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Cruise Pulse: News and Notes for Jan. 13, 2016

Jason Leppert
by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Wed January 13, 2016

Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

Sirena to Exclusively Feature Custom-Designed Mattresses from Italy
When the Sirena launches in April 2016, it will exclusively feature Oceania Cruises' new Ultra Tranquility Bed before going fleet-wide as remaining ships go in for dry-dock.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show's 'Presidential Expert' Macey Hensley Has a Carnival Adventure of a Lifetime
Five-year-old Macey Hensley, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"'s presidential expert, recently enjoyed Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze.

Age of Discovery: A Unique Collaboration Between Cunard, The Savoy, and Jack Daniel's
Cunard, The Savoy and Jack Daniel's will produce the specialty Age of Discovery cocktail aged onboard the Queen Mary 2 World Voyage.

Carnival Corporation's New Sustainability Report Highlights Key Environmental and Social Initiatives
Carnival Corporation & plc released its 2014 Sustainability Report outlining its 10 cruise brands and 2020 sustainability goals.

JUST THE LINKS

A four-day "The Walking Dead"-themed cruise will set sail with members of the TV show's cast aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on Jan. 15.

Fitness and healthy living expert Shannan Ponton is set to return to Carnival Cruise Line's local Australian cruise ships.

Scenic has announced a new partnership with tour operator Classic Vacations as its only luxury river cruise provider.

In the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, Carnival Cruise Line was named "Best Cruise Line" and "Best Cruise Ship For Dining" (Carnival Breeze), and Variety Cruises was chosen as the number one Boutique Cruise Line Worldwide.


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