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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.

Tourism chiefs attack Melbourne port after collapse of cruise calls next season

21 Feb 202521 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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A Cruise Passenger has led to mainstream media outlets and the cruise industry to call on the Victorian Government for “major changes”.

Categories News Tags Melbourne 3 Comments

Carnival settles $2.4 million lawsuit that may change how cruise lines handle missed ports

21 Feb 202521 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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P&O Cruises Australia were sued in a class-action lawsuit by passengers after their ship sailed into poor weather conditions.

Categories News Tags P&O Cruises 2 Comments

New regulations mean cruise ships will need to maintain a longer distance from polar bears and walruses

20 Feb 202520 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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From January 1 this year, a series of new regulations regarding expedition cruises in the Arctic have come into effect.

Categories News 1 Comment

Royal Caribbean sends Legend of the Seas to Barcelona, seat of protests over large vessels

20 Feb 202519 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean has announced Legend of the Seas, the third ship of its Icon Class, the world’s biggest.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

Ultimate Guide: Brilliance of the Seas

15 Jun 202519 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Brilliance of the Seas is coming to Australia for the first-time and the Radiance Class ship has plenty to recommend it.

Categories Royal Caribbean Cruises Tags brilliance of the seas, family cruise 6 Comments

Pacific Explorer just docked for the final time – here’s what she’ll look like as Star Voyager

18 Feb 202518 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Today, Pacific Explorer docked in Singapore, marking the end of her last ever voyage under P&O cruises.

Categories News Tags Pacific Explorer 9 Comments

Cruise lines issue plea against Nice ban as more of Europe lines up against big ships

17 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The Cruise Lines International Association is launching a last-minute bid to keep cruising alive in the French port of Nice. The city’s Mayor Christian Estrosi has already signed a decree that pledges to ban ships carrying more than 900 passengers from entering the town’s port.

Categories News

Who won the world’s first cruise ship restaurant ratings?

15 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
breakfast on cruise ship

Forbes Travel Guide has put together an industry first, creating the world’s first rating system for cruise ship restaurants.

Categories News

Why cruise lines are betting BIG on ships that can carry huge numbers of passengers

16 Oct 202513 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
icon of the seas next to smaller ship

Royal Caribbean is rolling out mega-ships every other year, Norwegian Cruise Line has just ordered its four biggest ships yet, from 2029 Carnival Cruise Line will begin rolling out its biggest ships yet.

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