Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska (Ocean Cruise Guides)

With her crisp writing and in-depth reporting, Anne Vipond has created a
terrific guide book on Alaska. - Cruise Critic

For the past three decades, Alaska By Cruise Ship has been the leading guidebook
for cruisers heading to The Great Land. Veteran cruise writer Anne Vipond, with
years of experience cruising the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, provides an
insider's look at this beautiful coastline. She has taken dozens of cruises and
made several trips to Alaska in her own sailboat, meeting the Alaskans who live
and work in these remote coastal communities. Drawing on authorities at the
Universities of Alaska and British Columbia, Alaska by Cruise Ship is a reliable
reference book for passengers bound for Alaska

Included in Alaska By Cruise Ship:

* Comprehensive information for taking a cruise to Alaska - from Vancouver,
Victoria and Seattle in the south, to Seward, Whittier, Anchorage and Fairbanks
in the north

* Coverage of all base ports and ports of call, with maps showing exactly where
ships dock

* Descriptions, maps and photos all glacier locations

* Over 400 color photos and over 50 color maps

* Two giant pullout maps of Alaska showing the cruise routes

* Matte-stock pages to show in vivid color the photographic beauty of Alaska

* Insider tips on getting around independently, including local transport
options and walking routes

* Tips on understanding and buying native art

* Information on pre- and post-cruise tours to Denali, Kenai and the Canadian
Rockies

* Famous coastal landmarks identified along ship's route

* Special sections on wildlife, native culture and natural phenomena, with
detail on glaciers

* Extensive information on whales and maps showing the best whale-watching
locations

* Native culture section

* History of Alaska

* Detail on shore excursions and land tours

* Recommendations on hiking, with maps showing forest trails

* Biking opportunities in Alaska ports with maps

* Tips on planning and packing

* Ship glossary listing all cruise lines operating in Alaska