888 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.
888 Published Articles
What our readers think of Carnival cruise ships: “For $100 per night for accommodation, food and entertainment… where else you would get it?”
As the 2025/26 cruise season approaches, cruisers continue chatting away about the current state of affairs in cruising.
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Carnival Platinum members flood internet after being stripped of their loyalty status
A few months ago, Carnival revealed the details of its new loyalty rewards system, Carnival Rewards, and the reaction was far from positive. How the line has had another go - and the reaction is still negative.
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How Broome is showing the way to bring more cruise ships to Australia
Until now, Broome has been a tide-dependent port, due to its unusually large tidal ranges, where low tide and high tide can change water depth by up to 10 metres
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As a passenger jumps off a cruise ship to escape gambling debts – is it time to rethink cruise ship casinos?
A passenger on a Caribbean cruise has jumped over the side of Rhapsody of ... Read more
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A tale of two states: how WA won over cruise and Victoria lost half its cruise visits
Much has been written in recent years about the decline of Melbourne as a cruising city, and on the eve of the 2025/26 cruise season, the situation is at critical point.
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Up to 160,000 cruisers to miss out as Disney Adventure cancels first 24 sailings
Disney Adventure, the exciting new Disney ship that is set to sail out of Singapore, has delayed its maiden voyage to March 10, 2026.
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“I am very annoyed” – Carnival apologises after removing tea and coffee for new Aussie Zero drinks package
On Carnival's Australian website, it states that "specialty coffees and teas" are excluded from the zero-proof package.
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Carnival adds new zero-alcohol drinks package – ‘Cheers! Zero Proof’
Carnival has added the options for a new no-alcohol drinks package
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