Organizations and Reference Books

Introduction: The Passage Planning Guides are designed as a source of information to help those planning extended cruises whether from the UK waters or world wide. The original guide by John Lawson now has extended coverage and the Guides include many links to websites covering both passage information and many destinations.  Information is not only given in text form but is being displayed using annotated Google Maps; These also allow immediate access to their local search facility.
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