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Holland America Line, 170 Alaska, 615–639. See also AARP, 47 Lindblad Expeditions, 354 specific destinations Acadia National Park (Maine), Maine Windjammer Associa- brief description of, 21–22 682–684 tion, 358–359 shopping, 17 Acapulco (Mexico), 642–645 Majestic America Line, Alaska Native Heritage Center Access America, 61 367–368 (Anchorage), 413–414 Accessible Journeys, 39 MSC Cruises, 192–193 Alaska Raptor Center Accommodations. See also , (Sitka), 635 Cabins 199–200 Alaska SeaLife Center Anchorage, 415 Oceania Cruises, 222 (Seward), 414 Baltimore, 420 , 228–229 Alcatraz Island (San Francisco), booking pre-and post-cruise Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 507 hotel stays, 59 296–297 All Cruise Travel, 52 Boston, 424–425 Royal , 251 Alto Vista Chapel (), 536 Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach Seabourn, 305–306 American Canadian Caribbean area (Florida), 432–433 SeaDream Yacht Club, Line (ACCL), 15, 328–334 Charleston, 437–438 313–314 brief review of, 96–97 Fort Lauderdale, 441 Silversea Cruises, 320 American Cruise Lines, Galveston, 445 Star Clippers, 382–383 334–335 Los Angeles, 452–453 typical, 79–82 American Safari Cruises, Miami, 458–459 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, 15, 335–339 Montréal, 463–464 391–392 brief review of, 96–97 New Orleans, 468–469 , 403 relaxed experience, 11 New York City, 478–479 Acupuncture at Sea program Americans with Disabilities Norfolk, 484 (Celebrity Cruises), 135 Act, 37 Philadelphia, 490–491 Add-ons, 25 American Visionary Art Québec City, 496 Adventure and fitness options Museum (Baltimore), 419 San Diego, 503 American Canadian Amsterdam, 38 San Francisco, 509–510 Caribbean Line, 334 Anchorage (Alaska), 411–416 Seattle, 514 American Safari Cruises, 339 Anchorage Museum of History Tampa, 519 Cruise West, 345, and Art, 413 Vancouver, 523 346, 348, 350 Annandale Falls (), 574 Active cruises, 35–36 Lindblad Expeditions, 356 Anniversary couples, cruises Active shore excursions, 36 Majestic America Line, for, 34 Activities, onboard 371, 374 Antigua, 531–534 American Canadian Star Clippers, 386, 388 Aquarium of the Pacific Caribbean Line,COPYRIGHTED 331–332 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, MATERIAL(Long Beach), 451 American Safari Cruises, 337 396, 399 Arawak Cay, 540 Carnival Cruise Lines, Adventure cruises, 35–36. See Archaeological Museum 112–113 also Small ships and cruise of Aruba, 536 Celebrity Cruises, 134–135 lines Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Costa Cruises, 151 best, 14 Conservation Center Cruise West, 341–343 Age of ships, 29 (Nassau), 540 Crystal Cruises, 277 Aiken-Rhett House Arikok National Park Cunard, 286–288 (Charleston), 436 (Aruba), 537–538 Disney Cruise Line, 160–161 Air travel, booking, 58–59 Art auctions, shipboard, 81–82 Aruba, 535–538 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 709

INDEX 709

Ashton Villa (Galveston), 444 Kailua-Kona (Hawaii), British Columbia, brief Atlantis Events Inc., 35 678–679 description of, 21–22 Atlantis Paradise Island Kauai (Hawaii), 671 British Virgin Islands, 549–553 megaresort (Nassau), 540 Key West, 582 Broadway Market (Baltimore), ATMs (automated teller Los Angeles, 451 419 machines), 64–65 Martinique, 586 Brooklyn Bridge footpath Audubon House and Tropical Mazatlán (Mexico), 653 (New York City), 477 Garden (Key West), 582 Mexican Riviera, 13–14 Busch Gardens (Tampa), 516 Miami, 457 Bushiribana Gold Smelter Nassau, 542 (Aruba), 536–537 Baby Beach (Aruba), 538 Nevis, 588 Bus transfers from the airport Baby food, 31 Oahu (Hawaii), 667–669 to the ship, 59 Babysitting, 30 Puerto Rico, 597–598 Butchart Gardens (near The Bahamas, 539–544 Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), 656 Victoria, BC), 641 brief description of, 20–21 St. Barts, 599 Butterfly World (Fort Baja Peninsula, brief St. John, 614 Lauderdale), 440–441 description of, 22 St. Kitts, 602 Balboa Park (San Diego), St. Lucia, 604–605 500–501 St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Cabildo, The, (New Orleans), Baltimore (Maryland), 416–421 607–608 467 Baltimore Maritime Museum, St. Petersburg, 518 Cabins, 75. See also Suites 418 St. Thomas, 612 accessible, 37 Barbados, 544–546 San Diego, 502 American Canadian Bar Harbor (Maine), 682–684 Beach towels, 71 Caribbean Line, 333–334 Baron Bliss Park and Lighthouse Begich Towers (Whittier), 414 American Safari Cruises, 339 (Belize), 548 Belize, 546–549 Carnival Cruise Lines, Bass Museum of Art Belize Zoo, 549 117, 118, 121, 122, (Miami), 456 BerkelyCare, 61 124, 125, 128, 130 The Baths (Virgin Gorda), 552 Bermuda, 658–663 Celebrity Cruises, 140–141, Bathtubs, 58 average temperatures, 69 144–145, 147 Battery (Charleston), 436 bigger ships in, 5–6 choosing, 53–58 Bayonne, New Jersey cruise brief description of, 22 connecting, 33, 58 port, 4 dressing and packing tips, 69 Costa Cruises, 153, 156 Beaches Betty’s Hope (Antigua), 534 Cruise West, 344–346, Acapulco, 645 Between-meal snacking, 90 348, 349 Antigua, 534 The Big Island (Hawaii), Crystal Cruises, 279–280, 282 Aruba, 538 675–679 Cunard, 291 Barbados, 545–546 Bishop’s Palace (Galveston), family-friendly, 30–33 Belize, 549 444 , best, 13–14 Boarding, 74 174–175, 177, 178, British Virgin Islands, 551, 552 Bonnet House (Fort 180, 183 Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Lauderdale), 440 Imperial Majesty Cruise 647–648 Bonsecours Market Line, 189 Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach (Montréal), 462 inside vs. outside, 54, 58 area (Florida), 432 Booking Lindblad Expeditions, 356 Caribbean, 13 air travel, 58–59 Majestic America Line, Cozumel, 559 cruises. See also Travel 370, 373, 375 Curaçao, 564–565 agencies, recommended miscellaneous considerations, Dominica, 567 cancellations and 57, 58 Fort Lauderdale, 441 insurance, 59–62 model layouts of, 55 Galveston, 445 deposits and reviewing MSC Cruises, 194–195 Grand Bahama Island, 543 tickets, 62 Norwegian Cruise Line, Grand Cayman, 569 early-booking discounts, 46 204, 209–210, Grand Turk, 572 90-day rule, 40 212–219 Grenada, 574 scams, 50 Oceania Cruises, 224 Hawaii, 14 pre-and post-cruise hotel Princess Cruises, 233, 236–237, Hilo (Hawaii), 677 stays, 59 240–241, 243–246 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Boston (Massachusetts), Regent Seven Seas Cruises, (Mexico), 650 421–426 298–301 Jamaica, 577, 579 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 710

