CRUISE LINES

Market rewards Carnival earnings report

Carnival Corp. beat Wall Street's earnings expectations through cost controls and less price discounting.

Cruising in style: 'Premium' ships offer luxuries without top-tier prices

On the new Celebrity Solstice, cruisers dine in a barrel-vaulted Tuscan steak restaurant divined by superstar designer Adam D. Tihany, watch glass-art vases as they are blown at the Corning Museum's hot glass shows and walk barefoot in the grass -- literally.

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• Florida-port summer cruises offer family fun

CRUISE VACATIONS

Florida-port summer cruises offer family fun

Many South Florida families are sticking closer to home these days, and with 16 cruise ships sailing from Florida ports this summer, a sea vacation is a good option. An added plus: Even though summer is high season for family travel, families can still find some good deals, particularly in early and late summer.

• Cruising in style: 'Premium' ships offer luxuries without top-tier prices

NEW CRUISE LINE

Single-ship 'Celebration' targets bargain seekers

A new cruise line is appealing to the budget-minded passenger with a smaller ship, fewer amenities and lower prices than the competition.

• Cruising in style: 'Premium' ships offer luxuries without top-tier prices

WATCHING YOUR WALLET

Planning, restraint keep cruise budget on course

You've found a killer cruise deal -- but you're worried that once onboard, you'll bust your budget. It doesn't have to happen. A little advance planning -- and a little discipline -- can save the day. Here are our tips for keeping your budget in check:

• Cruising in style: 'Premium' ships offer luxuries without top-tier prices