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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July 15, 2025 Does anyone want to sail on a Titanic replica? The Guru doesn't!

MSC will have five megaships sailing the Caribbean in the winter of 2027. Tough selling there!

United/Jet Blue partnership upsets Senator Blumenthal of Connecticut! Who cares?

The State Department spokesperson's interview about being prepared to travel was a good one!

The EU might not be able to dictate to airlines what to do.

French judge tells the Mayor of Nice he was out of line!

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Jul 15, 2025 4:45 AM
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JUly 14, 2025 The German cruise ship Artania had 197 Norovirus cases! Wash your hands please!

Norwegian Star loses power in the Hudson and needs tugs to return to port.

Uniword is selling an all-women, pajama-wearing, empowering cruise!

Hurtigruten is telling guests to embrace their seaweed!

A taxi driver in Greece overcharges an unsuspecting guest from a cruise ship! There's a shock!!

Two passengers on a TUI flight get into a brawl that forces the plane to overnight in Maine!

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Jul 14, 2025 2:55 AM
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July 12, 2025 Is the new Hertz AI scanner actually a scammer?

Royal Caribbean's new build changes dry docks in Spain due to labor issues.

Customers at Hertz are unhappy with their new dent finder technology.

The Guru thinks that the new unbundling at Delta is another way to nickel and dime the flyer!

Royal Caribbean is asking people not to leave their ducks in Central Park!

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Jul 12, 2025 4:5 AM
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July 11, 2025 Oceania accepts delivery of Alurra and orders two more Sonata Class!

Guests on Celebrity Infinity enjoy their cruise in Kusadasi!

Clear is offering a Concierge Service for people who have been certified "helpless".

The CEO of Virgin Voyages is a better CEO than he is a butler!

American Cruises christens their latest riverboat, the Patriot!

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Jul 11, 2025 3:52 AM
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July 10, 2025. Ala Carte Dining on a ship? Will it work for Four Seasons? Guru is not sure!

State of the World! A U.S. nuclear submarine is allowed to dock in Reykjavik!

Greece's new tourist tax will cause significant issues for cruise lines and their passengers.

Hilton adds yet another brand to their 24-brand portfolio!

Your suitcase is not your friend! It carries more than a toilet seat!

 

 

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Jul 10, 2025 3:37 AM
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July 9, 2025. Regent Seven Seas has a record sales day for Seven Seas Prestige!

Celebrity Infinity is stuck in Kusadasi after a small fire damages the electrical system.

Regent Seven Seas is not Ultra-Luxury, and Oceania is Luxury?

A Carnival guest gets sunburned, and it is everyone else's fault!

TSA now says you can leave your shoes on at the airport!

Low-life Houthis kill three sailors after an attack in the Red Sea!

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Jul 9, 2025 2:32 AM
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July 8, 2025 The Travel Industry praising Trump! Say it ain't so!

Serenade of the Seas is stuck in Vancouver, and the guests are stuck on the ship!

Pittsburgh International Airport is at the forefront of technology and innovation. Yinz better catch up!

Cruise guests on a bus to Georgia forced to stand in the grass and watch their bus burn!

NCL cancels 40 cruises after deciding to swap homeports for two mega-mothers!

 

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Jul 8, 2025 3:38 AM
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July 7, 2025 Ritz Carlton Yachts welcome Martha Stewart, Tom Brady and Sting!

The U.S. Travel Association President Freeman is not happy that Trump raised the cost of a travel visa!

Azamara Onward suffers a Norovirus outbreak!

The entire Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority resigns!

Southwest President Bob Johnson is in favor of baggage fees!

Is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection market, The Rich and Famous?

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Jul 7, 2025 7:47 AM
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July 5, 2025 The EU should not try to run people’s businesses! Mayor of Nice is not nice!

Royal Caribbean's Captain made the Mayor of Nice very angry! Fantastic!!

The 226,000-ton Harmony of the Seas loses power, and that does not create Harmony!

Moron Alert: American Airlines turns around due to a nosy seatmate and poor decisions!

The EU believes airlines should prioritize social responsibility over profit, focusing on what the EU deems fair and just. 

 

 

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Jul 5, 2025 5:27 AM
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July 4, 2025 Happy Birthday America! Mexico seems ungrateful for all the business the cruise lines bring!

A spy ring targeting cruise ships? The Guru doesn't think so!

Major cruise lines invest in the Grand Bahamas shipyard and will have their own repair shop!

Fuuhgeddabout!  A cruise ship can not even make a change while in Italian waters!

The British government should stay out of airline issues that do not involve safety.

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Jul 4, 2025 3:56 AM
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July 3, 2025 Explora Journets will now match loyalty points with Oceania Cruises!

US Coast Guard rescues a family of three hundreds of miles from the mainland!

A Norwegian Bliss in Alaska goes missing after going hiking!

Frontier Airlines has the best carbon emission record. But, do you know if the small seats are comfortable?

Broward County Sheriff disputes rumor about the five-year-old who fell off the Disney Dream!

Prices for the Dottie's Last Hurrah cruise on Oceania Insignia are the lowest ever!

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Jul 3, 2025 4:32 AM
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July 2, 2025 Carbon monoxide testers for hotel rooms? A no-brainer!

Oceania's flash sale offers cruisers amazing prices!

Should the US taxpayer pay to promote private industry?

Royal Caribbean's private island prices make Disney look cheap!

Guests on P&O who got Norovirus are suing the line! Good luck with that!