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Cabins (cont.) fleet, 117 for families with kids, 30 Royal Caribbean, 255–256, Holiday and Celebration, favorite ships, 8 258–259, 262, 266–267, 129–131 insurance policy, 61 269–271 hot line, 113 itineraries, 138 Seabourn, 308–309 Internet access, 113 Millennium Class, 139–143 sharing, 48 itineraries, 115 in a nutshell, 131 Silversea Cruises, 322, 324 new ships, 4 origins of, 132 size of, 54 in a nutshell, 108 overall experience, 131 smoking in, 53 origins of, 109 passenger profile, 132–133 Star Clippers, 385, 387–388 overall experience, 108 pool, fitness, spa & sports Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, partying, 13 facilities, 142–143, 395, 398–399 passenger profile, 110 145–146, 148 Windstar Cruises, 405, 407 pool, fitness, spa & sports pros and cons, 131–132 Cabin stewards, 75 facilities, 120–121, public areas, 141, 145, 147–148 Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), 123, 126, 129, 131 relaxed experience, 11 645–648 pros and cons, 108 romantic cruises, 9 California Lighthouse public areas, 118–119, 122, service, 137–139 (Aruba), 536 125, 129, 130–131 snacks and extras, 134 California Wine Country, service, 116 spas, 16 695–698 snacks and extras, 112 Zenith, 146–148 Camp Carnival program, 113 Spirit Class, 121–123 Cellphones, 75 Canada tipping, 116 onboard, 5, 65 average temperatures, 69 vacation guarantee, 110 Center for the Arts at Yerba shopping, 18 , 111 Buena Gardens (San Canada Border Services , 109 Francisco), 508 Agency, 73 Cash, 64–65 Central America Cancellations, 59–62 Cash advances, 65 brief description of, 20–21 Canyon Ranch, 84 Casinos dressing and packing Cape Canaveral (Florida), Carnival Cruise Lines, 112, tips, 68–69 426–433 119, 125 Central Park (New York City), Captain Tony’s Saloon Celebrity Cruises, 137 476 (Key West), 581 Puerto Rico, 597 Chankanaab Nature Park Card rooms, 81 Casinos and games (Mexico), 558 The Caribbean, 525 of chance, 81 Charge cards, onboard, 64 average temperatures, 69 Castaway Cay, 162, 527 Charleston (South Carolina), best beaches, 13–14 Castle Hill (Sitka), 635 433–438 brief description of, 20–21 Casual nights, 67–68 Charleston Museum, 436 dressing and packing tips, 68 Catalina Island, 526–527 Château Ramezay Museum shopping, 17 Cayman Islands National (Montréal), 462 Carita, 84 Museum, 569 Checking in, 74–75 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, 52 Cayman Turtle Farm, 569 Chichén-Itzá (Mexico), 554, 556 Carnival Cruise Lines, 108–131 Cayo Levantado, 530 Children, families with, 29–34 activities, 112–113 Celebrity Cruise Line, restau- Anchorage, 414 brief review of, 96–97 rants and cuisine, 12 best cruises for, 10–11 cabins and rates, 117, 118, 121, Celebrity Cruises, 131–148 cabins, 30–33 122, 124, 125, 128, 130 activities, 134–135 cruising tips, 31 cellphones, 65 babysitting, 136 programs for, 85–86 children’s program, 113–114 brief review of, 96–99 Children’s programs and compared with other main- cabins and rates, 140–141, activities stream lines, 109 144–145, 147 American Canadian Conquest Class, 117–120 cellphones, 65 Caribbean Line, 332 contact information, 108 Century Class, 143–146 American Safari Cruises, 338 Destiny Class, 124–126 children’s program, 136 Carnival Cruise Lines, dining, 110–112, 119, 123, classes and lectures, 80 113–114 126, 129, 131 compared with other main- Celebrity Cruises, 136 kids’ mealtime, 114 stream lines, 132 Costa Cruises, 151–152 entertainment, 114–116 dining, 133, 141–142, Crystal Cruises, 277–278 for families with kids, 10, 30 145, 148 Cunard, 288–289 Fantasy Class, 127–129 entertainment, 4, 136–137 Disney Cruise Line, 161–162 Holland America Line, 170–171 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 711

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Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, contact information, 148 compared with the other 187 dining, 150, 154, 156–157 small-ship lines, 341 Lindblad Expeditions, 354 entertainment, 152 contact information, 339 Maine Windjammer itineraries, 152 dining, 341, 345, 346, 348, 350 Association, 359 new ships, 3 entertainment, 343 Majestic America Line, 369 in a nutshell, 148 history of, 340 MSC Cruises, 193 origins of, 149 itineraries, 342 Norwegian Cruise Line, 200 overall experience, 148–149 in a nutshell, 339–340 Princess Cruises, 229–231 passenger profile, 149–150 overall experience, 340 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, pool, fitness, spa & sports passenger profile, 340–341 297 facilities, 154–155, 157 pros and cons, 340 Royal Caribbean, 251–252 pros and cons, 149 public areas, 345, 346, 348, 350 Seabourn, 306 public areas, 154, 156 service, 343 SeaDream Yacht Club, 314 service, 153 Spirit of ‘98, 345–346 Silversea Cruises, 320 snacks and extras, 151 Spirit of Discovery/Spirit Star Clippers, 383 , 153–155 of Columbia/Spirit of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, Costa Maya (Mexico), 560–562 Alaska, 348–350 392 , 155–157 Spirit of Oceanus, 344–345 Windstar Cruises, 403 Costa Rica, 590 Yorktown Spirit/Nantucket Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Cost of cruises. See also Prices Spirit/Spirit of Endeavour, (Alaska), 625 of cruises 347–348 Chinatown (San Francisco), onboard extras, 47 Crystal Cruises, 273–283 507–508 what’s included in, 41, 46 activities, 277 Chinatown (Vancouver), 522 Cozumel (Mexico), 553, best luxury ships, 8 Chosen Voyage, 86 557–559 brief review of, 98–99 Christoffel National Park Crandon Park (Miami), 457 cabins and rates, (Curaçao), 564 Credit cards, 60, 62 279–280, 282 Chrysler Museum of Art Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary children’s program, 277–278 (Norfolk), 483 (Belize), 549 classes and lectures, 80 Cirque du Soleil, 4, 91, 136 Cruise411.com, 53 compared with the other CLIA (Cruise Lines International The Cruise Company, 51 ultraluxury lines, 274 Association), 51 Cruise Holidays, 51, 52 contact information, 273 Clipper Odyssey, 14 Cruise lines. See also Luxury Crystal Serenity, 279–281 Coastal and river cruises, cruise lines and ships; Main- Crystal Symphony, 281–283 36, 325, 695–707 stream lines and ships; dining, 275–277, 280–281, 283 Cobá (Mexico), 556 Megaships; Small ships and entertainment, 278 Cocoa Beach (Florida), 426–433 cruise lines itineraries, 278 CocoCay, 531 categories of, 3, 94 in a nutshell, 273 College Fjord (Alaska), 622 reviews and ratings of, overall experience, 274 Colón (Panama), 589–590 94–104 passenger profile, 275 Columbia and Snake Rivers, trends and tastes in, 3–6 pool, fitness, spa & sports 698–700 Cruise Lines International facilities, 281, 283 Community Baboon Sanctuary Association (CLIA), 51 pros and cons, 274 (Belize), 549 Cruise Professionals, 52 public areas, 280, 282 Concierge Cruises & Tours, 52 Cruises By Brennco, 51 restaurants and cuisine, 12 Concord (Massachusetts), 422 Centers, 52 service, 278–279 Connecting cabins, 33 Cruises of Distinction, 52 snacks and extras, 276–277 Contests and games, 80–81 Cruises Only, 51, 53 Cuisine. See Dining Cooking demonstrations, 79 Cruisetours, 25 Cunard, 283–293. See also Costa Cruises, 148–157 Alaska, 622–623 Queen Mary 2 activities, 151 Cruise Value Center, 52 brief review of, 98–99 brief review of, 98–99 Cruise West, 14, 15, 339–350 compared with the other cabins and rates, 153, 156 activities, 341–343 ultraluxury lines, 284 Catalina Island, 526–527 adventure and fitness options, contact information, 283 cellphones, 65 345, 346, 348, 350 for families with kids, 10–11 children’s program, 151–152 brief review of, 98–99 history of, 284–285 compared with the other cabins and rates, 344–346, in a nutshell, 283 mainstream lines, 149 348, 349 overall experience, 283–284 pros and cons, 284 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 712

