FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9, 2007 -- MSC has extended its "Children Sail Free" promotion on Caribbean cruises through bookings made until Aug. 31.

Youngsters ages 17 and under sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults sail free (government fees and taxes of $31.52 to $56.32 per person are additional) on select Caribbean itineraries of MSC Lirica, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.

Rates begin at $579 per person for the ship's 7-night Western Caribbean Dec. 14 sailing and $849 per person for the following 10-night cruises:

-- 10-night Deep Caribbean: Dec. 4, Jan. 9, Jan. 29, Feb. 18 and March 9

-- 10-night Panama: Jan. 19, Feb. 8, Feb. 28, March 19

During the 10-night itineraries, guests can enjoy MSC Cruises' private paradise experience at Cayo Levantado in the Dominican Republic and, from mid- January through mid-March, take part in whale-watching shore excursions.

Reservations must be made by Aug. 31. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Restrictions apply and the offer is capacity controlled.