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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.

Is Royal Caribbean’s new Juneau port set to go ahead?

8 Aug 20256 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean’s controversial new port in Juneau is progressing through its initial stages of development.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

Dramatic photos: protest prevents Celebrity cruise ship from docking in Amsterdam

5 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The protest was staged by protest group The Extinction Rebellion, and around 30 protesters took to kayaks, smaller boats and inflatables to crowd the dock and prevent the large ship from docking.

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Now Royal Caribbean upsets passengers with extraordinary drinks package change

7 Nov 20253 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Drinks packages and Barman

Royal Caribbean has made a crucial change to their drinks package policy that is already appearing to be unpopular with cruisers. 

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

Carnival is cutting Carnival Luminosa’s Aussie season by two months – here’s why

3 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival’s latest announcement of USA itineraries might not be of much interest to Aussie’s at first glance, but with a closer read, they reveal a few interesting points about Carnival’s plans for the future in Australia. 

Categories News Tags Carnival Luminosa 4 Comments

Are Princess packages still the best value at sea, despite the price rises?

1 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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While some are Princess cruisers unhappy about the changes, others believe the packages are still the best value at sea.

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 1 Comment

“They price New Zealand cruises ridiculously…”

1 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Many cruisers are feeling the heat of New Zealand’s high regulatory costs being reflected in their cruise fares.

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Disney Wonder vanishes from Melbourne’s port schedule – has Disney’s magic run out?

1 Aug 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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There has been constant speculation over whether Disney Cruises will continue sailing in Australia, or if it’s upcoming season could be its last.

Categories News Tags Disney Cruise Line 3 Comments

Aussie couple forced to cancel $12,000 Princess cruise after they were bizarrely banned from the US

1 Aug 202531 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Wayne and Carol Burley on a cruise with the Royal Princess

Perth retirees Wayne and Carol Burley were denied entry into America which were resulted in a ruined holiday and tens of thousands of dollars wasted.

Categories News Tags Princess

Cruisers left on shore in Hawaii as tsunami alarm sounded

17 Sep 202531 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruisers on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in Hawaii had to dramatically sprint to get back onto their cruise ship, as the tsunami alarm sounded throughout the town.

Categories News Tags Norwegian Cruise Line
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