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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.

From compulsory insurance to being barred from venues: what life will look like for unvaccinated cruise passengers

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Cruise insurance options are changing.

As cruising resumes overseas, Royal Caribbean has reversed its vaccination policy for voyages from Florida and Texas saying passengers departing from these ports will no longer need to be vaccinated. But the cruise line said that unvaccinated travellers departing from Florida ports between August 1 to December 31 must have travel insurance. And these policies … Read more

Crystal Endeavor’s owner claims he had the world’s most expensive suite – but is he right?

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Regent Seven Seas' butler

It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the new Crystal Endeavor in a glittering ceremony attended by top German policitians, Tan Sri Kok Thay Lim, Chair of Genting Hong Kong, said:  “The most luxurious and expensive ship ever built … Read more

Royal Caribbean suspends payments as Australian cruise ban continues

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Royal Caribbean suspends payments as Australian cruise ban continues

Royal Caribbean has notified its Australian customers that final payment due date will be suspended in response to the uncertainty of cruising locally. “Recently, the Australian Government announced an extension of their port closures to cruise ship travel through September 2021, which may have left you wondering what would happen with your upcoming sailing,” said … Read more

Six things to know about the return of cruise

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Cruising around

Just because the Australian government hasn’t yet produced a plan for the relaunch of cruise, doesn’t mean we can’t start planning. Here’s what Ceylan Yeginsu wrote for The New York Times about her first time stepping back onto a cruise when she boarded onto Celebrity Millennium earlier this month: “One woman threw her bag on … Read more

YOTSPACE superyacht voyages: The solution high end cruise passengers have been waiting for

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what superyacht life looks like

Since the pandemic hit Australia in March last year, the cruise industry has been left in disarray. Even now, nearly a year-and-a-half later, the industry remains at a standstill with the government currently offering no way forward, leaving cruise lines, travel agents and cruisers themselves, completely stranded. However, high-end cruisers are now discovering a new … Read more

“The latest evolution in luxury cruising” – Regent Seven Seas reveals its latest ship

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The latest evolution in luxury cruising" - Regent Seven Seas reveals its latest ship

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the line which brought you “the world’s most luxurious ship” and “perfection” has revealed the name of its newest vessel  –  the Seven Seas Grandeur. Never backward in coming forward with a big claim,  Regent Seven Seas CEO and president Jason Montague said in a video launch: “The culmination of a … Read more

Silversea cancels Kimberley and blames government inaction

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Silversea cancels Kimberley and blames government inaction

The Government’s inability to present the cruise industry with a way forward has claimed another victim, with luxury line Silversea cancelling all 10 cruises of its upcoming Kimberley season. The news means the line has joined Cunard, Seabourn, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas and Scenic in cancelling their Australian cruises to the region. The planned cruises … Read more

Australia’s cruise season hangs by a thread as Royal Caribbean puts ship deployment “under review”

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No room at Garden Island for Sydney’s bursting cruise industry

The upcoming Australian cruise season is seemingly hanging by a thread following the federal government’s failure to produce a plan for the return of cruising. Royal Caribbean, which was to have had four ships, Serenade, Radiance, Ovation and Quantum of the Seas homeported in Australia when the wave season was to have started in September, … Read more

Aussie cruise lines wait and see over vaccines while US operators are forced to change tack

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Aussie cruise lines wait and see over vaccines while US operators are forced to change tack

Just as the cruise world seemed to be getting unity on its vaccines protocols, radical politicians have stepped in to muddy the waters. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have reversed their mandatory policy and announced cruises out of Florida and Texas will no longer require proof of vaccination.  Celebrity Cruises will also no longer be asking … Read more