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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.
1101 Published Articles

Could you sue your cruise line for ‘chair hogging’? This German court says yes
A German tourist has been awarded about $1600 in a rather extraordinary lawsuit over โchair hoggingโ.
News

New Zealand’s strategic cruise plan steams ahead while Australia continues to lag behind
New Zealand continues to steam ahead with its collaborative cruise strategy, formed by industry and government together and presented by the New Zealand Cruise Association.
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Dare to compare: Should you cruise with Azamara or Oceania Cruises?
There are two cruise lines that have been upping their presence in Australia, and they have something in common.
Tips & Advice

“Entitlement of the Seas” – Royal Caribbean cruisers mocked for protesting a missed port
The Alaskan cruise season has run into another obstacle, with Royal Caribbean cruisers extremely upset at last-minute itinerary changes to their Alaskan sailings.
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“Book now!” – thanks to the Middle East, that European 2027 cruise may already be full and will certainly be priced at a premium
A combination of geopolitical events, rising interest in cruising has all experts saying the same thing, if you want to cruise next year, book now!
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“Some of the stuff I’ve seen people do at cruise buffets is insane” – are unhygienic cruisers ruining the buffet?
While the crew can only do so much, we've heard reports of poor hygiene practices by other passengers.
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Cruising has never been so popular – why are Mexico and Barcelona determined to halt its growth?
Over recent years, cities and countries around the world have begun putting up more and more regulatory barriers for cruise ships, and lately, this process appears to be accelerating.
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Japan beats Europe to become our favourite destination – here’s what you need to know to cruise there from $200 a night
Japan has become Australia's favourite cruise destination. Here's what you need to know to book.
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