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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.

Calls for speed limits in Alaska after pregnant whale found on the bow of Royal Caribbean ship

29 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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An endangered fin whale was found on the bow of Ovation of the Seas, when arriving at port in Seward, Alaska.

Categories News Tags Alaska, Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

New ships for Australia: Four things that will be different about Oceania Marina

28 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Oceania Marina will swap out with Oceania Riviera in 2028/29 as the Oceania ship in residence on Australian shores. 

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Sydney, the world’s most expensive port, is offering discounts to create a winter cruise season worth a $1 billion

26 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Winter cruising could make a huge impact on an Australian cruise industry that is losing ships and capacity.

Categories News 3 Comments

When is a cruise no longer the holiday you paid for? The cancellation compensation debate

26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Last week Cruise Passenger shared the story of Laura and her family who spent $13,000 for a cruise to the South Pacific who were told it would be going to Queensland instead.

Categories News 3 Comments

Carnival passengers break out in brawl in the US – no wonder Aussies cruise locally?

24 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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A massive brawl broke out between Carnival Cruise Line passengers on a Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas.

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Carnival Splendor cancels port stop in Moreton Island after marine pilot unavailable

23 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruisers on Carnival Splendor were scheduled to visit Moreton Island as their only scheduled port a four-day cruise.

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Laura spent $13,000 on a South Pacific cruise to be told she wouldn’t be leaving Australia – she’s still chasing a refund

19 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The night before our cruise, we get a text message from Carnival to say adverse conditions are expected for Noumea and Lifou, forcing an itinerary change.

Categories News 1 Comment

Carnival cancels 2027 cruise from Singapore to Sydney after dry dock schedule changes

18 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruisers have been told that their September 1, 2027 cruise from Singapore to Sydney has been cancelled, due to changes in the dry dock schedule.

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“It’s nice and clean and has so much” – why Aussie cruisers love Singapore

18 Jun 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.

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