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Cunard (cont.) Crystal Cruises, 275–277, Disney Cruise Line, 157–166 Queen Victoria, 287 280–281, 283 activities, 160–161 romantic cruises, 9 Cunard, 285–286, 292 brief review of, 98–99 Curaçao, 562–565 Disney Cruise Line, cabins and rates, 164 Curaçao Sea Aquarium, 564 159–160, 165 Castaway Cay, 162, 527 Holland America Line, children’s program, 161–162 168–170, 176, 179, compared with other Dance classes, 79 181–182, 184 mainstream lines, 158 Dataports, 66 Imperial Majesty Cruise contact information, 157 Dawes Glacier (Alaska), 617 Line, 186–187 dining, 159–160, 165 Days at sea vs. days in port, 24 Lindblad Expeditions, 353 dress code, 67 Deck plan, 75 Maine Windjammer entertainment, 162 reading a, 56 Association, 358 for families with kids, 10, 30 Delta Queen, 15 Majestic America Line, itineraries, 162 Devil’s Bay National Park 367, 371, 374 in a nutshell, 157 (Virgin Gorda), 552 MSC Cruises, 192, 195 overall experience, 157 Devil’s Bridge (Antigua), 534 Norwegian Cruise Line, passenger profile, 159 Diets, special, 59, 86 198–199, 206–207, pool, fitness, spa & sports Dining 211, 213–215, 217 facilities, 165–166 ashore Oceania Cruises, 12, pros and cons, 158 Anchorage, 415–416 221–222, 225 public areas, 164–165 Baltimore, 420–421 options, 86–90 service, 162–163 Boston, 425–426 prebooking dinner table snacks and extras, 160 Cape Canaveral/Cocoa and special diets, 59 teen centers, 5 Beach area (Florida), Princess Cruises, Disneyland (Anaheim), 450 433 227–228, 234, 238, Disney Magic, 163–166 Charleston, 438 241–242, 244, 246 Disney-MGM Studios Fort Lauderdale, 442 Regent Seven Seas (Florida), 429 Galveston, 446 Cruises, 295–296, Disney Wonder, 163–166 Los Angeles, 453–454 299, 302 Dominica, 565–568 Miami, 459 Royal Caribbean, Dress codes, 67–68 Montréal, 464 248–249, 256, 260, mainstream lines and ships, New Orleans, 469–471 264, 267, 269, 271 107–108 New York City, 479–480 Seabourn, 304–305, small ships, 327 Norfolk, 484–485 309–310 ultraluxury lines, 273 Philadelphia, 491 SeaDream Yacht Club, Dressing for your destination, Québec City, 496–497 312–313, 317 68–69 San Diego, 503–504 Silversea Cruises, 319, San Francisco, 510 323, 324 Seattle, 514–515 specialty, 87–89 Eastern Canada, 686–687 Tampa, 519–520 Star Clippers, 381–382, brief description of, 23 Vancouver, 523–524 386, 388 dressing and packing tips, onboard. See also Snacks and traditional, 86–87 70–71 extras Windjammer Barefoot EasyCruise, 326, 350–351 American Canadian Cruises, 391, 396, 399 ECruises.com, 53 Caribbean Line, 330 Windstar Cruises, 402, Edmondston-Alston House American Safari Cruises, 406, 408 (Charleston), 436 337, 339 Direct-booking engines, Electrical outlets, 75 best, 11–12 48–49 Electricity, 67 Carnival Cruise Lines, Disabilities and health issues, Elevators, 37–38 110–112, 114, 119, people with, cruises for, Elite Golf Cruises, 83 123, 126, 129, 131 37–39 E-mail, 75 casual, 89 Discos, 91 E-mail access, 66 Celebrity Cruises, 133, Carnival Cruise Lines, 119, Emergency medical 141–142, 145, 148 123, 125 evacuation, 60 Costa Cruises, 150, 154, Discounts. See Money-saving Entertainment 156–157 strategies and discounts American Canadian Cruise West, 341, 345, Disembarking, 72–73 Caribbean Line, 332 346, 348, 350 American Safari Cruises, 338 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 713

