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

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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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Episodes

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!

Jul 09, 202533 min

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!

Jul 08, 202533 min

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?

Jul 07, 202531 min

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.

Jul 05, 202533 min

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!

Jul 03, 202534 min

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!

Jul 02, 202533 min

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!

Jul 01, 202531 min

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!

Jun 28, 202531 min

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.

Jun 27, 202535 min

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!

Jun 26, 202531 min

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?

Jun 25, 202531 min

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!

Jun 21, 202532 min

June 13, 2025 Regent Seven Seas new build will have a 8,794 sq. ft. suite! Too small for you?

A Florida man is convicted of fraud for impersonating a pilot and a flight attendant to get free flights! The Los Angeles Tourism Board stated that LA is safe, despite the presence of the National Guard and burning cars. Going to Alaska this summer? Try drinking KUUK water! Regent's new two-bedroom 8,794 ft. room suite will feature a private elevator

Jun 13, 202531 min

June 12, 2025 Silver Airways go belly-up. Condor flight goes around in circles.

The nominee for head of the FAA is not convinced that 1500 hours of pilot training is that important! A recent study revealed that Disney parks have a $67 billion economic impact. Silver Airways, a regional carrier in Florida, shuts down without notice, leaving customers stranded. High winds caused a Condor flight to take 32 hours to complete a 3 1/2 flight!

Jun 12, 202536 min

June 7, 2025 How far can a cruise ship safely list? Pretty far!

Royal Caribbean pioneer stepping down as Chairman of the Board! Can the cruise industry grow fast enough to keep filling these mega-mothers? Explora Journeys' head food guy receives a high honor among chefs! The Crown Princess lists 7 degrees and breaks a few bottles!

Jun 07, 202533 min
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