Mediterranean by Cruise Ship

I thought this new edition was very good. It has the info on shore excursions but also provides tips on getting around independently in all the ports. The excellent color photos and maps add greatly to getting a handle on the attractions and focusing on what you what to see. The background on the Mediterranean is also quite helpful. How can you go to this destination without knowing, and wanting to know, the fascinating history of this region.

When we decided we were going on a Mediterranean Cruise we knew exactly what we would need - Anne Vipond's "The Complete Guide to Mediterranean Cruising." Her books are compact, but filled with information needed for a succesful cruise. The book does not go into great detail about the history of the different ports but what it does have is great information on life on a cruiseship, and what to expect at each port such as: docking information, shore excursions, safety, and maps of each port. We used her "Cruising the Panama Canal" a couple years ago and found it indispensable.

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

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...

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.