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Carnival Cruise Lines, Fort-de-France (Martinique), Granville Island (Vancouver), 114–116 584 523 Celebrity Cruises, 136–137 Fort Fincastle (Nassau), 540 Gratuities, 46 Costa Cruises, 152 Fort George (Grenada), Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Cruise West, 343 573–574 (Los Angeles), 449 Crystal Cruises, 278 Fort James Beach Great Lakes, 702–703 Cunard, 289 (Antigua), 534 Great Stirrup Cay, 530 Disney Cruise Line, 162 Fort Lauderdale (Florida), Grenada, 572–574 Holland America Line, 171 438–442 Grenada National Museum, Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, Fort McHenry (Baltimore), 573 187 418–419 Group rates, 48 Lindblad Expeditions, 355 Fort Norfolk (Norfolk), Guatemala, 590 Maine Windjammer 483–484 Gyms and fitness centers. See Association, 359 Fort St. Louis (Martinique), 584 Pool, fitness, spa & sports Majestic America Line, 369 Fort Sumter (Charleston), facilities MSC Cruises, 193 436–437 Norwegian Cruise Line, Freeport/Lucaya, 542–544 200–202 Friends of Dorothy Travel, 35 Haight-Ashbury (San Oceania Cruises, 222 Frommers.com Cruise Francisco), 508 onboard, 90–91 Newsletter, 2 Haines (Alaska), 623–625 Princess Cruises, 231 Hair dryers, 71 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Half Moon Cay, 527, 530 297 Galveston (Texas), 442–446 Halifax (Nova Scotia), 684–688 Royal Caribbean, 252–253 Games, onboard, 80–81 Hamilton (Bermuda), 659–662 Seabourn, 306–307 Game shows, 80–81 Hampton Roads Naval Museum SeaDream Yacht Club, Garden District (New Orleans), (Norfolk), 483 314–315 467–468 Harborplace (Baltimore), 419 Silversea Cruises, 321 Garden of the Groves Harrison’s Cave (Barbados), Star Clippers, 383 (Freeport), 543 545 what’s new in, 4 Gaslamp Quarter (San Diego), Harry S Truman Little White Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, 500, 504 House (Key West), 582 393 Gastown (Vancouver), 522 Hato Caves (Curaçao), 564 Windstar Cruises, 404 Gay men and lesbians, cruises Hawaii, 664–679 Epcot (Florida), 428–429 for, 35 average temperatures, 69 Erie Canal, 702 Getty Center (Los Angeles), 450 beaches, 14 Essentials bag, 75 Glacier Bay (Alaska), 616–617 brief description of, 22–23 Expedia, 53 Glaciers, 620–621 dressing and packing tips, 69 Expedition cruises, 36, 326 Golden Gate Bridge (San shopping, 18 Experience Music Project Francisco), 508 Health insurance, 60–61 (Seattle), 514 Golf Hemingway Home Exploratorium (San Francisco), best cruises for, 16 (Key West), 582 508 excursions, 83 Henry B. Plant Museum Bahamas, 544 (Tampa), 518 Martinique, 585 The Heritage House Museum Families with kids, 29–34 Mazatlán, 653 (Key West), 582 Anchorage, 414 Montego Bay (Jamaica), Heyward-Washington House best cruises for, 10–11 578 (Charleston), 436 cabins, 30–33 Puerto Rico, 597 Hilo (Hawaii), 675–677 cruising tips, 31 St. Martin, 607 History and learning cruises, programs for, 85–86 onboard, 83 best, 14–15 Fenway Park (Boston), 422 simulators, computerized, 83 History of cruising, 76–77 First-aid supplies, 31 Grand Anse des Salines Hog’s Breath Saloon (Key Fisherman’s Wharf (San (Martinique), 586 West), 581–582 Francisco), 507 Grand Cayman, 568–570 Holland America Line, 166–185 Flower Forest (Barbados), 545 Grande-Allée (Québec City), activities, 170 Flying Wheels Travel, 39 495 brief review of, 98–101 Formal nights, 67 Grande Caribe/Grande Mariner, cabins and rates, 174–175, Fort Charlotte (Nassau), 540 333–334 177, 178, 180, 183 Grand Turk, 570–572 children’s program, 170–171 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 714

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Holland America Line (cont.) Norfolk, 484 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, classes and lectures, 80 Philadelphia, 490–491 296 compared with the other Québec City, 496 RiverBarge Excursions, 377 mainstream lines, 167 San Diego, 503 Royal Caribbean, 250–251 contact information, 166 San Francisco, 509–510 Seabourn, 306 dining, 168–170, 176, 179, Seattle, 514 Sea Cloud Cruises, 378 181–182, 184 Tampa, 519 SeaDream Yacht Club, 314 entertainment, 171 Vancouver, 523 Silversea Cruises, 320 Half Moon Cay, 527, 530 Hubbard Glacier (Alaska), Star Clippers, 383 history of, 167–168 620–622 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, itineraries, 172 Hudson River, 700–702 393 medical facilities, 38 Hurricane seasons, 59 Windstar Cruises, 401 in a nutshell, 166 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (Mexico), overall experience, 166 648–650 passenger profile, 168 Icruise.com, 53 pool, fitness, spa & sports Icy Strait Point (Alaska), facilities, 176, 179, 625–626 Jamaica, 574–579 182, 184–185 ID, 75 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville pros and cons, 166 The Imaginarium (Anchorage), (Key West), 581 public areas, 175–176, 414 Joint Customs declarations, 73 178, 181, 183–184 Imperial Majesty, 15 Joseph Manigault House Rotterdam/Amsterdam, brief review of, 100–101 (Charleston), 436 177–179 Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, Jost Van Dyke, 551 service, 173 185–190 Juneau (Alaska), 626–629 snacks and extras, 169–170 Infirmaries, 38 Junior suites, 31–32 Statendam Class, 182–185 Inner Harbor (Baltimore), 418 Just Cruisin’ Plus, 2, 41, 52, 104 teen-only sun deck, 5 Insurance, 59–62 Vista Class, 173–176 Internet access, 66 Volendam/Zaandam, 179–182 Carnival Cruise Lines, 113 Kailua-Kona (Hawaii), Hollywood & Highland INTRAV/Clipper Cruise Line, 677–679 (Los Angeles), 449 14, 351–352 Kauai (Hawaii), 669–672 Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles), Ionithermie, 84 Kennedy Space Center 454 Islands of Adventure (Florida), (Florida), 430–432 Hollywood Walk of Fame 429–430 Ketchikan (Alaska), 629–632 (Los Angeles), 448 Itemized account, 64 Key West, 579–583 Homeland cruise regions, Itineraries, 24–25, 105 Key West Aquarium, 582 20–23 American Canadian Kids, families with, 29–34 Home ports, 2–3 Caribbean Line, 331 Anchorage, 414 Honeymooners, cruises for, American Cruise Lines, 335 best cruises for, 10–11 34–35 American Safari Cruises, 337 cabins, 30–33 Honolulu, as port of embarka- Carnival Cruise Lines, 115 cruising tips, 31 tion, 668–669 Celebrity Cruises, 138 programs for, 85–86 Horse racing, onboard, 81 Costa Cruises, 152 Hotels. See also Cabins Cruise West, 342 Anchorage, 415 Cunard, 289 Labadee, 531 Baltimore, 420 Disney Cruise Line, 162 Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 booking pre-and post-cruise easyCruise, 351 (New Orleans), 468 hotel stays, 59 Holland America Line, 172 Lamanai (Belize), 547 Boston, 424–425 Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, La Soufrière (St. Lucia), 604 Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach 187 Last-minute deals, 47 area (Florida), 432–433 INTRAV/Clipper Cruise Line, Laundry service, 71 Charleston, 437–438 352 Learning opportunities, Fort Lauderdale, 441 Lindblad Expeditions, 354 onboard, 79–80 Galveston, 445 Majestic America Line, 368 Lectures, informal, 79 Los Angeles, 452–453 MSC Cruises, 193 Levera National Park Miami, 458–459 Norwegian Cruise Line, 201 (Grenada), 574 Montréal, 463–464 Oceania Cruises, 221 Lexington (Massachusetts), 422 New Orleans, 468–469 Princess Cruises, 230 Lexington Market (Baltimore), New York City, 478–479 419 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 715

