Your first cruise : a complete guide to planning and attaining the perfect cruise vacation by Chatfield, T. Brian, 1984- instant download

Your first cruise : a complete guide to planning and attaining the perfect cruise vacation by Chatfield, T. Brian, 1984- instant download

1 online resource (332 pages) :, [Tells] first-time cruisers what to expect at every point in their vacation, Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-326) and index, Print version record, Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Section 1; What You Need to Know About Taking Your First Cruise; Chapter 1: The Cruise Industry: A Brief History; The First Cruises; The Evolution of the Cruise in the 20th Century; Resurgence After War; The Modern Cruise Is Born; The Cruise Industry Today; The Cruise Industry and You; Chapter 2: Ten Reasons to Choose a Cruise; The Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Cruise; Prioritizing for Your Cruise; Chapter 3: It Is in the Details: What to Expect Before You Book; Advantages of Choosing a Cruise; Disadvantages of a Cruise; Weighing the Options, The Basics of On-board LifeCell Phone and Internet Usage On-board; Activities on a Cruise; Rain or Shine; The Nitty Gritty; Passports and Possible Visas; How to Get a Passport; What to Remember; Medical Documents and Supplies; Being Ready to Leave Home for Days; Common Cruising Myths; Balancing Myth Against Fact; Chapter 4: Choosing Your Ideal Cruise; Themed Cruises; Singles Cruises; Seniors Cruises; Romantic Cruises; Family Cruises; Disability Cruises; Gay and Lesbian Cruises; Freighter Cruises; Special Event Cruises; Reunions and Family Cruises; Getting Married on a Cruise, Different Styles of CruisesChoosing Your Destination; Chapter 5: Big Decisions: Selecting Your Cruise; The Best Time to Take a Cruise; So Many Ships, So Little Time; Size Matters as Much as Circumstance; The Cruise Lines; Quick Comparison; Cruise Packages; Excursions; Avoiding Cruise Scams; Steps to Take in Protecting a Travel Investment; Chapter 6: Booking a Cruise; The Cost of a Cruise; The Cruise Budget; The Budget Cruise -- How to Pay Less for a Cruise Booking; What to Look For to Keep a Budget Down; How to Book; Who Needs Insurance?; How to Book -- A Cruise Booking Outline, Making a Time LineChapter 7: What to Bring:…