1055 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.

1055 Published Articles

Ponant in Papua New Guinea

“If you want more variety, overseas is the way to go”: Aussies who want fresh cruise itineraries are looking elsewhere

The lack of variety has led cruisers to look overseas for alternative and fresh itineraries, according to comments on Cruise Passenger and social media.

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Despite the glossy ads, Royal Caribbean beach resort’s impact statement is a work in progress

Royal Caribbean's beach club at Lelepa is still consulting with locals and has yet to complete its environmental impact statement, despite a glossy video and sales campaign.

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A Middle East airline Etihad plane sits on the tarmac

Middle Eastern airlines slash air fares to Europe โ€“ but are the savings worth the risk?

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?

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Cruise ship near city skyline.

New Auckland cruise terminal expected to bring 100,000 new cruise guests a year to New Zealand

The new development is part of a $200 million โ€œbig shipsโ€ development project, with the new international cruise terminal set to open from March 2027.

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Dare to compare: how a family will save up to $4393 by switching from a resort to a cruise

As the cost of living crunch hits travel, families are discovering the cruise advantage. Not only is it more relaxed, it's also way better value than a resort.

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carnival ship

“Ignore the negative, we all had the best time, my five-year-old was crying when it was time to leave” – Carnival Encounter fans say to ignore bad reviews

Loyal passengers are backing Carnival Encounter despite early criticism after its refurbishment. While the rollout wasnโ€™t perfect, many guests say the ship still delivers a fun, family-friendly holiday with strong service, great entertainment and excellent value for money.

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A view of the beach at Lelepa, an island in Vanuatu

Celebrity Cruises is confirmed to visit Royal Caribbean’s new South Pacific private destination – here are the sailings

It's been confirmed that Celebrity Cruises will also be visiting Royal Caribbean's new private destination at Lelepa.

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regent ship

This $150,000, 6-month long world cruise visits all seven continents and if you want a spot, you’ll need to book fast

Regent Seven Seas has released the details for its 2029 world cruise, with the luxurious Seven Seas Mariner set to visit 31 countries across all seven continents.ย 

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More than 60,000 Middle East flights have been cancelled – here are the new ways to fly to Europe

An estimated 115,000 Australians are currently trapped in the Middle East as the USA and Israelโ€™s conflict against Iran escalates.ย 

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