INDEX 715

Lifeboat safety drill, 75 contact information, 365 Millennium Class, Celebrity Lindblad Expeditions, Delta Queen, 369–371 Cruises, 139–143 14, 15, 352–356 dining, 367, 371, 374 Miniature golf, 83 brief review of, 100–101 entertainment, 369 Mission Basilica San Diego de Lirica, 194–196 Executive Explorer, 375–376 Alcala, 501 Little Havana (Miami), 460 history of, 366 Mission Bay (San Diego), 501 Long cruises, 24 itineraries, 368 Mississippi River system, Los Angeles (California), Mississippi Queen/American 703–707 446–454 Queen/Queen of the Misty Fjords National Monu- Los Angeles County Museum West/Empress of the ment (Alaska), 617 of Art, 450 North, 371–374 Money matters, 63–65 Luxury cruise lines and ships, in a nutshell, 365 Money-saving strategies and 94, 272–324 overall experience, 365–366 discounts, 46–48 best, 8–9 passenger profile, 367 Montego Bay (Jamaica), dress codes, 68 pros and cons, 366 577–579 keeping active on, 36 public areas, 371, 373–374, 376 Montréal (Québec), 460–464 travel agencies specializing service, 369 Montserrat Volcano in, 52 snacks and extras, 367 (Antigua), 532 Malibu Lagoon State Beach Moody Mansion (Galveston), (Los Angeles), 451 444–445 MacArthur Memorial Mandara, 84 Moses Myers House (Norfolk), 483 Manhattan Beach (Los (Norfolk), 483 Mahajaul fishing village Angeles), 451 Mount Royal Park (Montréal), (Mexico), 561–562 Maritime Museum of San 462 Maine Windjammer Associa- Diego, 500 MSC Cruises, 190–196 tion, 14, 15, 356–365 Maritime Museum of the brief review of, 100–101 American Eagle, 359 Atlantic (Halifax), 686–687 Cayo Levantado, 530 Angelique, 360 Marriage, 32–33 new ships, 3–4 Grace Bailey, 360 vow-renewal packages, 34–35 Museo de Arqueología de Heritage, 360–361 Martinique, 583–587 la Costa Grande (near Isaac H. Evans, 361 Massages, 84 Guerrero), 649 J & E Riggin, 361 Maui (Hawaii), 672–675 Museo Historico Arubano, 536 Lewis R. French, 362 Mayflower (Plymouth), 422 Museum of Antigua and Mary Day, 362 Mazatlán (Mexico), 650–654 Barbuda, 532–533 Mercantile, 362–363 Medical care, onboard, 38 Museum of Art (Fort Mistress, 363 Medical emergencies, 60 Lauderdale), 440 Nathaniel Bowditch, 363 Medical insurance, 60–61 Museum of Discovery & Sci- Stephen Taber, 364 Megaships (1,800-3,600 ence (Fort Lauderdale), 440 Timberwind, 364 passengers), 25–28, 106. See Victory Chimes, 365 also Mainstream lines and Mainstream lines and ships, ships Nancy Forrester’s Secret 94, 106–271 Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Garden (Key West), 582 dress codes, 107–108 Society Museum (Key West), Nassau, 539–542 favorite, 8 582 Nassau Public Library, 540 keeping active on, 36 Mendenhall Glacier Nathaniel Russell House ratings at a glance, 107 (Alaska), 629 (Charleston), 436 travel agencies specializing Mérida (Mexico), 562 National Aquarium (Baltimore), in, 51–52 Mexican Riviera, 642–657 418 Web-based agencies specializ- average temperatures, 69 National D-Day Museum ing in, 52–53 best beaches, 13 (New Orleans), 467 Majestic America Line, 365–376 brief description of, 22 The National Gallery of the activities, 367–368 dressing and packing tips, 69 Cayman Islands, 569 adventure and fitness options, shopping, 17–18 National Passport Information 371, 374 Miami (Florida), 454–460 Center, 63 brief review of, 100–101 Miami Seaquarium, 457 Nauticus, the National cabins and rates, Midnight buffet, 90 Maritime Center 370, 373, 375 Midsize ships (600-1,800 (Norfolk), 482–483 children’s program, 369 passengers), 28 Nelson’s Dockyard National Park (Antigua), 533 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 716

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Nevis, 587–588 Norwegian Spirit/Star/Dawn/ Carnival Cruise Lines, 110 New England, 686–687 Jewel/Pearl (preview), Celebrity Cruises, 132–133 average temperatures, 69 208–211 Costa Cruises, 149–150 brief description of, 23 , 212–214 Cruise West, 340–341 dressing and packing tips, in a nutshell, 196 Crystal Cruises, 275 70–71 overall experience, 196 Cunard, 285 shopping, 18 partying, 13 Disney Cruise Line, 159 New Orleans (Louisiana), passenger profile, 198 Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, 464–471 pool, fitness, spa & sports 186 New Orleans Pharmacy facilities, 207, 211, Lindblad Expeditions, 353 Museum, 467 214–219 Maine Windjammer Associa- Newport (Rhode Island), pros and cons, 197 tion, 358 688–692 public areas, 204–206, Majestic America Line, 367 News, keeping up with the, 66 210–211, 213, 215, MSC Cruises, 191–192 New York City, 471–480 217, 219 Norwegian Cruise Line, 198 Nightlife service, 202 Oceania Cruises, 221 Anchorage, 415 snacks and extras, 199 Princess Cruises, 227 Boston, 426 teen facilities, 5 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Charleston, 438 Notre-Dame Basilica 295 Fort Lauderdale, 442 (Montréal), 462 Royal Caribbean, 248 Galveston, 446 Numismatic Museum of Aruba, Seabourn, 304 New Orleans, 470–471 536 SeaDream Yacht Club, 312 New York City, 480 Silversea Cruises, 319 Norfolk, 485 Star Clippers, 380–381 Québec City, 497 Oahu (Hawaii), 664–669 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, San Diego, 504 Oceania Cruises, 219–225 390–391 San Francisco, 510–511 brief review of, 100–101 Windstar Cruises, 401–402 Seattle, 515 cellphones, 65 Passports, 63 Norfolk (Virginia), 480–485 dress code, 67 Penthouses, size of, 54 Norovirus, 6, 38 relaxed experience, 11 Personal checks, 65 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Ocho Rios (Jamaica), 575–577 Personal training sessions, 82 12–13, 196–219 Ohio River, 705–707 Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), activities, 199–200 Old City Hall (Anchorage), 412 485–491 cabins and rates, 204, Old City Market (Charleston), Pied Piper Travel, 35 209–210, 212–219 437 Pigeon Island National Land- cellphones, 65 Old Exchange & Provost Dun- mark (St. Lucia), 604 children’s program, 200 geon (Charleston), 434, 436 Pike Place Market compared with other main- Old San Juan (Puerto Rico), (Seattle), 512 stream lines, 197 592–597 Pirates of Nassau museum contact information, 196 Old Town (San Diego), 501 (Nassau), 540 dining, 198–199, 206–207, Olivia Cruises and Resorts, 35 Playa Bonita (Cozumel), 559 211, 213–215, 217, 219 Onboard account, 64, 75 Playa del Carmen (Mexico), dress code, 67 Onboard charge cards, 64 559–560 entertainment, 200–202 Onboard extras, 47 Playa Mia (Cozumel), 559 for families with kids, 10, 30 Opera, 194–196 Playa San Francisco favorite ships, 8 Oscar Anderson House (Cozumel), 559 golf excursions, 83 (Anchorage), 413 Playgroups, 85 Great Stirrup Cay, 530 Plimoth Plantation (Massachu- history of, 197–198 setts), 422 insurance policy, 61 Packing tips, 67–71 Pool, fitness, spa & sports facil- itineraries, 201 Panama Canal, 21, 588–591 ities, 82. See also Adventure NCL America (Pride of Aloha, average temperatures, 69 and fitness options Pride of America, Pride of Partying, best cruises for, best cruises for, 15–16 Hawai’i), 196, 202–207 12–13 Carnival Cruise Lines, 120–121, Norwegian Crown, 218–219 Passenger profile 123, 126, 129, 131 Norwegian Dream/Norwegian American Canadian Celebrity Cruises, 142–143, Wind, 216–218 Caribbean Line, 330 145–146, 148 Norwegian Majesty, 214–215 American Safari Cruises, 336 Costa Cruises, 154–155, 157 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 717

