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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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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P&O’s dramatic rescue of Brisbane solo rower in upturned vessel

28 Mar 20246 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Tom with crew of Pacific Explorer

Pacific Explorer has come to the rescue of solo rower Tom Robinson who activated his distress beacon, just south of Vanuatu, after his vessel capsized in rough conditions.

Categories News Tags P&O Cruises 5 Comments

NCL extends solo cabins across entire fleet

10 Oct 20235 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Norwegian Prima solo cabin

Norwegian Cruise Line have announced they’re going to add nearly 1000 solo staterooms across their 19-ship fleet. NCL has long been a leader in promoting and facilitating for solo cruising, already with many options for solos across their fleet.

Categories News Tags Norwegian Cruise Line 1 Comment

Investigation ends into Ruby Princess and Covid outbreak

4 Jul 20253 Oct 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
The Ruby Princess docked in Sydney in March 2020.

More than three years on from the biggest incidence of COVID during the pandemic, officials and police have closed their investigations.

Categories News Tags Ruby Princess 2 Comments

What do you do on a 107-day world cruise on the Coral Princess?

7 Nov 202529 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Luxury Coral Princess World Cruise

Ellen Lee and her husband David recently stepped off their first world cruise. They were on the Coral Princess for a 107-night. And after 28 countries and 44 ports, they instantly wanted more.

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 5 Comments
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