Retired 07 Posted April 19, 2007 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I believe I saw in an earlier thread a mention of a cruise companion book, I think put out by Princess that some people found very useful on their Alaskan cruise. (maps, geographical info on the glaciers,etc). I ran searches here and on the Princess site, and came up empty. Does anyone have any info on this book? (where to get it/if it's worth it, etc).... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted April 19, 2007 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Here is at least one thread about it on the Alaska board http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=533952 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeGone Posted April 19, 2007 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2007 You can purchase it on board. When we were on the Sapphire, the captain was available the first night to autograph it. It's very helpful with maps and tons of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebreeze Posted April 19, 2007 #4 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I got a new one still in shrink wrap from amazon for $12.22, which I think is much less than they are on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted April 19, 2007 #5 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I got a new one still in shrink wrap from amazon for $12.22, which I think is much less than they are on the ship As per info in the link above, there are two versions of this book. The Princess version apparently is more comprehensive. You could buy it onboard but if I had it before the cruise, I would have looked at it more than I did while on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS-KARR Posted April 19, 2007 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Prior to our cruise I had sent away to PRINCESS and purchased the set. It comes with some SUPER DETAILED maps and the entire package is great. You can follow your movement thru the inside passage and pick out from the map all the points of interest along the way. You can ck your exact position (latitude & longitude) on the map against the position shown on the closed circuit TV in your cabin. I wouldn't leave home without it and like the rest 0f AK it's worth every cent of the cost. Have a super trip e CIAO, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextelcup Posted April 19, 2007 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2007 IF you went through a travel agent, you might consider asking if the t/a knows where to get it at a discount. When I posed this question to my t/a, she told me she usually has one placed in the client's cabin (that's me ;) ), but now that she knows I am interested in it, she will mail it to my home before the cruise :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poconolady Posted April 19, 2007 #8 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Sorry--I just bought the last copy that they had on ebay--used $14.90 plus shipping. Keep your eyes open and there will be more, I'm sure. All of you former Alaska cruisers who want to sell their copies --there is a need for them right now, if you want to put them up on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebreeze Posted April 19, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 19, 2007 As per info in the link above, there are two versions of this book. The Princess version apparently is more comprehensive. You could buy it onboard but if I had it before the cruise, I would have looked at it more than I did while on the ship. The one I bought says Princess Cruises Edition, and it is the new 2005 edition. Just watch ebay and amazon and maybe you can nab one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted April 19, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 19, 2007 You can buy it though through the Princess Gifts site http://www.princess.com/onboard/services/gifts/boutiques_4.html I bought it for my husband 2 months before our Alaska cruise and he LOVED it. It was very useful for planning ahead and than great to have on board. They set up a time and place when the Captain is available to sign the books during the cruise. Hope that helps, Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldybandt Posted April 20, 2007 #11 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Do they sell the book on the ship or do you hae to pre-order it? Thanks, Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debjo Posted April 20, 2007 #12 Share Posted April 20, 2007 When I talked with Princess cruises on the phone a couple months ago, they told me that it was $20 if purchased on the ship or $25 if we ordered it from them ahead of time. I opted to wait and get it on the ship. My husband decided to surprise me with the book and ended up ordering it...guess he didn't need that extra $5 in his cruise account! All in all, I'm so glad that we got it ahead of time. Reading it before our cruise has helped me get an overview of what we will be seeing along the way and an insight into the ports-of-call. Besides that, it has helped pass some of the time while we've been waiting for our cruise date to get here...only one more month to go...guess I'd better hurry up and finish the book before the cruise gets here...I want to be "seeing" the Alaskan wonders rather than reading about them on the cruise! Debjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldybandt Posted April 20, 2007 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Debjo, thanks for the info on the book, but since were so close and Princess is so slow shipping stuff, ( I still have no cruise docs) I think I better wait till I am on board, besides that 5 bucks will almost pay for a drink...hehehehe Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted April 20, 2007 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2007 My husband said the same thing, it was WELL worth the $5 to have it ahead of time. It's VERY insightful, indepth about the ports you will be visiting and the history along the way. He was thrilled with it :D HOWEVER it was slow in arriving. As I recall at about 2 weeks :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venusbello1 Posted April 20, 2007 #15 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I bought mine from this company http://www.epicenterpress.com/getpage.cfm?file=book8284.html They are a publishing company that sells books about the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. They were founded in Alaska and the books are shipped from Seattle--I received mine in a about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewdog Posted April 20, 2007 #16 Share Posted April 20, 2007 We got a glossy, full color guide when our docs came for our tip next month. Is this not the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted April 20, 2007 #17 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Did Ya have ta pay for it? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmasteach Posted April 20, 2007 #18 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I purchased one from Amazon and it came with no set of maps:mad: Oh well, save a buck here, and spend on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewdog Posted April 21, 2007 #19 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Did Ya have ta pay for it? Touche'! No, Princess sent it with our docs. So I guess it is different DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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