961 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.
961 Published Articles
Four Seasons $5000 per night luxury yacht heads to sea trials
The launch of the company's first vessel has been delayed by two months, and will now set sail for the first time in March 2026.
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France passes huge new tax on cruise passengers costing $1.3 billion each year
The French senate has voted to pass an AUD$26 tax per port per passenger for cruise ships in France.
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‘We’re not smoking, we’re vaping!” Cruisers with electric cigarettes spark rows after refusing to stay in smoking areas
Smoking areas and the enforcement of them has always been a big debate amongst cruisers, but in recent years, due to the rise of vaping, this debate has taken a new turn.
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Your verdict: Carnival Splendor vs Carnival Adventure
Of the Carnival cruise fans surveyed, 74% said that Carnival Splendor is a better ship than Carnival Adventure.
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Should Royal Caribbean switch their drinks package to a fixed price?
Royal Caribbean currently uses dynamic pricing for its drinks package, meaning that prices are constantly changing.
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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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