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, 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!
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Nov. 27, 2025. Happy Thanksgiving! This podcast is a turkey!

A Miami Attorney is arrested forest on board the assaulting a gu Norwegian Encore!  Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey!!

The Department of Transportation is asking people to dress nicer on airplanes. Good luck with that, Sean!

US Airlines are under investigation by the FAA for failing to follow directives on flight reductions during the government shutdown.

Despite efforts by some to keep the cruise ships from visiting Alaska enjoyed another record-breaking tourist season!

 

 

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Nov 27, 2025 7:19 AM
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Nov 25, 2025. Are South African safaris suitable for young people?

Silverseas is focusing on attractive sports-minded cruisers! Good idea!

Are there too many inexperienced travel advisors these days?

Book a Regent Seven Seas suite and get access to Knightsbridge Circle!

Global Ports Holdings is making Greenock politicians happy!

Orlando Airport has the friendliest airport bartender in the country!

 

 

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Nov 25, 2025 12:28 PM
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Nov. 24, 2025 TSA plans to charge travelers too lazy to get REAL ID!

A guest on a Carnival ship reports a person overboard, but it was just a whale splash!

Virgin announces plan to bring their ship shows to land!

Carnival changes the rules on how fast you can get drunk on the drink package!

The Guru goes on the road to join Crtsya Symphony!

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Nov 24, 2025 7:28 AM
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Nov. 21, 2025 Juneau is still determined to allow les cruisers! Who cares? Not the Guru!

Torstein Hagen is a serious bragger about his business!

Carnival is moving ships to bring beds to Galveston!

There is a pickleball rebellion in Carmel, California.

United is being sued for selling window seats where there is no window!

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Nov 21, 2025 7:33 AM
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Nov. 20, 2025 Brand USA is trying to get back their government handout!

The One & Only Resorts opens its One& Only USA property!

A lifeboat on the Carnival Dream was left hanging off the ship after a clamp malfunction!

Nick Offerman will be the face and body of the latest Carnival Ad promotion!

Cruise Lines rush to add Asia itineraries as Americans all want to visit Japan!

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Nov 20, 2025 7:49 AM
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Nov. 19, 2025 Carnival President apologizes for their lack of propulsion!

AAA says the U.S. roads will be filled this Thanksgiving! Duh!

Prince Rupert celebrates a record cruise season!

Nauru is an island without a Capital city or a Schmilton!

Is the Guru wrong about airline penalty fees? Maybe!

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Nov 19, 2025 7:52 AM
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Nov. 18, 2025. The DOT lets the airlines off the hook with regulated late light compensation!

There is a new boss at Ritz Carlton Yachts!

AAA agrees with the Guru that the cruise industry is having a great year!

Royal Caribbean is adding a Duckie ride to the new Legend of the Seas ships!

Carnival is adding Bagesl @ Sea on every ship andthey are free!

 

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Nov 18, 2025 7:7 AM
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Nov. 17, 2024 Bahamian police watch a barge being looted. They were worried about violece if they stopped it!

Airports are being allowed to increase the number of flights!

Visitors to Las Vegas can watch a 700-foot guitar appear on the strip!

Royal Caribbean is set to return to Baltimore in 2027. They missed the crabs?

One Carnival Fun Squad employee left his position sooner than he wanted!

 

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Nov 17, 2025 7:55 AM
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Nov. 15, 2025 Holland America will grow a tulip to celebrate 150 years!

Numbers geeks say hotel revenue will be down this year. By 0.4%! 

Royal Caribbean tossed a drunk Australian off the ship after he smacked another guest!

Did you know that Norovirus outbreaks on ships account for only 1% of the total outbreaks?

Five cooks in Miami officially christened Oceania Alurra on Thursday!

 

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Nov 15, 2025 7:54 AM
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Nov. 14, 2025 Crystal's new build coming in 2028 will be called Grace!

Princess ships will now visit the revenue generator called Celebration Key!

The new not needed Pittsburgh Airport will open this Tuesday!

Uber wants to take you skiing!

The number one bucket list item among Americans is viewing the Northern Lights!

American Airlines is putting deadheading pilots first!

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Nov 14, 2025 7:37 AM
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Nov. 13, 2025 An excursion boat sinks in the DR and dumps 55 Germans in the water!

Royal Caribbean is adding nine ships to the Caribbean in 2027!

MSC orders two more mega-mothers from a French shipyard!

You can use your Apple Watch to display your ID at U.S. airports!

More travel tips from the Guru!

Does United Boss Kirby have chutzpah?

 

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Nov 13, 2025 7:49 AM
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Nov. 12, 2025 Airlines continue to expand premium seating because flyers will pay more to feel like a human!

Oceania rolls out Digital Art on Alurra!

Disney christens their latest ship the Destiny!

Holland America brings much-needed supplies to Jamaica!

Marriott has a significant PR problem after forcing Sonder into bankruptcy!

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Nov 12, 2025 6:38 AM
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Nov. 11, 2025. Remember our Veterans today! Regent building a second big ship!

Putting fake funny stickers on your passport is a bad idea!

Dynamic pricing on attraction tickets is demented pricing!

Zac Brown is designing a Zac Brown nightclub for Margaritaville at Sea!

The Houthis say they will no longer attack ships in the Suez and Red Sea!

