Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2009 by Douglas Ward

If you're planning a cruise for 2009, be sure to purchase a copy of Berlitz Complete 2009 Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships). There are several guides available on the market, but the Berlitz guide by Douglas Ward is irreplaceable.

Now in its twenty-fourth year of publication, the Berlitz book is an honest, independent look at the cruise options available to today's savvy traveler. Ward includes full reviews of over 270 cruise ships. He compares major cruise lines in terms of cabin facilities, food, and service. For the cost-conscious traveler, there are numerous budget tips.

One of my favorite features is the "strengths and weaknesses" of each cruise line. There are lots of ways to cruise, and Ward offers you plenty of information to help you choose a cruise.

Numerous articles highlight the needs of specific types of travelers: honeymooners, families, the physically challenged, and more.

So get yourself a copy. Read it, study it, love it. I did.