The Unofficial Guide? to Cruises 2002 (Unofficial Guides)

The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of all the vital elements of your vacation, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan.

The Unofficial Guide to Cruises.looks beyond the glossy cruise line brochures to rate and rank each cruise line and ship so you can find the one that's right for you. We give the inside scoop on cabins, itineraries, service, dining, entertainment, facilities, and shore excursions, and show you how to get the very best deal when you're ready to book your trip. Includes complete coverage of worldwide cruises, from the Caribbean and Alaska to Europe and Asia.

The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Cruises Can Help You Have the Perfect Cruise:

1. More than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality, plus tips on how to identify the ship that's right for you
2. Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days
3. The inside story on who your fellow passengers will be
4. Proven strategies for making hassle-free air connections
5. Tips on making the most of your time and money once you're on board