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Nov 11, 2025 6:56 AM
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Nov. 10, 2025 Oceania and Regent Boss explains why Oceania is not a luxury brand.

Viking cancels two Aussie stops because of idiots protesting coal!

The Port of Lisbon was named the best cruise terminal despite surrounding construction and traffic!

Frontier Airlines reports a loss, but it was not as severe as expected due to Spirit Airlines' struggles.

The Blustering Houthis continue to threaten Israel. Please remember to duck!

 

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Nov 10, 2025 7:52 AM
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Nov. 7, 2025 NCLH boss tells Wall Street that they will cut back on solo cabins on all brands!

         When did the Hilton become the Schmilton?

Sandals tells travel agents to sell Jamaica. It will soon be better than it was!

 UN panel of experts claims that sanctions and bombs have not stopped the Houthis!

FAA says air traffic controllers are tired and flights have to be reduced!

The Guru's visit to Cruise World was a success!

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Nov 8, 2025 8:50 AM
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Nov. 8, 2025 The Guru says take a cruise to enjoy real service for a change!

The Crystal Symphony is getting a 3-week makeover in Italy!

When did No become No Big Deal?

Matthew McConaughey and Cheryl Crow brought Star Power to the Star Princess!

The Netherlands is the safest place to visit this year!

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Nov 8, 2025 6:46 AM
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Nov. 6, 2025 Crescent Seas will not charter the two NCLH ships!

Royal Caribbean will host a biker cruise in 2026! For a good cause!

NCLH boss Sommer says the short cruise are bringing the dollars and the new customers!

The Guru surivived his forst day at Cruise World 2025 with help from Carrabas!

Crescent Seas cancels ship charters explainig that buyers want new builds!

 

 

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Nov 6, 2025 7:27 AM
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Nov. 4, 2026 Anyone ready for an Ebike tour of Egypt? Not the Guru!

Royal Caribbean has added a tour of the hotspots of Santorini along with their beach club experience!

Helpful tips on what to do before you head to the airport!

Virgin Voyages mistakenly informs guests sailing on November 8 that the Brillian Lady is sailing from a different port. Brilliant!

Global Ports Holdings wins the concession to operate a Ferrol port! Huh?

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Nov 4, 2025 6:52 AM
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Nov. 3, 2024 Jamaica's Tourism Minister says they will be open again by Dec. 15!

The World Residence wine list was voted number one by Grape People for the 11th year in a row.

The family of the drunken woman who fell off her balcony is suing Royal Caribbean!

The wacko Houthis are putting 43 UN workers on trial for espionage!

A recent inspection of the World Residence reported that continual maintenance made it younger than it's actual 23 years!

 

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Nov 3, 2025 6:41 AM
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Oct. 31, 2025 What is the ROI for the new White House ballroom?

Magnifica Air aims to meet the demand for superior business-class travel.

Richard Fain's new book is delivering the Wow!

Luxury cruise lines are battling to build the biggest suites!

Those hurricane-chasing pilots are fearless!

 

 

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Oct 31, 2025 7:34 AM
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Oct. 30, 2025. Avis CEO tells Wall Street that Avis wants to try harder again!

Royal Caribbean is sending six ships to Europe in 2027. Turn Europe into the Caribbean?

Boeing announces that it plans to build their planes faster now that the FAA has let the manufacturer out of the doghouse!

Soon, Royal Caribbean will have as many beach clubs as they do ships!

Carnival, Micky Arison, and the Miami Heat donate $1 million to hurricane relief in Jamaica!

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Oct 30, 2025 7:4 AM
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Oct. 29, 2025 Does anyone go to Santorini to go to the beach? Royal Caribbean hopes so!

An 81-year-old hiker was left behind on Lizard Island, and it did not end well!

The port of Stockholm celebrates more shore power and more cruise ships!

The hotel industry is struggling, while the cruise industry is booming! Guru knows why!

Royal Caribbean announces another quarter of profit!

 

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Oct 29, 2025 6:42 AM
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Oct. 28, 2025 As airports get more crowded, pay as you go airport lounges flourish!

The Houthis grab two more UN workers! Can't somebody stop these criminals!

The newest survey shows that people in the U.S. would rather drive than fly!

Delta will be the first US carrier to fly to Saudi Arabia! Is this important?

The Guru says that the Margaritaville at Sea Islander is an old ship, but it offers excellent value!

 

 

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Oct 28, 2025 7:48 AM
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Ocr. 27, 2025 Carnival will offer more cruises without the rugrats!

Show us the money! Dubrovnik vites to keep cruise ship fees through 2027!

Virgin changes the name of 14 itineraries to make it less confusing for its sailors!

Dieticians say to feel better when flying, put some nut butter on your banana!

Are you worried that you will leave your passport in the safe? Put your shoe in with it!

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Oct 27, 2025 7:59 AM
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Oct. 24, 2025 Lipstick on a Pig. Amerian Airlines will retrofit their oldest planes to increase revenue!

The Guru wonders which cruise line is the best for Seniors!

Who was Billy Bishop, and where is this airport?

Southwest going across the pond? Why?

Norwegian Epic rescues 67 refugees on a sailboat and misses their call to Santorini!

 

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Oct 24, 2025 7:12 AM
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