1044 Published Articles
Tallis Boerne Marcus
Journalist
With nearly four years of experience writing for Big Splash Media, Tallis Boerne Marcus is a trusted authority on travel and cruising. Covering everything from the latest ship launches to top cruise destinations and critical consumer insights, his in-depth reporting sets the standard in travel journalism. His work frequently attracts attention from leading publications and travel sites, making him a key voice in the industry. Tallis enjoys travelling abroad and taking long hikes.
1044 Published Articles
“The joy in traveling is meeting the LOCAL PEOPLE, going to local shops, seeing how people really live” – cruisers push back on Royal’s beach club
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian ... Read more
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Experts: Take this advice now to avoid a surge of price rises on your cruise package
As people across the world drive to the local petrol station and see fuel prices surging, cruise ships will prove no exception.
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New age of cruising: 60% of Royal Caribbean Aussie sailings go to Lelepa from $125 a day
A new age of cruising has dawned in Australia, with Royal Caribbean releasing its ... Read more
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WATCH: Royal Caribbean’s Lelepa private destination is coming in October 2027 – here’s all the info
Royal Caribbean has announced the opening dates for Lelepa, as well as what to expect at the new private destination. The destination will open from October 2027 and the first sailings that visit Lelepa can be booked from March 19. Read through to see what is and isn't included, what amenities there are and look at photos and videos of what the new destination will look like.
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Aus government warns against Middle East transit with escalation “likely” – here’s how to fly to Europe now
An estimated 115,000 Australians are currently trapped in the Middle East as the USA and Israel’s conflict against Iran escalates.
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Will the MUA’s anti-Carnival campaign cut $1 bn from Australia’s cruise earnings?
The Maritime Union of Australia’s campaign targeting Carnival Cruise Line could further harm Australia’s cruise sector, which is already contracting.
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Automated navigation safety check to blame for Coral Adventurer reef grounding – official report
The investigation into Coral Adventurer's grounding near Papua New Guinea has revealed that an automated freeze in the navigation system caused the ship to miss a planned turn.
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“‘Yay’ for the upgrades, but people were expecting more ” – guests share first impressions of refitted Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter has just undergone a $65 million dry dock over three weeks in Singapore, but based on first impressions, guests have yet to be impressed.
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