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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.

“Alcohol packages require everyone in the cabin to buy them and my wife medically can’t drink “

21 Nov 2025 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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Cruise Heroes: the little Aussie ports trying to be the next Eden

21 Nov 202520 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Eden

Eden is not only celebrating 20 years of cruising, but can do so knowing that cruising out of Eden has never been stronger.

Categories News 2 Comments

Carnival’s new zero alcohol drinks package is being extended- but Aussies still don’t get all the inclusions

19 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Australians get less inclusions in the package than their American counterparts, most notably, premium tea and coffee is not included.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 1 Comment

Antarctica from your doorstep? Five Antarctica itineraries from Australia and NZ

19 Nov 202518 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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You can actually cruise to Antarctica from Australia and New Zealand, and you’ll actually visit an even more remote part of the region.

Categories News Tags Luxury 1 Comment

Exclusive: New Zealand’s cruise strategy is producing extraordinary results – Australia must do the same

17 Nov 202516 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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New Zealand’s unified cruise strategy has delivered fast results, lifting confidence, cutting barriers and attracting more ships. Australia, now down 35 percent in cruise capacity, risks falling behind unless it creates its own national plan.

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Give us our perks: Carnival guests demand better cabins and equal treatment in poll on Carnival Encounter and Adventure changes

14 Nov 202514 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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An exclusive poll by Cruise Passenger on what Carnival guests want reveals the depth of feeling about the upcoming dry-dock changes for Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure.

Categories News 17 Comments

Newcastle v Wollongong – Aussies are split on where Sydney’s new terminal should go

14 Nov 202514 Nov 2025 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. In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters.

Categories News 9 Comments

Will Princess’s new 2027/28 sailings usher in a new era for Australia cruising?

14 Nov 202513 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Princess Cruises

In a huge win for Australia’s cruise industry, Princess Cruises has confirmed it’s bringing three ships to Australia for the 2027/28 season. 

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 15 Comments

After 800,000 prescriptions, is it time for medical marijuana be allowed on cruise ships?

11 Nov 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival Cruise Lines continues to ban medical marijuana despite the fact that 800,000 prescriptions have been issued. Should it be changed?

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