957 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.
957 Published Articles
The best types of transpacific cruises to try in 2026/27
Transpacific cruises are not limited to Australia to the USA, with Asia to North America routes such as Japan to Vancouver offering culturally rich alternatives. These sailings can be good value and often combine Asian ports with destinations like Alaska.
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Two Silversea ships celebrate historic double-dock at Melbourne’s station pier
Melbourne's cruise industry got a thrill over the weekend as two Silversea ships, Silver Nova and Silver Moon simultaneously docked at Station Pier.
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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.
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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 they’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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