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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.

“Bring Princess back to Melbourne! It should be a campaign”

5 Nov 202531 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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In Your Say, we look at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters.

Categories News 25 Comments

The best repositioning cruise deals for the end of the 2025/26 season 

26 May 202630 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruise Passenger has found the best deals going for end of the season repositioning cruises.

Categories News Tags repositioning cruises

Carnival answers pleas from regional ports with sailings out of Adelaide and Melbourne

30 Oct 202529 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival has unveiled its 2027/28 program, expanding homeports to Adelaide, Auckland and Melbourne alongside Sydney and Brisbane.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 2 Comments

“Mum died alone” – Daughter of deceased cruise passenger speaks out as authorities launch investigation

31 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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An 80-year old woman has tragically died on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef, which she was visiting as part of her Coral Expeditions cruise.

Categories News Tags Coral Expeditions 7 Comments

Australia’s cruise industry presses for federal changes as figures show $1 billion loss

28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Figures from CLIA, the cruise lines international association reveal that Australia lost $1.11 billion in total economic impact from cruising in 2024/25 season when compared to the 2023/24 season.

Categories News 3 Comments

The trade war comes to cruise as American lines cancel China port calls

27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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With China and the USA engaging in a well publicised trade war, we’re now seeing the effects bubble over into cruise. 

Categories News

Is Crown Princess Australia’s favourite ship? She has already sold out 21 cruises this season

24 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Crown is 2/3rds sold out – some say her success is due to itineraries out of different Australian regions, including Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne.

Categories News Tags Crown Princess, Princess Cruises 3 Comments

“If parents can’t control their kids behaviour then they should be punished too”

24 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters. 

Categories News

Getting an Edge: Celebrity out to woo Princess guests with $200 a night NZ itinararies

24 Oct 202523 Oct 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its 2025/26 Australian season, with Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice rolling into Sydney Harbour over consecutive days. 

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises 8 Comments
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