Frommer s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 14th Edition by Fran Wenograd Golden, Gene Sloan ISBN 111804598X 9781118045985

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ISBN 10: 111804598X 
ISBN 13: 9781118045985
Author:  Fran Wenograd Golden, Gene Sloan

“Frommer’s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call, 14th Edition” by Fran Wenograd Golden (often co-authored with Gene Sloan) was published by Frommer’s (Wiley) in November 2011 or February 2012.

As a travel guide, it won’t have a traditional academic table of contents with chapters like a textbook. Instead, it’s structured to help travelers plan, execute, and enjoy an Alaska cruise vacation. It’s known for its opinionated and practical advice.

Frommer s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 14th Table of contents:

I. The Best of Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call

• The Best Cruise Experiences: Highlights of the top cruise activities and sights.
• The Best Ways to See Alaska: Overview of different cruise styles and land extensions.
• The Best Shore Excursions: Top recommendations for activities in port.
• The Best Wildlife Viewing: Where and how to spot Alaska’s iconic animals.
• The Best Glaciers: A guide to seeing the most impressive ice formations.
• The Best of Alaska’s History & Culture: Key historical sites and cultural experiences.
• The Best Dining Experiences: Food recommendations on and off the ship.
• The Best Shopping: What to buy and where to find it.
• The Best Family Experiences: Kid-friendly activities and cruises.

II. Planning Your Cruise Vacation

• Choosing Your Ideal Cruise:
  • When to Go: Alaska cruise season, weather, and best times for specific activities.
  • Inside Passage vs. Gulf of Alaska: Deciding on the itinerary.
  • Big Ship vs. Small Ship: Pros and cons of different vessel sizes.
  • Cruisetours: Combining a cruise with a land tour (e.g., Denali, Yukon).
  • Shore Excursions: What to expect, how to book, and tips for making the most of them.
  • Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Cruise.
• Booking Your Cruise:
  • Finding the Best Deals: Strategies for saving money.
  • Using a Travel Agent vs. Booking Online.
  • Understanding Fares and What’s Included.
  • Cruise Insurance.
• The Cruise Experience:
  • Packing for Your Cruise.
  • Money Matters (onboard expenses, port currency).
  • Getting to the Ship & Checking In.
  • Life Onboard: Dining, activities, services, amenities.
  • Safety at Sea.
  • Keeping in Touch with the Outside World (Internet, phone).
  • Tipping Guidelines.
  • Disembarkation.

III. The Cruise Lines

• Part 1: The Big Ships: Detailed reviews and profiles of major cruise lines sailing to Alaska (e.g., Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line).
• Part 2: The Small Ships & Expedition Cruises: Reviews of smaller, often more intimate and expedition-focused lines (e.g., Alaskan Dream Cruises, Lindblad Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures, etc.).

IV. The Ports of Embarkation

• Vancouver, British Columbia: Essential information for embarkation, attractions, getting around.
• Seattle, Washington: Essential information for embarkation, attractions, getting around.
• Anchorage, Alaska (for cruisetours/land portions): Logistics and attractions.
• Seward, Alaska (for cruisetours/land portions): Logistics and attractions.
• Whittier, Alaska (for cruisetours/land portions): Logistics and attractions.

V. The Ports of Call & Wilderness Areas

• Ports Along the Inside Passage:
  • Ketchikan
  • Sitka
  • Juneau (Alaska’s capital)
  • Skagway
  • Haines
  • Icy Strait Point
  • Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (cruising)
  • Tracy Arm Fjord & Endicott Arm (cruising)
  • Misty Fjords National Monument (cruising)
  • Victoria, British Columbia (often included on round-trip cruises)
  • Prince Rupert, British Columbia
• Ports & Wilderness Areas Along the Gulf Route:
  • Hubbard Glacier (cruising)
  • College Fjord (cruising)
  • Prince William Sound (cruising)
  • Valdez
  • Seward
  • Kodiak

VI. Cruisetours & Land Extensions

• Denali National Park & Preserve: Detailed coverage for pre- or post-cruise land tours.
• Fairbanks
• The Yukon Territory (Canada): Including Dawson City and Whitehorse.
• Other Alaska Destinations (if applicable): Lesser-known areas accessible by land tour.

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