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Cruise Pulse: News and Notes for Dec. 21, 2015

Cruise Line & Cruise Ship Costa Cruises Jason Leppert December 21, 2015

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New Costa 'Happiness Squared' Promotional Splash Stars Shakira
Costa Cruises has announced new brand initiatives and an international promotion featuring Shakira and the slogan "welcome to happiness squared."

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Cruise Line Employees Make the Season Bright for Northwest Harvest and New Beginnings
Employees of Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Princess Cruises donated time and money to fight hunger and domestic abuse.

Carnival Sunshine’s Inaugural Call in Martinique Marked with Shipboard Ceremony
A traditional maritime plaque exchange commemorated the inaugural call of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine in the Caribbean island of Martinique.

Costa Cruises to Become Direct Sell
Updated: Costa chief says otherwise. Following a new business model as of February 2016, Costa Cruises will stop selling through U.K. travel agents to instead sell direct from its website and calls.

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