Feb. 21 2026. Has the U.S. passport lost its value around the world? The Guru thinks not!

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

Feb. 21 2026. Has the U.S. passport lost its value around the world? The Guru thinks not!

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Published on Feb 21, 2026, 6:16:42 AM
Total time: 00:27:37

Episode Description

Some Norwegian Cruise Line guests are upset that they can't wear flip-flops in a specialty restaurant. Grow up, people!

IHG Hotels is adding another Hotel brand to its portfolio. How many is enough??

Former Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein seems to be lobbying for a job sitting on the NCLH board!

Reese answered the challenge when reading the Vietnamese airline start-up story.

More about 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, which delivers all of the day's cruise and travel news, can be heard every Monday through Friday, 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. As Tom says, "It's the day's 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 frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!