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Cunard, 293 classes and lectures, 80 MSC Cruises, 195 Disney Cruise Line, 165–166 compared with other main- Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, 176, stream lines, 226 204–206, 210–211, 213, 179, 182, 184–185 contact information, 225 215, 217, 219 Imperial Majesty Cruise Coral Class, 235–238 Oceania Cruises, 224–225 Line, 190 Diamond Class, 232–235 Princess Cruises, 233–234, MSC Cruises, 195–196 dining, 227–228, 234–235, 237, 241, 244, 246 Norwegian Cruise Line, 238, 241–242, 244, 246 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 207, 211, 214–219 entertainment, 231 299, 301 Oceania Cruises, 225 for families with kids, 10, 30 Royal Caribbean, 255, Princess Cruises, 235, 238, favorite ships, 8 259–260, 262–263, 242, 244, 246 Grand Class, 239–242 267, 269, 271 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, history of, 226–227 Seabourn, 309 299–300, 302 insurance policy, 61 SeaDream Yacht Club, 316–317 Royal Caribbean, 256–257, itineraries, 230 Silversea Cruises, 322–324 260, 264, 267, 269–271 medical facilities, 38 Star Clippers, 385–386, 388 Seabourn, 310 in a nutshell, 225 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, 317 overall experience, 225–226 396, 399 Silversea Cruises, 323, 324 passenger profile, 227 Windstar Cruises, 405–408 Windstar Cruises, 406, 408 pool, fitness, spa & sports Public Gardens (Halifax), 688 Port charges, 41 facilities, 235, 238, Puerto Rico, 591–598 Porters, 74–75 242, 244, 246 Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Portland (Oregon), 698–699 Princess Cays, 530–531 654–657 Port Promotions, 79 pros and cons, 226 shopping, 17–18 Ports of embarkation, 410–524. public areas, 233–234, See also specific ports 237, 241, 244, 246 driving to, 411 Regal Princess, 245–246 Québec City, 491–497 flying to, 410 service, 231–232 Queen Mary (Long Beach), 450 Port-to-port cruises, 325–326 snacks and extras, 228 Queen Mary 2 (QM2), 4, 9. See Postcruise extensions, 4 Sun Class, 242–244 also Cunard Prebooking, 5 teen-only sun deck, 5 activities, 286–288 dinner table and special Prince William Sound cabins and rates, 291 diets, 59 (Alaska), 622–623 children’s program, 288–289 shore excursions, 78–79 Prinsendam, 171 classes and lectures, 80 The Presbytère (New Orleans), Progreso (Mexico), 562 dining, 285–286, 292 467 Public areas entertainment, 289 Prices of cruises, 2. See also accessible, 37 for families with kids, 30 Cost of cruises American Canadian itineraries, 289 discounted rates vs. brochure Caribbean Line, 334 passenger profile, 285 rates, 42–45 American Safari Cruises, pool, fitness, spa & sports evaluating and comparing, 339–350 facilities, 293 104–105 Carnival Cruise Lines, public areas, 292 getting the best, 40 118–119, 122, 125, service, 289 money-saving strategies, 129, 130–131 snacks and extras, 286 46–48 Celebrity Cruises, 141, 145, spas, 16 shore excursions, 78 147–148 specifications, 290 small ships, 326 Costa Cruises, 154, 156 Queen’s Staircase (Nassau), 540 in this guide, 41 Cruise West, 345, 346, Queen Victoria (preview), 287 travel agents vs. Web-based 348, 350 cruise sellers, 48–49 Crystal Cruises, 280, 282 Princess Cays, 530–531 Cunard, 292 Radisson. See Regent Seven Princess Cruises, 225–246 Disney Cruise Line, 164–165 Seas Cruises activities, 228–229 Holland America Line, 175–176, Rand Nature Centre (near brief review of, 100–103 178, 181, 183–184 Freeport), 543 cabins and rates, 233, Imperial Majesty Cruise Red Hook, Brooklyn cruise 236–237, 240–241, Line, 189 port, 4 243–246 Lindblad Expeditions, 356 Regal Empress, 186–190 children’s program, 229–231 Majestic America Line, 371, 373–374, 376 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 718

