Editorial Review:

Sail the world on modern freighters in roomy first class staterooms well below cruise ship rates. Cargo Ship Cruising shows you how to do it. Included are the sagas of two freighter voyages which compare cruising in container ships to cruising in general cargo ships as well as illustrate what freighter life is like. Also included are passenger-carrying freighter routes, selecting and booking cargo ship cruises, and preparing for your cruise and your ports of call.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0

Great concept - Weak treatment.:

Okay, here's the deal. I'm looking for a great way to study for the bar. A thirty or sixty day cruise sounded like a great option. I wouldn't buy it again though.

Although this is a fairly entertaining read, It's a bit pricey - it's privately published so you're probably not going to find it at your local bookstore. I was disappointed by its size, scope, and overall treatment of the subject.

Best bet: if you happen to see this book at a garage sale - pick it up. Don't pay full price - you'll be... more info

Experienced travellers may be dissappointed:

This is not a reference book - it is more a description of the authors'travels. The book was obviously written by people with a lot of time on their hands. You'll find a lot of detail about changing money and visiting markets in foreign countries, for example. Still, if you have never travelled by cargo ship before, the book contains a lot of useful information, particularly about accommodation and the lifestyle on board.