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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.

687 Published Articles

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Chair hogging, walkie talkies, cash games – cruise lines crack down with fresh bans 

Cruise lines are constantly adjusting their lists of prohibited items to take onboard and tinkering with onboard policies.

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Europe’s cruise congestion sparks Sun Princess ports changes with more to come 

The Sun Princess has cancelled a range of port calls due to 'port congestion'

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P&O Australia's newest member Pacific Adventure is ready to hit the water

P&O ships won’t be “Carnivalised” until 2026 – and 50% of cruisers are keen to try them out

The two P&O ships Encounter and Adventure, which are converting to Carnival, won't enter a dry dock until 2026 and 2027.

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How to beat the diving Aussie dollar and save up to $700 – pre-load onboard credit

Cruisers on Royal Caribbean can beat the diving exchange rate and save up to a few hundred dollars.

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Mario Salcedo just took his 1000th Royal Caribbean cruise – after 24 years living on cruise ships

Mario Salcedo or "Super Mario" has just sailed his 1000th cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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Disney is going to pivot to building smaller ships

Disney Cruise Line has put in an order to construct four new ships, to be built in 2027, 2029, 2030 and 2031.

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Vanuatu earthquakes and ongoing Noumea unrest pose question marks over pacific cruise season 

While many cruise lines have already returned or plan to return to Noumea, some cruise lines such as Disney are still staying away.

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How Australians can save thousands by cruising with Disney out of Singapore

Aussies cruisers are considering sailing with Disney in Singapore rather than locally, to save thousands of dollars.

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Carnival Splendor v Carnival Adventure: How the rebadged P&O ships will differ with Carnival classics 

Carnival Splendor v Carnival Adventure: how rebadged P&O ships will differ from Carnival classics  ... Read more

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