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Avatar of Tallis Boerne MarcusTallis 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.

Carnival lashes Maritime Union as Carnival Adventure sails into Melbourne amid protests

20 Jan 202619 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The MUA, or Maritime Union Australia, has been extremely vocal in recent weeks about what they are calling exploitation of cruise ship workers.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line

“We cruise because I don’t have to cook and clean the whole time” – why younger Aussies are cruising

19 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Demand for cruises continues to increase in popularity, but now younger Australians are looking to cruise for their next holiday.

Categories News 1 Comment

Royal Caribbean expands its loyalty program as Carnival’s plan continues to cause pain

16 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean has officially announced its new Points Choice program, which will begin on January 30. 

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line

A $500 fine and lifetime ban for kids breaking cruise ship curfews – too harsh or necessary?

16 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.

Categories News 10 Comments

‘Carnival Rewards’ arrives this year – here’s everything you need to know

16 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival Cruises caused a big stir last year when they announced their new Carnival Rewards program would replace its current VIFP loyalty program.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Australia 1 Comment

10 cruise scams to watch out for

29 Apr 202614 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Azamara recently sent out a warning to its network of travel advisors, to let them know that they’ve seen a rise in scammers asking for money.

Categories Tips & Advice 1 Comment

Should you wear flip-flops in the dining room? NCL says yes!

16 Jan 202613 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s new advertising campaign recognises a very real truth in the cruising world, that the face of cruising has greatly shifted over recent years.

Categories News Tags Norwegian Cruise Line 3 Comments

Melbourne want local cruises: “We flew our 10 grandkids to Brisbane and it was over $8000”

9 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruise Passenger reader Jeanette has shared her frustration, and the cost effect of Melbourne no longer homeporting large cruise ships.

Categories News 18 Comments

Why Australia’s new centre for disease control should cover cruise ship outbreaks

11 Jan 20269 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
cruise ship sick

Australia has launched its new Australian Centre for Disease Control, but it is not clear if it will cover outbreaks on cruise ships.

Categories News 1 Comment
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