Tallis 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.

Best wave season deals: Sail from $58 a night

14 Mar 202521 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

The 2023/2024 wave season is fast approaching and while bookings are looking strong, there’s still plenty available.

Sail on a ‘gin-spired’ sailing with Celebrity Cruises

5 Dec 202521 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Celebrity Edge’s inaugural Australian season will include a gin-themed six-night cruise to Tasmania. Departing Sydney on March 7, 2024, the voyage is thanks to the cruise lines partnership with Four Pillars, and will be hosted by ambassador Lizzie Williams.

Cunard announces 2025/26 sailings with 180 itineraries

5 Dec 202520 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Cunard ship gets ready for 2025 sailings.

Cunard has released the 2025/2026 itineraries for Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, with 180 different itineraries to pick from.

Viking launches its 2024 World Cruise

18 Jun 202520 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Viking has released its 2024/25 brochure that has all the options for Viking World Cruises, including some previously sold-out voyages.

Voyages for history lovers

19 Jun 202519 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and river cruise lines are commemorating the event with dedicated voyages for history lovers. What was once a scene of death and destruction is now a place where thousands of visitors come to pay their respects and commemorate the Normandy Invasion which signaled the end of the … Read more

Aussie kids rejoice as Disney Cruises ends vax ban

3 Dec 202415 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Guests relieved after lifting of Disney cruise vaccination requirements.

An Australian grandmother has fought her health issues and is now set to take her grandchildren on a much-anticipated Disney cruise – and says its thanks to Cruise Passenger.

Australians book the ‘cruise that never ends’ at $5000 a month

17 Dec 202515 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Miray Cruises offers guests voyage where guests literally live on a cruise ship

More than 20 Australians are already booked in for Life At Seas Cruises inaugural three-year voyage, but many could be set to sail well beyond that. Life At Sea Cruises are changing the voyage from a three year cruise to ‘the cruise that never ends’.

Watch the dramatic moment Ocean Explorer is pulled free in Greenland

4 Jul 202515 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

Ocean Explorer has finally been pulled free after three-days stranded among the fjords of Greenland.

Solo Cruising Guide: Best Cruise lines and Deals

17 May 202514 Sep 2023 by Tallis Boerne Marcus

cruise lines are recognising solo travellers as a key market

Solo cruising is on the rise and cruise lines are racing to put out the best offerings possible to lure solo cruisers to their line. This means there are plenty of hot deals and lots to know for those looking to cruise solo.