Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska (Ocean Cruise Guides)

"With her crisp writing and in-depth reporting, Anne Vipond has created aterrific guide book on Alaska." - Cruise Critic For the past three decades, Alaska By Cruise Ship has been the leading guidebookfor cruisers heading to The Great Land. Veteran cruise writer Anne Vipond, withyears of experience cruising the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, provides aninsider's look at this beautiful coastline. She has taken dozens of cruises andmade several trips to Alaska in her own sailboat, meeting the Alaskans who liveand work in these remote coastal communities. Drawing on authorities at theUniversities of Alaska and British Columbia, Alaska by Cruise Ship is a reliablereference book for passengers bound for Alaska Included in Alaska By Cruise Ship: * Comprehensive information for taking a cruise to Alaska - from Vancouver,Victoria and Seattle in the south, to Seward, Whittier, Anchorage and Fairbanksin the north * Coverage of all base ports and ports of call, with maps showing exactly whereships dock * Descriptions, maps and photos all glacier locations * Over 400 color photos and over 50 color maps * Two giant pullout maps of Alaska showing the cruise routes * Matte-stock pages to show in vivid color the photographic beauty of Alaska * Insider tips on getting around independently, including local transportoptions and walking routes * Tips on understanding and buying native art * Information on pre- and post-cruise tours to Denali, Kenai and the CanadianRockies * Famous coastal landmarks identified along ship's route * Special sections on wildlife, native culture and natural phenomena, withdetail on glaciers * Extensive information on whales and maps showing the best whale-watchinglocations * Native culture section * History of Alaska * Detail on shore excursions and land tours * Recommendations on hiking, with maps showing forest trails * Biking opportunities in Alaska ports with maps * Tips on planning and packing * Ship glossary listing all cruise lines operating in Alaska Read more