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises, partying, 13 San Francisco, 504–511 293–302 passenger profile, 248 San Francisco Museum best luxury ships, 9 pool, fitness, spa & sports of Modern Art, 508 brief review of, 102–103 facilities, 256–257, 260, San Juan (Puerto Rico), as a cabins and rates, 298–301 264, 267, 269–271 port of embarkation, 592 cellphones, 65 pros and cons, 247 Santa Monica State Beach (Los itineraries, 296 public areas, 255, 259–260, Angeles), 451 restaurants and cuisine, 12 262–263, 267, 269, 271 Satellite phones spas, 17 Radiance Class, 257–260 (sat-phones), 66 Relaxation, best cruises for, 11 service, 253 Scams, 50 Repeat passengers, 47 snacks and extras, 249 Scuba diving, best cruises Restaurants. See Dining spas, 16–17 for, 16 Reviews and ratings, reading sports, 15 Seabourn, brief review of, the, 94–104 teen areas, 5 104–105 R Family Vacations, 35 Vision Class, 265–270 , 302–310 River and coastal cruises, Voyager Class, 261–264 restaurants and cuisine, 12 36, 325, 695–707 Royal Clipper, 384–386 Seabourn Legend, 307–310 RiverBarge Excursions, Royal Naval Dockyard Seabourn Pride, 307–310 376–377 (Bermuda), 663 Sea Cloud Cruises, 377–378 River cruisers, 36 RSVP Vacations, 35 romantic cruises, 9 River cruises, brief description The Russian Bishop’s House SeaDream I, 315–317 of, 23 (Sitka), 634 SeaDream II, 315–317 Robert Frost Cottage SeaDream Yacht Club, 310–317 (Key West), 582 best luxury ships, 8–9 Rockefeller Center (New York Safes, in-cabin, 75 brief review of, 104–105 City), 476 Safety, 6–7 relaxed experience, 11 Rocklands Wildlife Station Sage Mountain National Park romantic cruises, 9 (Jamaica), 578–579 (British Virgin Islands), Sea of Cortez, 648 Romantic cruises, 9 550–551 Seasickness, cabin location Room service, 90 Sailing ships, 36, 325. See also and, 58 Royal Academy of Dramatic Small ships and cruise lines Seattle, 511–515 Arts, 4, 289 St. Barts, 598–600 Seattle Aquarium, 512 Royal Caribbean International, St. George’s (Bermuda), Seattle Center, 512, 514 12, 246–271 662–663 SeaWorld (Florida), 430 activities, 251 St. John, 613–614 SeaWorld (San Diego), 502 brief review of, 102–103 Saint John (New Brunswick), Second City, 4, 91, 197, 200 cabins and rates, 255–256, 692–694 Security, 6 258–259, 262, 266–267, St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Seminars, 79–80 269–271 (Antigua), 533 Seniors, 47 cellphones, 65 St. Kitts, 600–602 Service children’s program, 251–252 St. Louis Cathedral American Canadian CocoCay and Labadee, 531 (Martinique), 584 Caribbean Line, 332 compared with other main- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 American Safari Cruises, 338 stream lines, 247 (New Orleans), 468 Carnival Cruise Lines, 116 contact information, 246 St. Lucia, 602–605 Celebrity Cruises, 137–139 dining, 248–249, 256, 260, St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Costa Cruises, 153 264, 267, 269, 271 605–608 Cruise West, 343 Empress of the Seas, 270–271 St. Michael’s Cathedral (Sitka), Cunard, 289 entertainment, 252–253 634 Disney Cruise Line, 162–163 for families with kids, 10, 30 St. Peter Greathouse Estate Holland America Line, 173 favorite ships, 8 and Gardens (St. Thomas), Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, Freedom of the Seas, 611 187 253–257 St. Thomas, 610–612 Lindblad Expeditions, 355 history of, 247–248 San Blas Islands (Panama), 590 Maine Windjammer Associa- insurance policy, 61 San Diego (California), tion, 359 itineraries, 250–251 497–504 Majestic America Line, 369 new ships, 4 San Diego Aircraft Carrier MSC Cruises, 193 in a nutshell, 246 Museum, 500 Norwegian Cruise Line, 202 overall experience, 247 San Diego Zoo, 501 Oceania Cruises, 223 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 719

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Princess Cruises, 231–232 Key West, 583 Haines (Alaska), 624 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Los Angeles, 451–452 Halifax (Nova Scotia), 297 Martinique, 586–587 684–685 Royal Caribbean, 253 Mazatlán (Mexico), 653–654 Hamilton (Bermuda), 659–660 Seabourn, 307 Miami, 457–458 Hilo (Hawaii), 676 SeaDream Yacht Club, 315 Montréal, 463 Icy Strait Point (Alaska), 626 Silversea Cruises, 321 Nassau, 542 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (Mexico), Star Clippers, 383 New Orleans, 468 649 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, Newport (Rhode Island), Jamaica, 575 393–394 691–692 Juneau (Alaska), 627–628 Windstar Cruises, 404 New York City, 478 Kailua-Kona (Hawaii), Seven Seas Mariner, 298–300 Norfolk, 484 677–678 Seven Seas Navigator, Oahu (Hawaii), 669 Kauai (Hawaii), 670–671 300–302 onboard, 91–92 Ketchikan (Alaska), 630–631 Seven Seas Voyager, 298–300 Philadelphia, 490 Key West, 580 Seven Sisters Waterfalls Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Los Angeles, 448 (Grenada), 574 560 Martinique, 583–584 Seward (Alaska), 414 Puerto Rico, 598 Mazatlán (Mexico), 651 Ships. See also Luxury cruise Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Miami, 456 lines and ships; Mainstream 656–657 Montego Bay (Jamaica), lines and ships; Megaships; Québec City, 495–496 577–578 Small ships and cruise lines St. Barts, 600 Montréal, 462 new, 3 Saint John (New Brunswick), Nassau, 539 reviews of and ratings of, 95 694 Newport (Rhode Island), 690 Shopping St. Kitts, 602 New York City, 475 Acapulco, 645 St. Lucia, 605 Norfolk, 482 Anchorage, 414–415 St. Martin/Sint Maarten, 608 Oahu (Hawaii), 666 Antigua, 534 St. Thomas, 612 Ocho Rios (Jamaica), 576 Aruba, 538 San Diego, 502–503 Philadelphia, 488–489 Baltimore, 419 San Francisco, 509 prebooking for, 5 Barbados, 546 Tampa, 518–519 Puerto Rico, 591–592 Bar Harbor (Maine), 684 Vancouver, 523 Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Belize, 549 Shore excursions, 4, 78–79, 571 654–655 best cruises for, 17–18 Acapulco, 644 Québec City, 494 Boston, 424 active, 36 St. Barts, 598 British Virgin Islands, 551, 553 Anchorage (Alaska), 412 St. John, 613 Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), 648 Antigua, 532 Saint John (New Brunswick), Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach Aruba, 535–536 692–693 area (Florida), 432 Baltimore, 418 St. Kitts, 600–601 the Caribbean, 526 Barbados, 544–545 St. Lucia, 603 Charleston, 437 Bar Harbor (Maine), 682–683 St. Martin/Sint Maarten, 606 Costa Maya (Mexico), 562 Belize, 547–548 San Diego, 498 Cozumel, 559 Boston, 422 San Francisco, 506–507 Curaçao, 565 British Virgin Islands, 550, 552 Seattle, 511–512 Dominica, 567–568 Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), 646 Sitka (Alaska), 633–634 Fort Lauderdale, 441 Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach, Skagway (Alaska), 637–638 Grand Bahama Island, 427–428 U.S. Virgin Islands, 610–611 543–544 Charleston, 434 Vancouver, 522 Grand Cayman, 570 Colón (Panama), 590 Victoria (British Columbia), Grand Turk, 572 Costa Maya (Mexico), 639 Grenada, 574 560–561 Short cruises, 24 Halifax, 688 Cozumel, 557–558 Signature Travel Network, 52 Hilo (Hawaii), 677 Curaçao, 563 Silversea Cruises, 317–324 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Dominica, 566 best luxury ships, 8 (Mexico), 650 Fort Lauderdale, 440 brief review of, 104–105 Jamaica, 577, 579 Freeport/Lucaya, 543 cellphones, 65 Juneau (Alaska), 629 Galveston, 444 dining, 11–12, 319, 323, 324 Kailua-Kona (Hawaii), 679 Grand Cayman, 568–569 insurance policy, 62 Kauai (Hawaii), 671–672 Grenada, 573 Silver Shadow, 321–323 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 720

