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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.

Cruisers speculate over Carnival Splendor mystery upgrades

28 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Carnival Splendor new paint job after its drydock.

Carnival Splendor is finished with her dry dock in Singapore and is ready to return to Australian waters with a brand new look.

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Cruise lawyer claims Aussies could get compensation for missed ports

5 Sep 202427 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cunard New Zealand cruise deal

Thousands of Australians followed the Cruise Passenger story of Stan Hoey, a British passenger whose Cunard itinerary suffered cruise cancellations at a range of New Zealand ports.

Categories News Tags Cunard 4 Comments

Norwegian Cruise Line releases new Europe 2026 sailings

24 Jul 202523 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
a cruise ship in the water

With demand high, NCL has rolled out an extra range of cruises for the 2026 northern hemisphere cruise season, adding a massive 225 new voyages.

Categories News Tags Norwegian Cruise Line

Stan Hoey flew across the world to see the NZ Fjords, but his cruise was cancelled. He’s just won a court case after proving Cunard knew the cruise would not take place

16 Dec 202423 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Stan Hoey has won compensation after finding an email which showed his booking company knew he coud not sail the NZ Fjords

Categories News 6 Comments

The best cruises in Europe 2025

18 Jun 202523 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruising Europe

Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Celebrity Cruises, First Time Cruisers, Norwegian Cruise Line, Ponant, Royal Caribbean

The world’s biggest ship is getting a sister: Star of the Seas

23 Aug 202421 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Star of the Seas Royal Caribbeans new ship sailing by an island.

Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas will soon join Royal Caribbean’s Icon class of ships, alongside the world’s biggest ship Icon of the Seas.

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The Dutch port wanting more cruise tourism

3 Dec 202420 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruise ship in port at Amserdam

Cruise is facing a challenge period, with many ports around the world seeing both people-driven protest and government-imposed cruise caps.

Categories News 1 Comment

Princess Packages now include unlimited specialty dining, but guests are sceptical

22 Aug 202419 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Friends dining at a Princess Cruises Restaurant.

Princess has announced a major change to its package system, with a major upgrade to the Princess Premier package. The big headline being that the package now includes unlimited specialty dining.

Categories News 2 Comments

Should Princess be family friendly or join ‘no kids’ competitors?

22 Aug 202416 Aug 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
children role play, fantasy imagine or pretend in cardboard container.

Should Princess Cruises, the family line famous in Australia for more adult journeys, be more family friendly?

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 1 Comment
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