Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska with Giant Pull-out Map (5th Edition)

by Anne Vipond

This is all you need to plan your time while on your Alaska cruise. I wanted a book that would enable me to make decisions about where to go when in port, what to see, what to not bother with, and how to amuse myself and my family. Like everybody taking a cruise, we wanted to get as much out of it as possible! This book is an indispensable guide to what you will see on your Alaska cruise. It describes the various ports of call, has maps of the towns, suggestions for what to do with your free time, what not to miss. Having this book precluded me from lugging around 3 different books and grabbing all those touristy brochures along the way. Have you chosen Alaska for your cruise destination? Then take this book along. Highly recommended.

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/20/2008)

Carnival Cruise Line Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping

So much to do and so little time aboard a Carnival cruise ship! Carnival Cruise Tycoon is so close to the real thing--you'll think you are actually on-board, except for one difference--you're in charge! As a representative of Carnival, you will start on a smaller ship, but can work your way up with hard work and determination to the vast 10-deck cruise liner. As Captain you will be responsible for hiring and firing employees, ship upgrades, and planning fun activities and theme cruises to keep the guests coming! Sail the high seas in style on Carnival Cruise Tycoon! For ages 13 and up.

Features:

* Feel the magic of a Carnival Cruise: The ship's exteriors and interiors are modeled after actual Carnival ships. Four ships featured: Celebration, Paradise, Legend, and Conquest!
* Beautiful ports of call, adapted from real destinations create a relaxing holiday feel.
* Plan fun and entertaining theme cruises, from singles cruises to honeymoon to Lap of Luxury to Senior/Retirement cruises.
* Watch your guests explore different restaurants and bars, modeled after actual Carnival restaurants.
* Two modes of gameplay: at port and at sea.

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Cruise Ship Tycoon

Cruise Ship Tycoon is all about setting up a luxury cruise ship, keeping guests happy and making enough money to improve your ship.

You must first select a ship. There are different decks on which you build the guest rooms, facilities, food and drinks places and entertainment to keep your guests happy.
Then, when you've made bookings, it's time to set sail!
You have to keep your guests happy by fulfilling their needs, and make a bit of money along the way to improve your cruise ship.
The cruises have a few ports, and when the ship stops at the port, you will have a short period to make more bookings and generally improve the ship. But make sure you don't take too long- the guests can get impatient!

As well as the 'freeform' game, there's also a campaign mode with 10 different missions - the tasks for example may involve getting a certain number a guests within a time limit. These missions are quite varied.
Also, there is a 'Career' mode included.

The graphics are quite impressive: you can zoom in and out freely and rotate as you wish, making it possible to view your ship from just about any angle. Watching the guests go about doing their own thing can be quite good fun, as there is alot of detail included.

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