Synopses & Reviews
From coming ashore to seeing the sights in 18 ports, Fodor's Alaska Ports of Call tells cruise passengers everything they need to know -- written from a cruiser's point of view.
All the essentials for a perfect day in port
Where ships dock or drop anchor
The best restaurants, shops, hiking, and fishing -- all easily reached from the pier
Recommended shore excursions
Top sights for passengers who want to explore on their own
14 pages of maps
Special feature -- a cruise primer
How to choose the right ship
How to pick a travel agent
How to get the best deal on a cruise vacation
Plus cruise itineraries for the 1999 season
Synopsis
Alaska's cruise scene is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. As a result, cruise lines are sending their biggest and best ships to the area and throwing megabucks into advertising and promotion -- to make sure that every cabin is filled. Alaska Ports of Carl is just the book for for anyone motivated to sign up. It covers every ship cruising the Alaskan waters from the tiny to the jumbo. And it's packed with sound recommendations for dining, shopping, nightlife, and sightseeing in Alaska's most popular ports of call.