what to read about Alaskan cruises?

[HCTiger9704]

I am thinking about going on an Alaskan Cruise in Summer 2014. I am wondering what books, magazines, blogs, est. I should read?

[Arusha]

The two books most often recommended on CC have been:

• "The Alaska Cruise Handbook" by Joe Upton
  
• "Alaska by Cruise Ship" by Anne Vipond
  

They provide a good overview of the ports and the interesting sights for tourists. Both have large pull-out maps. The Upton map is detailed and heavily annotated, and is the one I brought along on my cruise.

[pdmlynek]

"The Alaska Cruise Handbook" by Joe Upton

 

I was pleasantly surprised how well written this book is. I highly recommend it. It not as much of a typical tour guide (e.g., Fodor, Frommers, Lonely Planet, and like), but concentrates on the history and context of what you are seeing.

[Keith1010]

I would also say the Alaska Cruise Handbook is a wise choice of something to read.

 

Keith

[zetalove08]

I was pleasantly surprised how well written this book is. I highly recommend it. It not as much of a typical tour guide (e.g., Fodor, Frommers, Lonely Planet, and like), but concentrates on the history and context of what you are seeing.

 

I agree 100%! Just got this book recently and I love it! The map alone it comes with it awesome in itself.