Crystal gets financing for the two new builds!

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Jul 2, 2025 4:5 AM
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July 1, 2025 An FAA ground stop at all three NYC airports creates travel chaos!

Another solarium glass shatters on the Symphony of the Seas!

Are authorities in Honduras requiring a measles vaccine to visit?

A father jumps into the water after his daughter falls off the ship on Disney!

The Supreme Court refuses to hear American Airlines' appeal of a district court Judge's stupid decision!

 

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Jul 1, 2025 3:0 AM
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June 30, 2025 Snobby politicians at Cannes vote for ban on cruise ships over 1000 passengers!

Do pilots and flight attendants really have sex while the plane is on autopilot?

San Juan receives approval to reopen mega-ship pier after finally getting it right!

A freak hailstorm shuts down Atlanta airport and causes hundreds of cancellations!

The Guru says Cannes is overrated and mega-cruisers aren't missing anything!

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Jun 30, 2025 5:4 AM
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June 28, 2025 Is it time we called Ritz Carton Yachts cruise ships?

Waldorf Astoria is getting into the cruise business in a small way!

Ever heard of Voco hotels? Neither did the Guru!

Cruise guests in Alaska were involved in a school bus crash! Accidents happen!

Royal Caribbean overbooks again! Great deal for some!

 

 

 

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Jun 28, 2025 5:0 AM
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June 27, 2025 Silver Cloud guests in Zodiacs get stranded near Adele!

Virgin Voyages CEO and the Guru have different views of the line's start-up success!

Does anyone stay at a resort for the art, rather than the food and service?

Viking takes delivery of another cookie-cutter ocean ship!

Delta will fly non-stop to Rome and Barcelona from Seattle in 2026.

 

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Jun 27, 2025 2:58 AM
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June 26, 2025. American flight returns to Vegas after one engine takes a smoke filled union break.

United is bragging about a new app that tells you whether you are  lucky enough to make your connection!

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol push back against a Norwegian citizen denied entry over a picture of the VP!

Ben Gurion Airport reopens after a ceasefire is put in place!

A British cruiser loses her mind and posts pictures of the jewelry she stole from a store she managed!

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Jun 26, 2025 4:44 AM
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June 25, 2025 Carnival Corp. delivers encouraging 2nd qtr. numbers!

When will the Suez Canal be safe to transit?

NTSB praises the flight crew but slams Boeing for plug popping Alaska Airlines flight!

Disney Cruise Line raises specialty restaurant prices again! 

A new turnaround port in Canada is only 33 nautical miles from Vancouver! Convenient?

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Jun 25, 2025 5:18 AM
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June 24, 2025. Greek officials go for the money grab! They are grabbing too much!

Are the Houthis finally finished annoying the shipping industry?

Some Visa and green card holders are afraid to travel internationally! Then don't!

A bunch of Chefs will be the Godparents of Oceania Allura! Let's eat!

Cruise ship guests will now pay 20 euros to visit Santorini! Not the Guru!

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Jun 24, 2025 4:25 AM
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June 23, 2025 Carnival Cruise Line PR nightmare! Another hotel chain joining the luxury cruise market!

Carnival guests switching to MSC to receive the same or better status!

Oceania chefs got it right with Nikkei cuisine!!

The Orient Express Corinthian was floated out this week, soon to join the crowded luxury cruise market!

Carnival boss seems to be backtracking on the loyalty rewards changes!

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Jun 23, 2025 1:37 AM
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June 21, 2025. Carnival backlash! Guests unhappy anout loyalty rewards changes!

Canada's Competition Board recommends giving international airlines domestic routes!

Thousands of tourists in Israel are trying to make their way out of Israel!

Carnival Cruise Line execs are already hinting about changes to their new loyalty rewards program!

The US Government places more sanctions on anyone helping the Holy Hemorrhoids!

 

 

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Jun 21, 2025 3:52 AM
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June 20, 2025 US Coast Guard is investigating the Celebrity Edge rope snapping incident!

Oceania is adding Nikkei dishes, a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cultures!

US Travel CEO says the media is hyping a slight drop in travel to hurt the administration!

Carnival Cruise loyalty program changes will leave some cruisers short-changed!

The points guy says that Delta is the number one airline again this year!

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Jun 20, 2025 5:5 AM
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June 19, 2025. Another mooring rope snaps. This time in Alaska! What the rope is going on?

Live out your life on a ship?  Not for the Guru!

It's 2005, and port officials in Invergordon can not figure out how many shuttle buses to order!

Drinking and driving a freighter drunk was not a good idea for this Russian Captain!

Another arrest in Alaska of a cruise passenger using fraudulent identification!

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Jun 19, 2025 4:27 AM
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June 18, 2025 Hotel and restaurant owners need to hire legal employees and stop whining!

Seabourn is elevating its food operations to the next level!

The Crown Iris rescues 1500 students caught in the middle of the Israel-Iran war!

Victoria Cruise Lines hints that it is Trump's fault their ship did not sail!

Labor unions for hotel and farmworkers are whining about all the 

 

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Jun 18, 2025 3:25 AM
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June 17, 2025 Jackass protesters squirt tourinst in Barcelona with water pistols.Grow up!

Canadians are slowly returning to the USA for vacation!

Cunard's new advertising does not make sense!

US air traffic controllers still use floppy discs and run Windows 95!!

French workers at the Louvre go on strike because they have to work too hard!

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Jun 17, 2025 4:20 AM
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