CRUISE travel is on the up and up. Recognising this, travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has for the first time released guidebooks to help travellers discover the best onshore experiences.
The Cruise Ports series comprises guides to Alaska, the Caribbean, and Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
It features colour maps, highlights, reviews and tips on how to save time and money, the best shopping, eating and things to do in each port.
Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with a family, each book features essential information ranging from local life and cultural insights to month-by-month events.
Cruise Ports also offers advice on how to choose the right cruise.
Top 10 Alaska Cruise Ports
Seattle, Vancouver, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Whittier, Seward and Anchorage.
Top 12 Caribbean Cruise Ports
St-Martin/Sint Maarten, St Kitts & Nevis, Curacao, Barbados, Bonaire, Aruba, St Thomas & St John, Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Antigua, San Juan and Cozumel.
Top 12 Scandinavia & Northern Europe Cruise Ports
Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Reykjavik, Riga and Gdansk.
All three books are in full colour - RRP $29.99. The books can be downloaded as digital PDFs at a cost of $4.99 per chapter - https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/cruise-ports