The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

After almost 30 years of performing stand-up comedy on cruise ships worldwide, Tom Drake has seen everything, done everything, and so now he knows everything! 
 
That is why he is called the "Guru of the Seas." 
 
His podcast delivering all of the day's cruise and travel news can be heard every Monday thru Saturday, as Tom says, wherever people "pod their cast."
 
Offering an "unfiltered view" of the cruise and travel industry, Tom delivers the news and then gives his opinion on what it all means, or as Tom says, "it's the days' news with a bit of commentary."
 
If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a little bit of frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!
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July 26, 2024. Southwest will start selling seats in 2025! Royal Caribbean second qtr. results exceeded projections!

Holland America's fresh fish Morimoto will sail on the Westerdam in Japan!

Climate Justice and new words in the Save the Planet by Tuesday world!

Escambia County, Florida, is considering buying the S/S United States and sinking it!

Boeing is trying to figure out the leaks in their capsule so they can bring two astronauts home!

The Southwest plane flying too close to the water in Tampa was the infamous 737 Max 8!

 

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Jul 26, 2024 5:42 AM
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July 25, 2024. Southwest under investigation by FAA after several dangerous screw-ups!Princess invading Alaska in 2026 with eight ships!

Carnival Cruise Line will add three more mega-mothers to the fleet from 2029-2033!

Southwest flight flying 150 feet off the causeway in Tampa caused the FAA to investigate the airline quickly!

Princess will send eight ships to Alaska in 2026, although residents wish that fewer people would visit!

Virgin Voyages offers kids fly-free as long as your kid is ages 18-16!

Permission granted to dredge St. Thomas harbor will mean the downtown area will be even more overcrowded!

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Jul 25, 2024 6:29 AM
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July 24, 2024. Those crazy Houthis are threatening Israel! 10K anti-tourist wackos march in the streets in Palma De Mallorrca!

Oceania's new Asian itineraries include a six-day round trip from Singapore!

Princess decides not to install the RollGlider on their new ship. The Guru thinks that is a smart move!

Danish police arrest marine activist Paul Watson in Greenland using an Interpol warrant from Japan!

Delta is still trying to get their systems online after the Crowdstrike faulty update!

Will the new Hawaii Tourism credibility program called Quarator help sell any travel?

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Jul 24, 2024 10:2 AM
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July 23, 2024. Guru announces his new "Screw Spain Campaign"! Port Canaveral looking towards shore power!

Korean Air is taking a chance on Boeing! The airline orders 50 new wide-body jets from the embattled manufacturer!

The Guru says Screw Spain. The residents don't want cruise ships! Let's accommodate them!

Fred Olsen is offering an Around the World Cruise. 114 days! Old school!

Alaska Airlines is making the seat space even smaller in the back to sell that room in the front!

Port Canaveral's new terminal seven will offer shore power!

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Jul 23, 2024 5:24 AM
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July 22, 2024. Barcelona threatens to raise cruise pax tax and keep trying to kill the big ship goose! Faulty security update brings some air travel to a stop!

Carnival brand ambassador says they can not ban budgie smugglers! Even the Captain wears one!

Israel shows the Houthis what happens when you attack their country!

Jamaica is willing to supply cruise ships with goods!

California transparency law rules are not only for the cruise industry!

NCL is reimbursing the family of nine left behind in Alaska!

 

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July 19, 2024. Take a train ride on a cruise ship? Philippine government makes going there on a ship easier!

The Guru thinks the new Philippine cruise visa waiver is a great idea that all countries should copy!

The Utopia of the Seas train ride will be fun and profitable!

Why would you bring a hammock on a cruise ship?

Barcelona does not want cruise ships but still set a record for passenger visits!

Royal Caribbean boss says new transparent pricing has not hurt sales!

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Jul 19, 2024 8:5 AM
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July 18, 2024. NCL sailing from the City of Brotherly Love in 2026! Helpless in Ketchikan! Oklahoma family misses the ship!

Margaritaville at Sea Islander serves 1875 margaritas a day! That's a party and a tequila hangover!

The USS United States Conservancy should give up the idea of restoring that ship!

What's a dupe? It's a destination like the one you wanted to go to but less crowded. The Guru thinks that there is a reason it is less crowded!

The Norwegian Jewel will sail from Philadelphia in 2026! Will Eagles fans be allowed?

US Customs in Detroit seizes 90 giant snails a guy coming from Ghana was trying to bring into Michigan to vote!

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Jul 18, 2024 6:24 AM
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July 17, 2024. Royal Caribbean will not send the Ovation of the Seas to China! Make Cruising from America Great Again!

