Product Description

Mediterranean By Cruise Ship, the complete guide to cruising the Mediterranean. Comes with Giant pull-out color map. Covers all itineraries with port maps showing exactly where the cruise ships dock. Includes walking tour information, attractions and getting around detail. Color photographs and maps throughout.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21897 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Review
The guide is well-thought out, well researched and beautifully executed. It's as good a guidebook as I've seen. -- Vancouver Province, April 15, 2007

From the Publisher
Here is an indispensable guide for anyone taking a Mediterranean cruise. Detail at your fingertips on: Ports of Call, Shore Excursions, Archaeological Sites. Art & Architecture, History & Culture, Shopping Tips, Cruise & Land Tour Options.

Mediterranean By Cruise Ship focuses on the ports, islands and places of interest of this fascinating destination from the view of the cruise traveller. Each chapter provides historical background and practical information and includes accurate walking maps showing exactly where ships dock, tips on getting around, concise descriptions of local attractions and beautiful photographs that capture the essence of each locale.

Veteran cruise writer Anne Vipond, author of a series of cruising guides, has created a reliable reference book that helps cruise travellers make the most of their time in port.

Customer Reviews

Excellent guide for the cruise traveler bound for the Med.
There are so many guides available for Europe, but most of them do not address the cruise traveler. Anne Vipond has, finally, written a guide that is relavant to the Mediterranean cruise experience. Forget the voluminous descriptions of hotels and restaurants, for Anne concentrates on the ports of call and the activities available. Want to know where the ship docks in Naples (or any other port)? You'll find an excellent map of the port area along with attractions within walking distance of the port. The historical background sections are useful, and the book is organized in a very understandable manner. Aside from a good cruise agent, this book is a Med-bound cruise traveler's best friend! It is an excellent sequel to Anne's previous title, Alaska by Cruise Ship.

This Book is a First-rate Mediterranean Cruise Guide
It's about time! Cruisers have waited a long time for a well-written destination guide to cruise ports in the Med! Good advice, excellent city maps (including pier locations), and descriptions of the highlight spots to see. Cruising the Med is much more complicated than Alaska or the Caribbean, so it is essential to have a good guide book, coupled with the latest updated information from your cruise agent.... Use this book in conjunction with the shore excursion guide from your cruise line. You'll save the price of this book many times over in the money you save...

Excellent guide, especially for first-timers.
As a travel agency owner, I have been giving these series of guides to my clients for a number of years and have gotten rave reviews...this particular guide is no exception. It contains
much in the way of useful info, especially for first-time cruisers to the Med. It's packed with details of the history of the area, good photos, maps (including a great pull-out map with additional city street maps on the back), travel tips such as currency and shopping info and a pretty comprehensive index. Most travel agents give wine or flowers as gifts; these guides leave a lasting impression and folks are quite appreciative. Highly recommended, even if visiting on a land vacation!

Dennis Hubbs, Owner
D&D Travel
Bloomfield, CT