Written by Douglas Ward, internationally celebrated cruise expert and veteran of some 750 cruises, this recognized bible of the cruise industry is a source for descriptions, information, and recommendations for every imaginable type of cruise ship. With more than a quarter of a million copies sold since its first publication in 1986, it is no wonder that the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships is hailed as the definitive cruising guide by the cruising industry and travelers alike.Included Are: -- Reviews of more than 200 ships and cruise lines-- Informative chapters on giant full-service cruise ships and tall ships/windsail and facts on a variety of specialty cruises, including coastal, river/barge, crossings, and ecological-- Fully revised ratings system and ship ratings-- New charts to indicate the best season to cruise in the world's major cruise areas, and what each of the seven major cruise lines -- Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International -- have to offer"Includes simply everything you ever wanted to know about cruise ships". -- Knight Ridder Newspaper"Should be basic reading for the veteran as well as the novice-goer". -- Newhouse News Service"The annual edition of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships is an excellent resource for becoming cruise-knowledgeable", -- Cruise Travel