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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.
1020 Published Articles
Oops! Has Royal Caribbean just revealed the 2027/28 ships for Australia? It looks like yes
It appears that Royal Caribbean has accidentally revealed the homeporting ships for the 2027/28 season.
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Australia on brink of winter cruise boom as Anthem captain says Royal Caribbean is holding discussions
Australia's favourable mild winters and warm states are looking increasingly attractive for lines to sail between May and September.
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Carnival unveils new package that includes drinks, WiFi and more for $120 per day
Australians are now able to purchase the 'Ultimate Value Package' and 'Essential Value Package".
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As lines report record sales, adults only cruising continues to rise
Virgin Voyages has just reported its best ever month of bookings in January 2026, and it appears to be a sign of the times.
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Carnival Encounter reveals details of revamp – but new pizza and soft serve perks won’t arrive
Carnival has given us the first peak into what dry dock changes will look like for Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure.
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NCL Holdings orders another three ships – a total of 17 are on the way
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who own Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, have added an order for another three ships.
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“You would be refused entry on land, so why would you do it just because you are on a ship?” – cruisers debate dining attire
In what could be perceived as a slightly confusing move, Norwegian Cruise Line has tightened some of its dress code rules for specialty restaurants.
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Could this Royal Caribbean ship be making a surprising return to Australia?
While most cruise lines have already announced their 2027/28 sailings for Australia, as is the case every year, Royal Caribbean is keeping us waiting a little bit longer.
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