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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.

Crown Princess world cruise hits turbulance with bad weather, lists and course changes

14 Jul 202526 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Crown Princess in Durban

As Crown Princess whisks around 3000 Australians on their dream trip, an 113-day world cruise, it hasn’t all gone according to the script.

Categories News, Princess Cruises Tags Princess Cruises

Will Amsterdam’s cruise ban really halt overtourism? The numbers say no

26 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
tourist protests

Amsterdam is currently ruling upon a series of proposals for its cruise industry, which includes moving the cruise terminal out of the city centre, and a total ban on cruise ships by 2035. 

Categories News Tags Amsterdam

Is the Netflix “Poop Cruise” documentary fair?

24 Jun 202523 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Carnival Triumph.

In the worst nightmare of any traveller, in 2013 Carnival Triumph had a fire in the engine room while off the coast of Mexico, and the cruise quickly descended into chaos. 

Categories News

Carnival may make changes to new loyalty program as 47% of cruisers threaten to leave

14 Jul 202520 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Angry woman passenger

This morning Carnival announced it’s new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, and the changes are already proving controversial.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 15 Comments

Royal Caribbean clears land for new port but Juneau says they don’t have permission

14 Jul 202520 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
royal caribbean ship sails in alaska

Royal Caribbean and the city of Juneau, a key cruise port in Alaska, appear to be the precipice of yet another feud. 

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

Aussies flock to Singapore for cruise holidays 50% cheaper – here’s what you need to know

22 May 202620 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Singapore with Marina Bay Sands

Over recent years we’ve been seeing less domestic cruising options for Aussies, especially those who live outside of Sydney and Brisbane.

Categories News, Asia Tags Singapore 6 Comments

Cruisers are feeling the pinch as drinks packages cost more than the cruise fare

20 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
bartender on cruise ship

Cruise passengers have reported that they feel priced out of drinks packages.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean 3 Comments

“Challenging environment” and local decline forces New Zealands to cruise overseas

18 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
ship balcony milford sound

CLIA’s figures show a 7.1% decline in New Zealander’s who took an ocean cruise in 2024 compared to 23, with 80,200 jumping on a ship in local.

Categories News Tags New Zealand

Carnival passengers call for earlier kids curfew after series of incidents

18 Jun 202517 Jun 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
dad and kid on cruise ship

Carnival passengers have been receiving reminders the line’s 1am curfew for children, however, many cruisers feel like this isn’t enough.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line
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