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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.

824 Published Articles

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After the Carnival Cruise Lines loyalty program debacle, why Princess could be next

Carnival Cruise Line faced heat after making changes to their loyalty program that were so drastic that 47% of cruisers threatened to leave to another cruise line. 

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Royal Caribbean won’t rule out year-round cruising to Lelepa – here’s what it might cost

Royal Caribbean could be bringing year-round cruising to Australia from 2027, to coincide with the arrival of Lelepa as a private destination on Australian itineraries.

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How you can score a $1300 return, last minute flight for a European cruise this year

Return flights to Europe are looking better than they have for years for Aussies, and there’s a surprising reason why. 

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Open and shut case? Carnival Adventure guests case falls into the harbour and sparks a debate.

A cruiser sailing on Carnival Adventure has taken a photo that shows a suitcase floating in-between the cruise ship and the port's pier, meaning a cruiser has likely just had a nightmare start to their holiday.

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Two cruise lines offer massive discounts on 2020 solo sailings

The best cruise lines for solo cruisers

There are three types of solo travellers: singles who want to mingle, introverts who prefer to keep to themselves, and those who are a bit of both.

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How did she fall? Mystery after child goes overboard on Disney cruise

A miraculous rescue of what is believed to be a daughter and her father who went overboard on a Disney ship is sweeping the internet today, but much of what happens still remains a mystery.

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The French town you won’t be seeing on your cruise itinerary anymore

The city of Cannes in France will ban cruise ships of over 1000 passengers from next year.

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Silver Cloud passengers stranded as Kimberley tide takes a turn for the worse

An incident on a Silversea cruise through Australia has resulted in around 70 cruise passengers being left stranded on an island, after being caught in fast-moving tide.

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Princess Cruises’ two-ship Aussie season with is selling out – 70% of cabins are already gone for 2025

Figures show that Princess cruises in Australia for 2025 are already about 70% sold out for the year, with executives encouraging Aussies to rather get on a plane to cruise. 

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