I looked at lots of Caribbean travel books and was disappointed to find little to no valuable information on DCL's ports of call. It hardly seemed worth buying a big fat book on the Caribbean islands when only a handful of pages actually covered the ones I'd be visiting. This book, on the other hand, has several pages dedicated to each of DCL's ports of call and excellent descriptions of excursions and on-your-own adventures.

Especially useful are sample menus for the DCL restaurants, details of spa services, packing tips, stateroom plans, and misc "magical" hints to make a DCL cruise memorable.

I discovered some inaccuracies while on the cruise, but nothing that ruined my vacation. Changes in schedules, activities, menus, prices, etc. are inevitable. Fortunately the authors keep their web site up to date with revisions.

Two things I love about this book besides the content in general: one, the authors aren't snobbish or know-it-alls; they're "real" people. I don't worry that they're being paid by someone to say positive things, and they seem to be very honest with their reviews. Two, it's a compact book that's easy to take along anywhere--and believe me, you'll want to.

Don't re-invent the wheel! Get this book, and if it doesn't answer all your questions, THEN check out some of the few excellent web sites dedicated to DCL info.


helpful no matter how much you think you know   March 27, 2003
 14 out of 14 found this review helpful

We rec'd this book only days before we left on our cruise. Despite doing extensive research on the web for months prior, within minutes of receiving the Passporter I learned new and useful information. The book was a joy to have onboard as we used it throughout the day to determine dining choices and entertainment possibilities. Most importantly the index and/or maps provided instant clarification to questions about specific locations on the ship. The book is written in an easy to follow format and in such a way that makes you think of Jennifer and Dave as old friends just giving advice. Great Book.


Finally a DCL Guidebook   March 3, 2003
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This info is all on the web, IF you are willing to comb websites, download hundreds of pages and comb through the message boards for hours, days, weeks..... Finally, you do not have to do that, thanks to Jennifer, Dave and Mickey and their crew of writers. Nicely written, well organized with everything you need to know about cruising the Magic or Wonder.


Bon Voyage   February 28, 2003
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

We are planning a Disney Cruise for May 2004 and this book is full of the most valueable information I have ever come across on Cruise ships. The maps alone are worth the purchase. I love the details described for the staterooms and I have never found info on ports and shore excursions in any other books like what is printed here. Great job Jennifer & Dave