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. 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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Oct 23, 2025 According to beach.com, the best beach in the Southeast is in Palm Beach Florida

Explora III will now have a five-day shakedown cruise ahead of its inaugural. The Guru is not a fan!

Stargazing and doing things in the dark are the latest "new" thing in cruising!

Some Carnival guests want jeans banned from the line. Really? Carnival?

Vancouver had record cruise ship guests again in 2025!

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Oct 23, 2025 6:46 AM
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Oct. 22, 205 A faulty intercom causes a Skywest pilot to make an emergency landing because he thought the plane was being hijacked.

The Port of Seattle has a record season doing it right!

A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after striking an object,  which they think was a weather balloon.

Wyndham Resorts wants to reach into your pocket for a $95 subscription fee to receive benefits you should probably get for free.

Grok says that this podcast is not malicious!! 

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Oct 22, 2025 7:13 AM
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Oct. 21, 2025 China's new ship fees would have cost Oceania 1.6 million to visit Shanghai!

Cruise ship visits to Iceland in 2027 are down by 50% due to new fees!

American Airlines' new AI tool for customers is as accurate as their flight times!

A AAA report says that 21 million Americans will cruise this year. That's three streets in the Bronx!

Destination DC says that the Nation's Capital is open despite the shutdown. Come visit the circus!

 

 

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Oct 21, 2025 7:22 AM
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Oct. 20, 2025 Virgin Voyages is still chasing that elusive young sophisticated cruiser! Why?

The Guru talks to the author of "More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget".

Why do people remove gratuities on a ship? The Guru has a theory?

Oceania Alurra is staying in Europe in 2027-2028!

CLIA released encouraging numbers about the cruise industry!

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Oct 20, 2025 7:37 AM
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Oct 17, 2025 Villa Vie continues to have puff pieces written in the media! Lucky them!

The Houthis mourn the death of one of their leaders! One down!

Nobocy hits a resort in Corfu, but management doesn't care!

Carnival Corporation is ahead of schedule to help save the planet, but nobody cares!

Sorry, but you won't see the Guru on an expedition cruise!

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Oct 17, 2025 7:34 AM
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Oct. 16, 2025 Las Palmas gets a new terminal, Celebrity gets new shows,Southwest gets new seats!

Carnival Ambassador explains about stuff left behind! Will there someday be a charge to get it back?

Las Palmas is welcoming more cruise ships! That's different!

Is AT&T so desperate that they send people door-to-door now?

Southwest's new seats have cup holders on either side! Very progressive!

 

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Oct 16, 2025 7:7 AM
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Oct. 15, 2025 West Jet will now charge extra for seats that will recline!

The A&K Jet trips are eye-opening for people who are seriously bored!

Air Canada is now giving free beer and wine to guests in economy! Good idea!

GM lost 1.6 billion peddling electric cars!  

Experts think the Houthis will not stop being annoying!

 

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Oct 15, 2025 7:29 AM
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Oct. 14, 2025 Let's pray for peace in the Middle East!

Spirit Airlines gets $475 million to stay in business, and the Guru thinks they will!

California slaps down the car rental business, and the Guru likes it!

Sometimes, Clear is clearly not faster than TSA Pre!

Oceania Alurra will have six Godparents, and they can all cook!

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Oct 14, 2025 7:1 AM
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Oct. 13, 2025 The Noreaster forces ships to stay in port in New York and New Jersey!

Travel experts say flip-flops are not safe to wear on planes!

Has this daily podcast generated 19 million downloads? SoundStack says yes!

Crescent Seas has unveiled what life on board the Crescent Seas Navigator will look like!

Disney will be paying more for a better spot to drop anchor when in Catalina!

 

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Oct 13, 2025 7:4 AM
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Oct. 11, 2025 The First Episode of The "Guru Learns".

In this first episode of an interview series titled "The Guru Learns," Tom interviews Thomas Danaher, who has spent his entire life developing and marketing sheets. 

Let's be honest, most men know nothing about Sheets. Especially the Guru. This is an interesting, informative, and fun sit-down with the man we call Mr. Sheets.

 

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Oct 11, 2025 4:51 PM
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Oct. 11, 2025 The DOT bans Chinese airlines from taking a shortcut over Russia!

Some Reddit posters object to a Carnival guest putting her rollaway bed on the balcony!

Some Royal Caribbean guests are unhappy about the Star's new two-level casino!

The Godmother of the Emerald Astta is a travel advisor. Could the Guru be next?

Will the Houthis stop their nonsense since there is a peace agreement? Guru doubts it!

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Oct 11, 2025 7:46 AM
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Oct. 10,2025 Do you go on a cruise to create your own lipstick? Guru doesn't!

Azamara is still giving events away! But for how long?

Delta is adding even more money-making premium seats!

An underage couple from Canada finds guardians on Facebook so they can cruise!

Some travel advisors claim travel is down, but the cruise industry is setting records!

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Oct 10, 2025 7:14 AM
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Oct. 9, 2025 Wyndham is rolling out another hotel brand! Sort of!

Jacques Pepin welcomes Jacques back to Oceania Alurra!

The Guru can help you get to see Alan Jackson's last concert!

The New Buffett Boat will have a massive 5 o'clock somewhere bar!

Dazzler Select by Wyndham sounds like a bunch of cheap motels with a new coat of paint!

 

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Oct 9, 2025 7:35 AM
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Oct. 8, 2025 Oceania Riviera strikes pier in Japan with minimal damage!

Something the Guru would never do! Volcanao boarding in Nicaragua!

The Hapless Houthis take more UN workers hostage!

US airports report delays caused by air traffic controllers calling out sick!

The US Travel Association is whining again about reduced travel to the U.S.

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Oct 8, 2025 7:36 AM
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Oct. 7, 2025 A Carnival guest is banned for life for smuggling booze onboard!

The seven days on Crystal Serenity are over! Time for recovery!

The Guru has a great deal on a four-day cruise on Crystal!

Air Traffic Controllers are suddenly sicker than the politicians in Washington, DC.

Royal Caribbean never stops trying to improve its upcharges on the ship!

 

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Oct 7, 2025 7:22 AM
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Oct. 6, 2025. The Guru tells you why the hotel industry is down when tourism is not!

Norwegian joins other cruise lines, adding extra fees!

One Carnival guest is furious that he has to pre-pay for specialty restaurants. Suck it up, buttercup.

The Houthis continue to attack Israel. A dumb move, and no one seems to care!

Guest on the Royal Caribbean ship helped her daughter locate her parents, who weren't missing!

 

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Oct 6, 2025 7:41 AM
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