1071 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.
1071 Published Articles
“Your safety will be at risk” – Australian government strongly warns against snapping up cheap Middle East flights
Return economy Sydney to London flights are on offer for $1500, while business class can be found for $3500. But are they worth the risk?
Tips & Advice
Are cruise lines nickel and diming or just ensuring cruise prices are stable and fair?
Probably the most frequent and passionate complaint you’ll hear from regular cruisers, is that cruise lines are ‘nickel and diming’ them.
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Celebrity Edge has the ‘wow but Celebrity Solstice has the space: Why I’d choose different Celebrity ships for different trips
Cruise Passenger puts these two popular ships up against each to help you decide when you book your next cruise.
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas starts sea trials – reviews praise the activities on its mega class ships
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, which is set to join Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas as the biggest cruise ship in the world, set out on its first sea trials.
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Daughter of Suzanne Rees reveals she had to request a refund after her mum died on cruise ship shore excursion
Almost six months on from the tragic death of Suzanne Rees, many questions remain over her death. But the treatment of her family is also now in question.
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Airlines resume flights through the Middle East – what’s changed and how to fly to Europe now
Flights to Europe through the Middle East are resuming but the situation remains unstable, leaving travellers still looking at other routes.
Tips & Advice
Woman dies in snorkelling accident and man lost overboard on Carnival Splendor cruise from Sydney
A man has gone overboard on Carnival Splendor, while the ship was sailing off the coast of Brisbane on Friday night. He was reported missing around 2am and authorities are currently searching for the man.
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High and lows of Australia cruise season 2025/26, as the last of 63 ships departs
The 2025/26 Australia cruise season was a shining success despite a drop in capacity from the previous year.
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