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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.

Bookings in 2025: Welcome to the year of NO DEALS

14 Feb 202513 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Strong forward bookings are making 2025 a difficult year to snag a last minute deal. But we find some ways to

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Voyager of the Seas will sail just one season in Australia – here’s what that means

14 Feb 202511 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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A test sailing uploaded on Royal Caribbean’s website appears to confirm that Voyager of the Seas will sail out of Los Angeles for the 26/27 season.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 2 Comments

Tiny Broome – and US ports – are showing Sydney how to attract the cruise industry

10 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The WA government and American ports are investing heavily in the cruise industry. So why is Sydney falling behind?

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Getting a refund after a cruise cancellation can feel like a lottery – best advice: “Be polite, patient but stubborn”

7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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This week two major cruisers were diverted due to weather warnings in the South Pacific. But a lucky few managed to get a refund.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 3 Comments

Goodbye to an Australian cruise legend – Pacific Explorer heads for new life in Asia

8 Aug 20257 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Pacific Explorer is sailing her final journey under the P&O banner – in Singapore she will join Resorts World Cruises.

Categories Asia, News Tags Pacific Explorer 12 Comments

Watch: The Bazaar – Celebrity Xcel’s first of its kind new space

12 Feb 20255 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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We continue to learn more about Celebrity’s upcoming ship Celebrity Xcel, with the ship set to have a first of it’s kind, muli-story space, known as The Bazaar.

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises order sixth Edge-class ship

18 Jun 20254 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Celebrity Cruises is getting its sixth Edge-class ship, with delivery scheduled for 2028.

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises

Royal Caribbean delays news of Australian deployments – but Feb 17 may reveal all

3 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean has delayed its release of Australian itineraries and ship deployments for the 2026/2027 season.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 5 Comments

“I refuse to fly” – Fremantle cruise campaign calls on the government to bring back ships

3 Feb 20252 Feb 2025 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Campaigners are petitioning for cruises to visit a range of ports throughout Western Australia, showcasing the destinations and injecting money into local economies.

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