What's new aboard all those new ships

The economy may be sailing slowly these days, but that hasn't stopped South Florida's cruise lines, which are introducing a half-dozen new ships here this fall.

• Sizing up So. Florida's newest cruise ships
• No tux? No problem

CRUISEWEAR

No tux? No problem

Casual-dress men, take heart: When you sail the seven seas, you can now leave that tux at home. Instead of a ''formal'' night, Carnival Cruise Lines now offers a ''cruise elegant'' evening. Other lines offer casual-dining alternatives for those who don't want to change out of their shorts. Still other lines have tossed the dress-up concept into the ocean.

• What's new aboard all those new ships

CELEBRITY SOLSTICE

Simply elegant aboard line's next big star

Celebrity's new ship, Solstice, is as simple, and as sophisticated, as walking barefoot in the park. Literally. One of the hallmarks of the first in Celebrity's new series of ships is a broad carpet of genuine grass, developed over a half-dozen years to withstand the salt and wind that go with sea voyages. And while it may seem like a gimmick -- will vacationers able to pay premium prices this year really hang out in the grass? -- the Lawn Club, as it's been dubbed, is a tangible symbol of the kind...

• What's new aboard all those new ships

CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

Fun ship atmosphere has passengers tickled pink

A splendid addition to the fleet comes with friendly staff, plenty of entertainment and, get this, good food.

• Carnival Splendor's sexiest place at sea
• What's new aboard all those new ships