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

26 May 202625 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

People walking towards a cruise ship in the Caribbean

This is Cruise Passenger’s ultimate guide to travel insurance and who has the best for Australians.

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

25 Jul 202524 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

The highly publicised deportations of immigrants in the United States are now being felt in the cruise industry as well.

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

25 Jul 202523 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

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.

Princess Cruises Premier and Plus Packages now 30% more expensive

25 Jul 202522 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

A group of women drinking onboard a Princess ship with cocktails

Princess Plus and Princess Premier, the two opt-in packages on Princess sailings have become a popular option for Princess cruisers.

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

25 Jul 202520 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

This summer, Aussie cruisers will be treated to the Discovery Princess, which is set to visit Australia for its first and only season.

Revealed: How Regional cities are hardest hit by Australia’s cruise capacity decline in 2025/26

25 Jul 202519 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Peak body calls for big ship ban and daily berthing limits in Tasmania

Cruise Passenger has thoroughly reported the decline in Australia cruise numbers, with the industry losing around 35% of cruise capacity over three years.

“After 35 cruises on Carnival our next cruise will most likely be our last.”

18 Jul 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Cruise passengers, especially Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on with Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.