955 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.

955 Published Articles

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“It was like parents night out, so we could all relax and let our hair down” – the reviews are in for Carnival’s adults-only cruises

In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters.

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Confused by luxury all-inclusive offerings? Here’s how to work out what you need

More lines than ever are claiming to be all-inclusive but how can you really tell? Here is our guide to who is offering what - and what all-inclusive actually means.

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Carnival ships in Wollongong – is this the surprise solution to Sydney’s capacity issue?

With the selection committee for a third Sydney cruise terminal set to meet in December, cruisers have been non-stop debating the various possibilities.ย 

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Sydney’s White Bay cruisers are complaining of taxi scams – is it time for a fixed fare?

Sydney cruisers, particularly those docking at White Bay terminal, have been complaining about the high and inconsistent prices of taxis.

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Want to get Carnival lifetime Diamond status? Here’s what it will cost you

Last week, many Carnival Cruise faithful were disappointed to receive confirmation that theyโ€™d soon be removed from their loyalty status.

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Carnival guests have to wait 10-minutes between drinks – are drinks package rules going too far?

Carnival has instituted a new rule that guests with a drinks package now have to wait 10 minutes between drink orders, doubling the limit from the previous five minutes.

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Tragic death leads to cruise delays as man goes overboard on Disney Wonder

An elderly man from Melbourne has unfortunately died after going overboard on Disney Wonder.

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How Asia Cruises could revive the Aussie cruise industry

Is Asia and Japan the solution to Australiaโ€™s tumbling cruise capacity? Princess Cruises is already showing the way.

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Deal or no Deal: How to spot a bargain from a fake this Black Friday

Remember the maxim from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is?

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