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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.

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.

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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.

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

11 Jan 20269 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Australia has launched its new Australian Centre for Disease Control, but it is not clear if it will cover outbreaks on cruise ships.

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Oceania switches to adults-only, posing the question: is it better to travel without kids?

11 Jan 20268 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Oceania Cruises will from now on be an adults-only cruise line, meaning only passengers 18 years and older will be allowed onboard.

Categories News Tags Oceania Cruises 1 Comment

Celebrity Solstice is coming back to Australia with cruises priced from $155 a night

9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Celebrity Solstice will be returning to Australia for the 2027/28 season. The premium cruise line will still deploy Celebrity Edge to the region as well.

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises

Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise ships has been blocked by the federal court

7 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Hawaii wants to enact a new tax on climate change tax on cruise ships.

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New Zealand turned its cruise crisis around – here’s what Australia can learn from the Kiwis

7 Jan 20264 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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New Zealand has proved what a dedicated and coordinated policy can do for the industry. 

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Exclusive: Melbourne moves to try and win back cruise with ‘strategic plan’

30 Dec 202528 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The last few years have seen Station Pier in Melbourne transform from a thriving cruise hub to a port that rarely sees large ships homeporting and far trails ports like Brisbane in ship activity. 

Categories News Tags Melbourne 17 Comments

Crown Princess has arrived for the Australian season with some brand new treats

27 Dec 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Crown Princess is one of the fastest selling cruise ships not just in Australia, but in the entire world. The ship has sold out nearly half of its upcoming year of Aussie cruises.

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