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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.

Price rises are inevitable – but here’s how you save $1881 now

3 Dec 202424 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Australian cruise prices are set to jump

A former industry expert believes Australian cruise prices are set to increase as lines start to remove their vessels from the region.

Categories News 3 Comments

The 15-year cruise that is cheaper than life in Sydney

24 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A render of Villa Vie Odyssey in a fjiord 15-year cruise

Villa Vie will be the first retirement at sea line to sail. And is it cheaper than living in Sydney?

Categories News 2 Comments

Revealed: The destination stealing Australia’s cruise ships

17 May 202517 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A cruise ship in the Caribbean. Australia's cruise ships

It’s been a remarkable mystery for months: why, as Australia’s love of cruising is soaring, has the industry cut back on homeported ships?

Categories News 16 Comments

Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned

17 May 202416 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Holland America Line last to stub out balcony smoking

Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It’s a big debate among cruisers

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean 6 Comments

Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes

15 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Couple drinking at the pool in gratuities increase

Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.

Categories News 1 Comment

Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises

10 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
The Grand Princess ship will not sail in Australian in 2025/26 cruising on the water

Princess Cruises, one of Australia’s favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 27 Comments

Australia waves goodbye to the Grand Princess…for now

6 Nov 20258 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
The Grand Princess in a Caribbean port.

An Aussie favourite, Grand Princess has bid adieu to Australian shores as it heads to Puerto Rico. While she sadly won’t be here for Australia’s next cruise season, the good news is that she’ll be back.

Categories News

‘Only two specialty dinners on my 113 day Princess world cruise – is that fair?’

3 Dec 20243 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Bar on a cruise ship

Princess Cruises packages are causing quite a stir among cruises who say they are unfair

Categories News 15 Comments

Caps to be set on Alaska cruise capacity

2 May 20242 May 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Princess ship sailing in Alaska with glaciers

Alaska is about to begin a bumper cruise season, however, future seasons aren’t looking quite as promising. From 2026, the major Alaskan port of Juneau will begin to place caps on capacity.

Categories News Tags Alaska 1 Comment
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