Royal Caribbean is keeping the Ovation of the Sea in the good ole USA!

Apollo Management returns to the travel industry and buys the Travel Corporation! Will Frank Del Rio return, too? 

Utopia of the Seas christening featured Meghan Traynor and Royal Caribbean's GOAT, Richard Fain!

Celebrity Cruises Presidents' Cruise was filled with fun, fireworks, and bosses!

There was a norovirus outbreak on P&O Ventura in April, and now some guests threaten lawsuits! The Guru says shut up, and next time, wash your hands!

 

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Jul 17, 2024 5:43 AM
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July 16, 2024. Delta changes their employee pin policy! Royal Caribbean World Cruise in the homestretch!

Explora Journeys adds an art collection. Will that help sell a cruise?

Controversy over flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins forces Delta to change its policy!

Royal Caribbean's 274-day world cruise is sailing its final segment. Will they do it again?

The Venice day tripper fee did not help reduce tourism and many failed to pay the fee!

Skytrax survey names Quatar Airways the best airline in the world!

 

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Jul 16, 2024 6:10 AM
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July 15, 2024. Royal Caribbean hosts a day "Save the World by Tuesday" summit on their newest ship!

Francis Ford Coppola opens another hideaway hotel in the exotic location of Peachtree City Ga.

Two Delta flight attendants create unneeded controvery with Palestinian flag pins!

Another Hawaiian sightseeing helicopter goes down~

Princess sets a new record serving 60,000 slices of pizza on the Sun Princess!

Does aybody care if there is a Friends exhibit at the MGM Grand in Vegas?

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Jul 15, 2024 5:36 AM
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July 12, 2024. Holland America adding 15 shows for their world cruise! Oceania raising money for the American Cancer Society

The Port of Shanghai processed 840,000 passengers in the first six months of 2024 if you can believe them!

P&O is dealing with "mean Bingo card" fallout!

Oceania is partnering with the American Cancer Society to raise money and awareness!

Amtrak has five years to waste 44 billion of taxpayer dollars! They can do it!

Cruisers beware! Holland America is adding 15 new shows to their world cruise lineup!

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Jul 12, 2024 6:7 AM
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July 11, 2024. MSC will offer exclusive shore excursions to Yacht Club guests. Great idea!

Four Seasons finally lays the keel for their first ship!

Holy Hemmoroids are now firing into Arab waters!

Another tire falls off a United Flight!

Viking is named the world's best by Travel & Leisure readers!

The Guru's whistle-stop tour continues in Iceland!

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Jul 11, 2024 6:57 AM
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July 10, 2024. When class changed to crass! Vegas Mirage closing to become a Hard Rock Casino Hotel!

Princess partnering up with 13-time World Pizza Champion! That's a Nice!!

Disney Cruise Line partnering with Oriental Land Co. for a year-round Japan ship! Is this a franchise?

Nassau Cruise Port building an affordable water park!

Copenhagen tourist board will reward visitors if they try to save the planet for them!

Italian officials release the Goddess of the Night to return to Greece to fix the toilets!

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Jul 10, 2024 6:9 AM
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July 9, 2024. It might be time to stop building new cruise ships!

Santorini Mayor wants to reduce cruise ship visits!

Wacko youths in Barcelona confront tourists and tell them to go home!

Banning cruise ships on Saturday will be on the ballot in Juneau in October!

Maybe it is time to stop building cruise ships that many destinations do not want to visit!

Holy Hemmoroids are now threatening Saudi Arabia? Someone call pest control for these people!

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Jul 9, 2024 6:13 AM
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July 8, 2024. MSC wants guests to drink less water! Villa Vie President whining after taking peoples retirement money!

You can't please everybody! Cruise Critic story lists the latest complaints!

It's all about the clicks! Meghan Trainor will be the Godmother of the Utopia of the Seas!

Vila Vie boss lamenting how difficult it has been to fix up the old boat he has sold as a dream come true!

Travel & Leisure publishes a story about Villa Vie without acknowledging all the problems that line is causing!

The Guru will visit seven ports in Iceland. Two would probably be enough!

 

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Jul 8, 2024 6:1 AM
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July 5, 2024. Explora Journeys will now offer more traditional entertainment and activities!

Hotel prices are so high hotels are feeling bad and offering freebies!

Explora Journeys is hiring "entertainment managers" and offering more cruise-like entertainment!

MCS is proud that their ships plugged in 44 times last year!

Drunk girls tear up each other and the pizza parlor on the Carnival Paradise!

Holy Hemmoroids vow never to give in to the Evil Trio of the US, UK, and Israel!

