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Throughout Cruise Watch, useful links have been included in the text. Following is a list of additional informative sites:

Links to Vancouver Tourism Sites
Links to Alaska Tourism Sites
Links to Cruise Line Sites

 
CRUISE MAGAZINES & INFORMATION: .
The Mariners Cabin
www.themarinerscabin.com/mariners_home.htm

Started in 2006, this cruise community features a chat room, reader reviews and lots of useful information.

The World Ship Society
www.worldshipsociety.org

This international society for nautical enthusiasts is based in England.

Maritime Matters
www.maritimematters.com

A site on ocean liner history and cruise ship news.

Marine links
www.marinelink.com

Technical information including azipod propulsion.

Ships and Cruises.com
www.shipsandcruises.com

The latest news from the cruise industry. Cruise itineraries, cruise offers; family and special cruises are also included along with profiles of new ships, objective ship reviews, and a directory of cruise lines. 

Cruise Reviews
www.cruisereviews.com

Very useful site containing three sections: Courageous Travel Agents, Remarkably Courageous Cruise Lines and Helpful Web Sites. No advertising, just good information. 

Seacruise Chat
www.seacruisechat.com

Seacruise Reviews
www.seacruisereviews.com

Seacruise was the first Cruise Chat Channel on the Internet, started back in 1996. Seacruise Reviews aims to be the most complete list of cruise reviews on the Internet. In association with the newsgroup, Rec Travel Cruises.

Australia Cruise Club
www.austcruiseclub.com
Maritime World Online
www.e-CruiseWorld.com

From Australia, links and news with an Australian perspective on cruising.

Cruise Ships
www.cruzship.de

From Germany, a non-commercial site featuring cruise calls in Germany, best places to see cruise ships and general information.

The Port of Vancouver
www.portvancouver.com

Facts and figures about Vancouver's port and the annual Alaska cruise schedule.

RealAdventures.com
www.RealAdventures.com

International guide to accommodations, adventures, travel, resorts, cruises & more. Active community of travelers and a forum to share experiences with others.

 
CRUISE PRODUCTS: .
Maritime Replicas
www.maritimereplicas.com 
Replicas of cruise ships, classic liners and other types of ships are created at the company's 'mini-shipyard' in Miami. Outstanding attention to design and detail.

www.beashoppe.com
Classic Norwegian Wool Knits - ideal for on deck - distinctive for dress casual events - You can order from the Bea's Sweater Shoppe site.
Paradise Island Distributors
www.snorkel-gear.com

Yes, people are snorkeling in Alaska - and scuba diving. This site will be helpful for your Caribbean cruises as well.

ACCOMMODATION: .
Nu-Salya Chalet B&B, en route to Whistler
www.nusalya.com

Charming upscale B&B between Vancouver and Whistler offering cruise passengers a unique Coast Mountain experience at their scenic recreation/adventure location.

Johnson Heritage House Bed & Breakfast, Vancouver
johnsons-inn-vancouver.com

A romantic 4.5 star bed & breakfast with handcrafted woodwork, fun antiques, mountain views and hearty breakfasts. Located in a safe, quiet, lovely neighborhood, close to downtown and most attractions.

The Historic Skagway Inn Bed & Breakfast & Fine Dining
www.skagwayinn.com

Turn of the century ambience characterizes this Victorian Inn dating back to the gold rush of 1897. Operating first as a brothel, then a boarding house, a family residence and finally an Inn, enjoy the hospitality of Karl and Rosemary Klupar and the fine dining of Chef Wendall at Olivia's Restaurant. Stop by for dinner if your ship is sailing late. Transportation to and from your ship provided. Call 907-983-2713. Visit for lunch on the "Gourmet Skagway" shore excursion on Princess Cruises.

WORKING AT SEA: .
Cruise Ship Jobs
www.cruiseshipjob.com 
New World Cruise Employment Agency. Complete listings of available shipboard positions, requirements and salary ranges. Online application form.
The Cruise Employment Databank
www.nwcruisejobs.com 
Cruise Employment Databank. Online searchable database. Contains thousands of employment profiles of cruise employment candidates. Post resumes for cruise ships jobs and cruise lines employment. Best source for employers, cruise lines personnel managers, concessions and recruiters.
Cruise Line Employment
www.cruiselinejob.com 
The most informative site about the cruise industry shipboard employment and job positions. Cruise lines and cruise vessels profiles. Cruise Lines Employment Guide.
Cruise Ship Entertainment
www.cruiseshipentertainment.com 
The most informative site about the cruise industry onboard entertainment positions.
CRUISE CAMS: .
Vancouver Cams
www.vancouvereview.com

See the ships at Canada Place and other views around the city.

Miraflores Lock Cam
www.pancanal.com - click on "live camera"

The Panama Canal site contains a web cam. Everything you need to know about this engineering marvel. The site uses flash and can be very cumbersome to download so be patient.


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