Lonely Planet Cruise Ports Alaska 1

by Brendan Sainsbury, Brendan Sainsbury, Catherine Bodry

Bears larger than bison, national parks the size of nations, and glaciers bigger than other US states. The word ‘epic’ barely does Alaska justice. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Alaska, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Alaska is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the skyscrapers of downtown Vancouver disappear behind the trees of Stanley Park as you glide beneath the Lion’s Gate Bridge, relive the wild drama of the gold rush era in Skagway, nose around Cold War relics amidst giant glaciers in Whittier; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Alaska and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Alaska:

Full-color maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette
Over 35 color maps

Coverage Includes: Seattle, Vancouver, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point, Petersburg,

Haines, Skagway, Whittier, Seward, Anchorage, Denali National Park
Book Details
ISBN: 9781787014190
Curator: Brendan Sainsbury
Writers: Catherine Bodry, Adam Karlin, John Lee, Becky Ohlsen
292 pages, 292pp color, 70 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

292 pages, Paperback

Published June 19, 2018

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah, 4 stars for what it is - a reference travel book on Alaska cruise ports - but this begs the question of whether to rate by category or genre or just *overall*!

[Evan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did a quick read-through while debating an Alaskan cruise, but have not used the book in practice on-the-ground. My first impression is that the content of the book is a little light compared to other LP books, but that may be because there's not much to do or see in a lot of these places, but I find that thought somewhat dubious, and it seems like more could have been included, such as more information on the various cruise companies' itineraries, inclusion of hiking trail maps (there are none of these, despite this being a major draw for some people), etc. It is interesting to see LP putting out more specialized tour guidebooks, but this one seems like it's just a sub-set of their Alaska guide, without much additional information.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a helpful book. Compact size with maps and illustrations Each port was covered with helpful hints on places to eat and points of interest. Whether you wanted to spend a lot of money and go for a helicopter tour of a glacier or take a prehistoric walk around town, it was covered I knew exactly what I wanted to do when we arrived at each port– except Victoria British Columbia
I was surprised that the book left out Victoria because our cruise ship stopped there. I hope they add This charming city in their next edition.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my usual review, but I found this book very useful. It gave highlights of Alaska cruise ports with allowed us to determine the best excursions and best options for our time spent in the cities. It WAS missing Victoria and included a Vancouver map... which seemed odd. Why not an Alaska panhandle map?
I still would recommend it for anyone considering an Alaska cruise... and check out Parnassus Books in Sitka. A lovely spot!

[Kat B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited to help prepare for an Alaska cruise. I usually have trouble reading guide books ahead of time – it’s hard for me to picture what I’m reading and whether it will be relevant to me or not. I skimmed the book where it talked about the cruise ports I would be visiting. It provided some bits and pieces of background that I didn’t already have, but I found YouTube videos of port activities to have been more helpful.

[Shelby Costa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great info for Alaskan cruises. Only missing info is Victoria Island which many of the ships stop at. It seems to be a missing piece of many travel books, and I'm not sure why.

[Alex Bonis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide book

[Stacie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little out of date perhaps but you get the gist of what Alaska has to offer. Great pictures make the book.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Getting ready for an Alaska cruise I found this book on Amazon. I should have read the details more carefully because most of the ports included in the book were not on the cruise I was taking, and most of the ports we did stop at were not included. Arrgg!! This book was almost worthless for me.

I will say that the photographs are beautiful, and the kindle version is very handy. But buyer beware, make sure you know what the guidebook is covering.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

You could not see everything in seven days; even in the towns we visited. Would have been nice to have Victoria Island included.