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Jul 5, 2024 5:45 AM
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July 4, 2024. Delta scrambling to serve food that is not spoiled! Ritz Carlton Yachts raises 300 million for another yacht!

Delta flights switch to only pasta that is not spoiled?

The Trump Organization building a new 500 million dollar property in Oman!

Iceland might be cold, but the destination is hot!

Villa Vie boss thinks their world cruise might start on July 20th! Maybe!

Military forces might have to go after the Holy Hemorrhoids on land!

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Jul 4, 2024 4:53 AM
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July 3, 2024. Severe turbulence rocks another 787 Dreamliner! Not just ships! An Italian Village reports 300 cases of Norovirus!

Royal Caribbean's big boss, Michael Bayley, knows how to thank his crew!

American Airlines is investing in experimental hydro-electric engines. The Guru is not that excited!

Buckle Up, Ya Morons! 30 people were injured when the plane hit severe turbulence!

TSA is adding four more countries to their awful TSA pre-check program!

Easy Jet leaves three people in wheelchairs on the tarmac!

 

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Jul 3, 2024 5:57 AM
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July 2. 2024. Oceania's new ship floats! Suddenly people are interested in swingers cruises!

Google data shows a large increase in swinger cruise searches!

Fincantieri floats out Oceania, Allura!

Viking gets a new 375 million revolving credit line!

Hurtigruten drops 4500 bottles of wine into the water on purpose!

CBS Sunday Morning piece on the US Navy in the Red Sea a must watch!

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Jul 2, 2024 6:27 AM
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July 1, 2024. Happy Canada Day! Are woke inmates now running the asylum at most airlines?

United Desk Nazis deny boarding to mother and baby who did not woke them!

ESPN is now in the travel and tour business. Why?

The Holy Hemmoroids claim to have homemade hypersonic missiles! 

Norse Atlantic Airways is a good value, but customer service is non-existent!

Amsterdam City Cruise Terminal will remain open until 2035!

 

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Jul 1, 2024 4:39 AM
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June 28,2024. Amsterdam still chasing cruise ships away! Who cares? Rotterdam will be fine!

Amsterdam pinhead bureaucrat Van Buren accuses cruise ships of being a polluting form of tourism. What is he smoking?

Crystal agrees to let Fincantieri build two new vessels!

Princess Cruises will guarantee you will receive the best price if you book now!

The Holy Hemmoroids hit another bulker minding its own business!

JetBlue leaving the privacy doors open on lay-flat suites to save money. Cheap and stupid!

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Jun 28, 2024 4:26 AM
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June 27, 2024. Put the mouse ears over your ears! Disney's new Singapore ship will carry 6700 guests!

Crystal is bringing back casinos in partnership with high-end Casino De Royale!

Roller Coasters and penguins! SeaWorld Orlando thinks they go together!

The morgue is next to the ice cream freezer on Holland America. Please don't confuse them!

Carnival Corp is not interested in the small "does not push the needle" riverboat business!

Villa Vie ship is still stuck in drydock! What's wrong this time?

 

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Jun 27, 2024 3:58 AM
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June 26, 2024. Silversea's new boss has some fresh ideas about the future! Carnival boss says they are firing on all cylinders!

Silversea's boss says homeporting for his line would be good!

The Holy Hemmoroids attacks are causing massive increases in shipping costs!

Carnival Boss is pleased with the results for the second quarter. The company is firing on all cylinders!

You can fly around the world with Four Seasons for only 10K a day per person!

 Carnival Corp. and the Port of Seattle sign 10-year preferential berthing deal!

 

 

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Jun 26, 2024 4:43 AM
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June 25, 2024. All in the Family-Matching loyalty points should be a must for every large cruise line!

Cruising for Dummies! Norwegian Cruise Line will now advertise cruise prices with all fees included!

Explora Journey's new Italian menu in Anthology will cost 150 US cannolis!

Resorts World Cruises celebrates two years in business by still paying their bills!

Who pays 76K per night for a suite at the Mark in NYC? Only a mark!

The Holy Hemorrhoids are now firing missiles at Haifa. They better run for cover!

 

 

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Jun 25, 2024 4:30 AM
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June 24, 2024. Port of Tampa adding a new terminal! Princess offering another Love Boat cruise!

Did you know Fincantieri builds US warships?

Another Love Boat Cruise on August 31!

Silversea Boss says they are leading the way with innovation! With a pool not in the middle?

The Houthis attacked two more ships! No end in sight for that situation, but there could be!

Electric cruise ships are the future? The Guru thinks so!

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Jun 24, 2024 5:6 AM
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