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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.

Raunchy bikinis could see Aussie ships banned from Pacific island

4 Jul 202518 Jan 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Raunchy bikini bottoms could see Aussies banned from a popular cruise destination

P&O cruisers put on notice after the line warns passengers about their choice of wearing skimpy bikins on Lifou. 

Categories News 10 Comments

“They told (us) to put our child on a leash!” Do cruisers dislike kids?

4 Jul 202511 Jan 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruisers aggressive kids

While a Royal Caribbean cruise in December should be filled with Christmas spirit and family fun, many passengers have been reporting aggressive behaviour towards their kids. 

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean 35 Comments

Best videos from Royal Caribbean’s viral The Ultimate World Cruise

15 Jan 202411 Jan 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Royal Caribbean cruise lines

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Ultimate World Cruise’ is now one of the hottest reality shows on social media – and Australia has played a part.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

Life at Sea Cruises all at sea with no ship and more delays

7 Nov 202516 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Life at Sea Cruises

Life at Sea Cruises inaugural three-year cruise has been pushed back, less than three weeks before its scheduled departure. The cruise has been delayed as Life at Sea cruises still hasn’t acquired MV Lara, the ship its planned to sail the three-year cruise with.

Categories News Tags Life at Sea Cruises

Barcelona bans cruise ships from downtown terminal

4 Jul 202513 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruise ships in Barcelona downtown terminal

Barcelona has banned cruise ships from one of the two cruise terminals in the city centre. This move comes in a bid to reduce overcrowding and overtourism, as well as pollution.

Categories News

Uniworld bolsters European fleet with two new ships

3 Dec 202413 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Uniworld S.S. Elisabeth

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have added to their fleet of European river ships, acquiring two new vessels.

Categories News Tags Uniworld

Scenic Eclipse II to offer submarine experiences for the Great Barrier Reef

7 Nov 202511 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Scenic Eclipse II submarine

Scenic Eclipse II and its state-of-the-art submersible Scenic Neptune II, will be offering underwater explorations in the Great Barrier Reef.

Categories News

“A form of ageism”: Little known travel insurance clause that cost Michelle thousands

12 Dec 202511 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Senior Couple in Europe

This little known insurance clause cost cruiser Michelle thousands of dollars after her dad died.

Categories News 4 Comments

Dating on Cruise Ships: An Expert Guide

6 May 202510 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Cruise romance

The Love Boat TV show is often cited as the start of the cruise boom – and dating on the high seas. But can taking a holiday on a cruise really spark romance?

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