Chicago Tribune
" Anne Vipond goes beyond the standard cruise-guide fodder of ship and port descriptions. It's a comprehensive work."


Travel Trade
"Covers the destinations with solid detail and from the cruiser's perspective."


Vancouver Province
"Take along this book and you'll have all you need to know of any port where the cruise ships dock."


Library Journal. March 2005
"This book should be considered a high priority. A core resource for most public libraries."


Book Description
One of the greatest engineering feats ever, the Panama Canal is becoming one of the world's most popular cruise itineraries. Ports of call span the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, but the highlight of the cruise is the eight-hour transit of the Canal in which six massive locks raise and lower the ship 85 feet. Read about the monumental construction of the Canal as well as the history, culture, flora and fauna of this tropical region. Detail provided on popular ports, from Florida to California. Over 400 maps and photos most in color. Includes giant color fold out map of Panama Canal


From the Publisher
This new edition of Panama Canal By Cruise Ship includes changes to home ports and updates on itineraries and changes to the fleet cruising to this beautiful and interesting destination. Books gives details of all cruise lines and ports for Panama Canal.


From the Inside Flap
Anne Vipond, author of several books on cruising, describes the engineering challenges faced and the personalities involved in this fascinating saga, and provides practical information to help passengers make the most of their time in port. Descriptions of each country, island and port of call are supported by in depth research and detailed maps. Includes Florida ports, islands of the Caribbean, the Canal, Central America, Mexican Riviera and the West Coast ports of California.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

One of the greatest engineering feats ever, the Panama Canal is one of the world's most popular cruise itineraries. Ports of call in this book span the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, but the highlight of the cruise is the eight-hour transit of the Canal in which six massive locks raise and lower cruise ships 85 feet in each direction. Reading about the monumental construction of the Canal and its history makes this voyage an unforgettable experience. Panama Canal By Cruise Ship also features the culture, flora and fauna of this tropical region. Port information from Florida to California.Includes detail on:

- How the Canal was built with detailed illustrations- History and culture of Panama and Caribbean- All ports of call with local attractions and walking tour maps- Shore excursion information- Best way to get around each island and port with cab fares and bus info- Shopping tips for duty-free and local products- Best beaches plus dive and snorkel sites

Printed on high quality matte stock with color photography throughout, Panama Canal By Cruise Ship includes port maps which show exactly where your ship docks and distances to attractions. Golf courses for each island included. Over 300 photos (most in color) and 100 maps. Comes with beautiful large pullout color map of the Panama Canal.

SYNOPSIS

An indispensable guide for anyone taking a Panama Canal Cruise, this guide takes readers deep inside the story of how the Canal came to be built. For its time, it was the world's equivalent to the moon launch and its benefits were more far reaching with great improvements to world trade and North American security. Few today would also realize the human sacrifice as disease and accidents in the early years of the Canal's construction took over 20,000 lives. Transiting this famous isthmus was a dream of mariners for almost 400 years, now cruise passengers can cross from one great ocean to another in just eight hours. Panama Canal By Cruise Ship combines the fascinating history of the region with detail of all the ports enjoyed by passengers as they complete this cruise. It is the cruise of a lifetime and this guidebook makes the trip truly memorable.

FROM THE CRITICS

Chicago Tribune

In Panama Canal By Cruise Ship, author Anne Vipond goes beyond the standard cruise-guide fodder of ship and port descriptions. Though she supplies that information, she also tells the story of the canal's arduous construction and what its eventual completion meant to the world. She fleshes out details on Panama itself and the countries and cities one is most likely to visit and the plants and animals one is most likely to see during a trans-canal cruise. There's even a pull-out map of the isthmus with all major points identified. It's a comprehensive work.

Toronto Globe and Mail

...there are few books better on cruising than those by Anne Vipond.

Travel Trade Magazine