943 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.
943 Published Articles
Exclusive: New Zealand’s cruise strategy is producing extraordinary results – Australia must do the same
New Zealand’s unified cruise strategy has delivered fast results, lifting confidence, cutting barriers and attracting more ships. Australia, now down 35 percent in cruise capacity, risks falling behind unless it creates its own national plan.
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Give us our perks: Carnival guests demand better cabins and equal treatment in poll on Carnival Encounter and Adventure changes
An exclusive poll by Cruise Passenger on what Carnival guests want reveals the depth of feeling about the upcoming dry-dock changes for Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure.
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Newcastle v Wollongong – Aussies are split on where Sydney’s new terminal should go
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. 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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Will Princess’s new 2027/28 sailings usher in a new era for Australia cruising?
In a huge win for Australia’s cruise industry, Princess Cruises has confirmed it’s bringing three ships to Australia for the 2027/28 season.
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After 800,000 prescriptions, is it time for medical marijuana be allowed on cruise ships?
Carnival Cruise Lines continues to ban medical marijuana despite the fact that 800,000 prescriptions have been issued. Should it be changed?
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As Carnival raises WiFi prices – is it time to ask for better package options?
Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises are two of the only major lines that don't offer a package price to combine drinks and Wi-Fi.
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Exclusive: Cruise fares 60% higher in Australia than in the USA – here’s why
If you’ve been feeling like your cruise price has been creeping up over recent years, you’re definitely not crazy.
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The tragic case of Suzanne Rees and what investigators will be looking for on Coral Adventurer
On Saturday, 80 year-old Suzanne Rees joined a hiking tour to Cook’s Look summit on Lizard Island as part of her Coral Expeditions cruise. Temperatures were reportedly as high as fifty degrees as the group was hiking.
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