865 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.
865 Published Articles
Aussie cruise bloggers petition Carnival to keep themed cruises beyond January 2026
Aussie cruise bloggers Rob and Ali have started a petition for Carnival to keep it's themed cruises running in Australia, and it's already run up nearly 500 signatures in two days.
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Australia’s cruise is in crisis – it’s time the government followed NZ in taking action
New Zealand's cruise industry is 40% down on cruise ship calls, and is working with the government to talk to cruise lines in a bid to persuade them to return ships to the region.
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The most heartwarming stories as crew rally to help vulnerable passengers in need
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.
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10,000 jobs at risk as New Zealand reckons with a cruise crisis and says: “This is no drill”
New Zealand is in the process of reckoning with, and attempting to reverse, an undeniable crisis for the cruise industry.
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Ultimate Guide: Star of the Seas
The world’s biggest ship is getting a twin, Star of the Seas will be every part as large as its headline catching sister ship Icon of the Seas.
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Cunard is charging for shows – is this the beginning of the end for all included cruising?
As cruise lines charge for extras, on top of increasing fares, it raises the question of whether premium lines, sailing with smaller ships, can add better value.
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Why Royal Caribbean’s new wristband tracking won’t fix badly behaved kids on ships
Here's why the new system won't be a magic for misbehaving kids on family ships.
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Why Disney Cruises failed in Australia – and how it means our capacity will be down 38%
When Disney first announced it would be sailing in Australia, it was a truly electric moment for the cruise and travel industry across the country. The energy was palpable as travel agents reported their phones ringing off the hook and the cruise community filled with excitement.
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