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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.

“That’s heroism” – Off duty firefighter makes amazing cruise ship rescue

8 Oct 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship overlapped with scenes from a dramatic cruise rescue.

Rory Foy was taking a break from his usual heroics of being a firefighter, enjoying a cruise going through Honduras. However, his break from heroics was short lived, after a passenger fell overboard.

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Carnival’s new itineraries snub Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia

4 Oct 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
2015/2016 Wave Season in review

Carnival Cruise Line Australia’s announcement of its 2026/27 local season has cruisers fuming after the line revealed it would be snubbing regional areas and major ports like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 13 Comments

Initial votes of Juneau’s ship free Saturdays favour cruise

3 Oct 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruise ships in Juneau

The Alaskan town of Juneau has voted to continue to see cruise ships on Saturdays, with no limits.

Categories News Tags Alaska 2 Comments

Passengers rejoice as Ville Vie residential ship hits the open seas…but not for long

3 Dec 20241 Oct 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Villa Vie offshore Belfast

The latest saga of a residential cruise ship, Villa Vie promising an affordable life at sea has taken the best possible twist, it’s hit the open ocean.

Categories News Tags Villa Vie Residences

Ville Vie residential ship is finally en route to her first destination

3 Dec 20241 Oct 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Villa Vie finally leaves Belfast

In our rolling coverage of the calamitous cruise ship, we’re thrilled to report that she’s finally on her way.

Categories News Tags Villa Vie Residences

Cruise couple who found love after being stranded by Villa Vie

27 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
The smiling couple who got engaged in Belfast.

This couple is trapped in Belfast, yet they couldn’t possibly be happier.

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Small Alaskan town to vote on no-cruise Saturdays – now Royal Caribbean threatens lawsuit

25 Jun 202527 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A large number of ships crowded in Juneau.

On October 1, the City of Juneau will vote on whether to pass a proposal known as “ship-free Saturdays”. Is this fair on cruise?

Categories News Tags Alaska 40 Comments

Small ports and regional cruisers lose out in Carnival itineraries without P&O

9 Apr 202527 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
port of eden

Carnival Australia is set to release its 2026/27 itineraries this month – the first which will take into account two ships from P&O Cruises Australia, which will be transferred by the beginning of the year

Categories News 9 Comments

NZ government’s plan for helping cruise: promote it when there are no ships

6 Nov 202520 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Sea Princess cruising in New Zealand fjords on the water

Leading industry figures including the CEO of CLIA Australasia, the CEO of the New Zealand Cruise Association and the head of the Australian Cruise Association, have all sounded the same warning – New Zealand cruise is in trouble.

Categories News Tags New Zealand 5 Comments
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