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Silver Wind, 323 Sports bars, 84 Travel Guard International, 61 Single supplement, 48 Stanley Park (Vancouver), 522 Travel insurance, 60 Sitka (Alaska), 632–636 Star Clippers, 379–388 Travelocity, 53 Sitka National Historical Park, brief review of, 104–105 TravelSavers, 52 635 relaxed experience, 11 Tugboat Museum (Norfolk), Skagway (Alaska), 636–639 romantic cruises, 9 483 Sloppy Joe’s (Key West), 581 Star Clipper, 386–388 Tulum (Mexico), 556 Small ships and cruise lines, Steiner Leisure, 84, 85 Turks & Caicos National 28–29, 325–408 Storyeum (Vancouver), 522 Museum (Grand Turk), 572 best adventure cruises, 14 Strand National Historic Land- Tuxedo rentals, 68 dress codes, 68, 327 mark District (Galveston), for kids, 33–34 444 prices of cruises, 326–327 Strictly Vacations, 52 United Kingdom Customs ratings, 327 Suites, 31–32 and Excise, 73 Smoking, 53 sharing, 48 Ultraluxury lines, 94, 272–324 Snacking, between-meal, 90 size of, 54 best, 8–9 Snacks and extras Sunbury Plantation House dress codes, 68 American Canadian (Barbados), 545 keeping active on, 36 Caribbean Line, 331 Sundries, 71 travel agencies specializing American Safari Cruises, 337 Sunscreen, 69 in, 52 Carnival Cruise Lines, 112 Sunset Boulevard (Los Union Square (San Francisco), Celebrity Cruises, 134 Angeles), 449 508 Cruise West, 341 Supplier-default coverage, 61 Universal CityWalk (Los Crystal Cruises, 276–277 Angeles), 450 Disney Cruise Line, 160 Universal Orlando Holland America Line, Talent shows, 81 (Florida), 429 169–170 Tampa, 515–520 Universal Studios Florida, 429 Majestic America Line, 367 Tampa Museum of Art, 518 Universal Studios Hollywood MSC Cruises, 192 Teen centers, 4–5 (Los Angeles), 448, 449–450 Norwegian Cruise Line, 199 Teens, programs for, 85–86 University of British Columbia’s Oceania Cruises, 222 Telephones, direct-dial, 75 Museum of Anthropology Princess Cruises, 228 Television, onboard, 66 (Vancouver), 522–523 Queen Mary 2, 286 Temperatures, average, 69 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Temsco, 32 (Florida), 431 296 Tendering into port, 39 U.S. Customs, 73 Royal Caribbean, 249 Terminals, new, 4 USS Constellation (Baltimore), Seabourn, 305 Texas Seaport Museum 418 SeaDream Yacht Club, 313 (Galveston), 444 U.S. Virgin Islands, 608–614 Silversea Cruises, 319 Third or fourth berths, 48 Star Clippers, 382 Third-party insurance policies, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, 60–61 Vacation.com, 52 391 Times Square (New York City), Vacations To Go, 52 Windstar Cruises, 403 475–476 Vaccinations, 64 Snorkeling, best cruises for, 16 Tipping (gratuities), 65, 71–72 Vancouver (British Columbia), Soft-adventure cruises, 325 automatic, 5 520–524 Soft-adventure lines and Toiletries, 71 Vancouver Aquarium Marine sailing ships, 94 Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Science Center, 522 South Beach Art Deco district (Anchorage), 412–413 Victoria (British Columbia), (Miami), 456 Topanga State Park (Los 639–641 Southeast Alaska Angeles), 451 Virgin Gorda (British Virgin average temperatures, 69 Totem Bight State Historical Islands), 552–553 dressing and packing tips, 70 Park (Alaska), 632 Virtuoso, 52 Spa personnel, tipping, 72 Tracy Arm (Alaska), 617 Visas, 63 Spas, onboard, 84–85 Trafalgar Falls (Dominica), 567 Vow-renewal packages, 34–35 prebooking appointments, 5 Travel agencies, recommended, Special diets, 59, 86 51–52 Spirit of Oceanus, 14 Travel agents, 39, 40 Wallings Conservation Area Sports Web-based cruise sellers vs., (Antigua), 534 best cruises for, 15–16 48–49 Walt Disney Concert Hall onboard, 82 Traveler’s checks, 65 (Los Angeles), 454 25_788643 bindex.qxp 8/23/06 2:03 PM Page 721

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Walt Disney World (Florida), children’s program, 392 pros and cons, 400 427–429 dining, 391, 396, 399 public areas, 405–408 Walters Art Museum entertainment, 393 romantic cruises, 9 (Baltimore), 419 history of, 389–390 service, 404 Warner Brothers Studios itineraries, 393 snacks and extras, 403 (Los Angeles), 449 Legacy, 394–396 spas, 17 Web-based agencies, 52–53 Mandalay/Yankee Clipper/ Wind Spirit/Wind Star, Web-based cruise sellers, 48 Polynesia, 397–399 406–408 Websites, 40 in a nutshell, 388 Wind Surf, 404–406 Weddings, 32–33 overall experience, 388–389 Wine-tasting seminars, 79 vow-renewal packages, 34–35 partying, 12 Welchman Hall Gully passenger profile, 390–391 (Barbados), 545 pros and cons, 389 Xcaret Ecological Park Western Hemisphere Travel public areas, 396, 399 (Mexico), 556 Initiative, 63 romantic cruises, 9 Xel-Ha Eco Park (Mexico), 557 Whittier (Alaska), 414 service, 393–394 Xunantunich (Belize), 548 Wi-Fi access, 5, 66 snacks and extras, 391 Willoughby-Baylor House/ Windstar Cruises, 326, 399–408 Norfolk History Museum activities, 403 Ybor City (Tampa), 518 (Norfolk), 483 brief review of, 104–105 Young people, cruises for, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, cabins and rates, 405, 407 36–37 326, 388–399 children’s program, 403 Yucatán Peninsula, 553–562 activities, 391–392 dining, 402–403, 406, 408 adventure and fitness options, entertainment, 404 396, 399 itineraries, 401 Zenith, 146–148 brief review of, 104–105 overall experience, 399–400 Zuma Beach County Park cabins and rates, passenger profile, 401–402 (Los Angeles), 451 395, 398–399 pool, fitness, spa & sports facilities, 406, 408