Book excerpt: The Cruise Companion: A Practical Guide to a Worry-Free Cruise Vacationis your definitive guide to cruising. Not only will it give readers tips and information they need to get the most out of your cruise experience,The Cruise Companionwill also show readers how to get the best cruise at the right price. Written in reference-manual format,The Cruise Companionis an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of a cruise vacation in sequential order from selecting and planning a cruise to disembarkation and returning home. A veteran of the cruise industry, author Kevin Yano takes the mystery out of cruising and shows why it is such a great vacation option. With theCruise Companionin hand readers will be able to see more, do more, relax more, spend less and enjoy a truly worry-free cruise vacation.