Carnival offers military specials

Carnival Cruise Lines has announced some special rates for members of the U.S. armed forces, including a $549 rate for a week-long southbound Alaska cruise out of Anchorage on August 29, a $569 eight-day western Caribbean itinerary out of Fort Lauderdale on October 27, and a $339 four-day Baja Mexico sailing out of San Diego on August 30.

Rates are based on double occupancy and government fees and taxes are additional, and they could be withdrawn at any time depending on the number of bookings. To book or for more information, call a travel agent or Carnival at 800-327-9501 and request fare code CPM1.