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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.

Pacific riots mean 120,000 Aussies could find their cruises diverted

12 Nov 202419 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
new caledonia

The New Caledonia riots that broke out in May over a controversial electoral reform have not abated, and because it is an important part of the Pacific cruise run, it will hit the Australian season hard.

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Exclusive: Lelepa to be Royal Caribbean’s first private beach resort in Asia Pacific -could it mean the line will sail year-round?

8 Aug 202513 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Royal Caribbean's Beach club birds eye view

Royal Caribbean’s venture in Vanuatu has been switched from a PerfectDay private island to its Beach Resort brand, and has a prospective open date of 2027.

Categories Asia, News Tags Royal Caribbean

Fran lost $85,000 on a residential cruise – Now she’s nervously waiting for another to start

13 Sep 202412 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Ville Vie residences ship and Fran, a future client

A three-year cruise sounded like a dream come true for 76 year-old Frances Paroissien.

Categories News 1 Comment

‘Don’t be deterred by the T&Cs’, when port calls are cancelled, says cruise lawyer

6 Sep 20246 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cunard in New Zealand

An Australian maritime lawyer has warned cruisers who have been affected by itinerary changes, to not be deterred by the terms and conditions when they book their holiday.

Categories News 2 Comments

“Make mine a dynamic!” Royal Caribbean uses drinks pricing that can cost or save hundreds

21 Aug 20256 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Royal Caribbean passengers enjoying a drink together.

Generally, if you’re planning a cruise and putting together your costs, you can easily Google how much a drinks package will cost per day for your chosen cruise line.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 12 Comments

Geraldton was ready for its best cruise season: Then 12 ships cancelled and millions of dollars were lost 

6 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Two passengers in Geraldton looking at a cruise ship.

Geraldton will soon be experiencing the devastating effects of 12 cruise cancellations. 

Categories News 2 Comments

PHOTOS: Inside the brand new Carnival Splendor

3 Sep 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
PHOTOS: Inside the brand new Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor recently emerged from drydock with a new exterior look, and had passengers wondering what might be new on the inside.

Categories News 7 Comments

Didn’t get the comedy show joke? Is it you or is it them?

4 Sep 202430 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A comedian on the P&O Comedy Club

Many cruise lines host adults-only comedy shows, where material may prove a bit more raunchy, controversial or simply based around more adult-content.

Categories News 3 Comments

Are price rises on the way after P&O Australia merges with Carnival?

30 Aug 202429 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
P&O Australia advertising

There are billboards plastered across Sydney, celebrating the absolving of P&O Cruises into Carnival Australia’s brand, promoting that the cruise line’s legacy will live on.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line 9 Comments
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