.
Chapter 6: Luxury Ships.
Chapter 7: Alternative and Sailing Ships.
Part III: Ironing Out the Details: Planning Your Cruise.
Chapter 8: Making Your Reservations.
Chapter 9: Arranging Your Passport, Packing, Money, and More.
Part IV: All Aboard: The Cruise Experience.
Chapter 10: Getting to Your Port of Embarkation and Boarding Ship.
Chapter 11: Wining and Dining.
Chapter 12: Heading into Activities.
Chapter 13: Gambling at Sea.
Chapter 14: Pampering and Pumping: Spa and Fitness Facilities.
Chapter 15: Shopping on the High Seas.
Chapter 16: Catering to the Kids: Activities for Children and Teens.
Part V: Landing at the Ports of Call.
Chapter 17: Seeing the Sights: Your Ports of Call.
Chapter 18: Landing in the Caribbean.
Chapter 19: Arriving in Alaska.
Chapter 20: Meandering in the Mediterranean.
Chapter 21: Exploring Other Destinations.
Part VI: Disembarking: The End of the Cruise.
Chapter 22: Taking Care of Those Final Details.
Chapter 23: Coming Home: Customs, Regulations, and Taxes.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Nine Classic Cruise Experiences.
Chapter 25: Eight Ways to Enhance Romance.
Appendix: Quick Concierge.
Worksheets.
Index.