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Tallis Boerne Marcus
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.
794 Published Articles
Exclusive: Despite harsh criticism, 70% of cruisers are enjoying the new Carnival ships
The survey revealed that of those who have already sailed on the new ships, 66% reported having a good experience, and 21% reported having an ‘okay’ experience.
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Cruise industry sues Alaskan town over shore tour tax as another throws out cruise caps
CLIA has put forward a lawsuit against the small Alaskan town of Skagway, which has a population of just 1212 people.
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“People think we’re rich but we’re not” – living on a cruise ship doesn’t cost what you’d think
American couple Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen have revealed the secrets of their lifestyle, eight months into their 15-year journey of living on a cruise ship.
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Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor is a regular guest out of Sydney Harbour, sailing year round out of Sydney.
Carnival Cruises
The Royal Caribbean tweak that will make your cruise cost $60 more
Royal Caribbean blog reported seeing the prices jump up, with many of the cruise lines signature cocktails which were previously USD$14, now costing USD$15.
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Why New Zealand’s hugely popular cruise ports are losing ships and tourism dollars
Its cruise association has reported a 40% decline in port calls, and has launched a campaign to persuade cruise lines to return.
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How the NT and Darwin are smashing cruise records and welcoming more ships than ever
The port of Darwin is fresh off a record cruise season, with a massive 113 cruise ships visiting the port over Australia’s 2024/25 cruise season.
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Royal Caribbean opens Lelepa waitlist for first ever Pacific private beach club
Since the announcement, Aussies have been wondering what this could mean for cruising in Australia.
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