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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.

Cruise passengers brace for news as tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific

31 Jul 202530 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia has led to the issuing of tsunami warnings across the Pacific. A range of cruise ships could be affected, with warnings issued across the pacific.

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Watch: Shocking video of cruise passenger tumbling off pool railing on Icon of the Seas

29 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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A video has gone viral of an Icon of the Seas passenger taking a spectacular tumble over a pool railing.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

“Try staying on the Gold Coast for a family for five nights with food, drinks and so on. A cruise is still the best value holiday”

25 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Princess package changes

This week brought the news that Princess’s seemingly to-good-to-be-true packages are exactly that, too good to be true.

Categories News 1 Comment

Cruising New Zealand: government admits it’s “vital”, but they’ll need Aussie help to fix a decline in ships

31 Jul 202525 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The New Zealand’s cruise industry has been hit hard and leaders are trying to find solutions. But the country still needs the help from Australia to fix the decline in ship visitation.

Categories News Tags New Zealand 1 Comment

Cruise Passenger’s guide to the best cruise insurance for Australians

26 May 202625 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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This is Cruise Passenger’s ultimate guide to travel insurance and who has the best for Australians.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags insurance 3 Comments

“We were treated like criminals”: 100+ crew members deported from Carnival Cruise Line

25 Jul 202524 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The highly publicised deportations of immigrants in the United States are now being felt in the cruise industry as well.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 1 Comment

Juneau could introduce a new summer sales tax – could this affect your cruise?

25 Jul 202523 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
ship in juneau

The small Alaskan town of Juneau is continuing to find better ways to manage the huge flow of cruise ship traffic that it sees each summer. 

Categories News Tags Juneau

Princess Cruises Premier and Plus Packages now 30% more expensive

25 Jul 202522 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Princess Plus and Princess Premier, the two opt-in packages on Princess sailings have become a popular option for Princess cruisers. 

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 26 Comments

Discovery Princess is coming to Australia – itineraries, hidden gems and where to go

25 Jul 202520 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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This summer, Aussie cruisers will be treated to the Discovery Princess, which is set to visit Australia for its first and only season. 

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 5 Comments
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