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The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
THE DAILY CRUISE AND TRAVEL NEWS “PODCAST” WITH TOM DRAKE
For nearly 30 years, comedian Tom Drake has gone where most people only dream of vacationing—performing stand-up aboard cruise ships around the world, crossing countless oceans, visiting faraway ports, enduring crowded airports, and witnessing nearly every kind of travel triumph and disaster imaginable.
After that much time at sea, Tom has seen everything, done everything, and—at least according to Tom—now…
Episodes
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 25, 2023. Merry Christmas! Norwegian ship hit by rogue wave was in the wrong place at the wrong time of year!
A rogue wave hit M/S Maud in the North Sea! Icon of the Seas picks up 10,000 plants in Cadiz! Are Viking Voyages ships all filled with swingers? Bad weather…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 22,2023. Carnival Corp. announces record revenue and Wall Street yawns!
Carnival Corp. welcomed 3.5 million first cruisers this year. EWE cruise fund. Interesting idea! Smelly name! Southwest pilots will vote on accepting a 50%…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 21, 2023. Carnival Jubilee will have Texas Sized Deck Parties! French National gets lost in the Rainforest!
A French guest on Costa gets lost in the rainforest in Grenada and is found after two days! Cheech and Chong's new gummies are called Cruise Chews! Carnival…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 20, 2023. Can self-check security kiosks replace the always friendly and reliable TSA people?
TSA testing self-check security kiosks at Las Vegas airport! Airlines are investing millions in in-flight entertainment! HAL guests love StarLink's internet…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 19, 2023. Blue Lagoon remains closed after another volcanic eruption! US DOT slaps Southwest with a huge fine!
Southwest is fined $140 million for last year's Christmas collapse! Family vacations and multi-generational bonding are popular these days! MSC World Europa is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 18, 2023. Nine ships and lousy weather create a travel mess at Port Miami!
Carnival cruise line releases New Year's Eve Menu! Sixty thousand cruise ship passengers scramble to get home from Miami after all the ships arrive late!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 15, 2023. Storyines exec change the narrative on the M/V Narrative.
Over a hundred people have given deposits to Villa Vie! Storylines are now offering half ownership! Las Vegas will open a pop-up store for marriage licenses at…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 14, 2023. Villa Vie will launch an old residence at sea! Icon of the Seas will have an Icon and not a Godfather!
Lionel Messi scores the gig as the Icon of the Icon of the Seas! The Guru talks about the weird things that guests do on ships! There is plenty of room at the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 13,2023. Is Royal Caribbean buying land and a resort in Freeport for another private island destination?
Sea Dream Yacht will equip all ships with shore power connectivity! Classy Curry! Cunard'sQueen Anne will have an Indian Themed restaurant! Port Miami welcomed…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 12, 2023. Louis Vuitton dumps cruise retail business! Southwest flight attendants turn down big increase!
American Airlines asks District Court to overturn Northeast Alliance decision! You win a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa's house! Air travel is worse…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 11, 2023. Carnival Cruise Line internet prices with the arrival of Starlink! Princess new speaialty restaurant will cost $149. per!
The arrival of Starlink will force cruise lines to raise prices! Serenade of the Seas is off on its 274-day world cruise! Holland America treats San Diego…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 8, 2023. $99.00 to hang off the side of the ship on a rope? The Guru will pass!
Happy Hannukah! Carnival might bring bask their Statue of David! With the Fig Leaf in the right place? IATA says airlines will have record travelers in 2024…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 7. 2023. Windstar sailing ships getting a new look! Carnival happy with their waste reduction!
Aircraft turbulence is more common. Sit and buckle up, buttercup! Windstar is spending millions on their saying ships to give them a fresh look! Airlines…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 6, 2023. Will HAL's new standby program make new friends or enemies? Norovirus in a hotel? Not unusual!
Viking orders ten more riverboats to add to its eighty! Air New Zealand ordered a five-seater electric airplane! Wall Street Journal on Big Ship economics…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 5, 2023. Virgin Boss Branson shows his ship where to dock in Sydney! Carnival Jubilee sailing to Galveston empty!
Carnival New Build is sailing empty from Germany to Galveston for its first cruise on December 23. Margaritaville at Sea is adding a second ship from Tampa!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 4, 2023. NCL Vivia will round trip San Juan. Great idea!NY Times rips air traffic controller problems!
Carnival is experimenting with new debarkation procedures where guests do most of the work! The Caribbean is now Norwegian Cruise Line's second-largest…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDecember 1, 2023. Royal Caribbean overbooks again! Villa Vie will buy 30 year old ship for the world cruise!
Guests left at the pier when Royal Caribbean overbooks Quantum! Key West is waiting for the Governor's decision on big ships visiting! Viking floats out…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 30, 2023. Norway accident board tells Viking to install stronger windows on Polaris!
NCL Viva named in Miami-"Miami Style"! According to the Norway Accident Board, stronger windows on Viking Polaris might have prevented fatality! Princess and…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 29, 2023. Pajama controversy on Carnival! Greek Ferry bounces off two ships arriving in port!
Hellenic Spirit hits two ships arriving in port! Mexican officials are close to adding a $5.00 pax charge in 2025! The new Sun Princess will have the largest…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 28, 2023. Are the Magellan Awards really important? Icon of the Seas Delivered!
Icon of the Seas delivered in Finland! Magellan Award winners announced. Do they mean anything to anyone? Drinks without the BUZZ can be pricey! Carbon…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 27, 2023. Life at Sea officially Dead at Sea! Chicken sandwich in Australia only $1,995.00
Australian officials fined a visitor $ 1,995 for trying to sneak a chicken sandwich into the country! Miray Cruises owner admits the 3-year Life at Sea World…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 24, 2023. New Zealand Biosecurity officials seize smuggled cat on Royal Caribbean.
Smuggling a cat on a ship heading to New Zealand is not your best idea! FDA issues turkey gravy recall one day early! Airline Etiquette is not the same on…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov.23, 2023. MSC dropping another 100 million on their private island! FAA using shortcut to hire new controllers!
HAPPY AMERICAN THANKSGIVING! MSC Private Island will be closed for six weeks for a 100 million dollar improvement! Seabourn announces a historic moment! FAA…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 22, 2023, Oceania Marina will undergo all-encompassing refurb in May 2024.
Carnival will serve 48,000 pounds of Turkey tomorrow! Oceania Marina getting new dining options and a fresh look in May 2024. Sailing to the Arctic regions?…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 21, 2023. MSC rescues six! Princess holiday happenings! Azamara excited about new Boss!
Hanrahan is still spinning a tale about the unknown Azamara! Ponant wants guests to be colder than on any other line. Port Everglades will turn around 35 ships…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 20, 2023. Explora Journeys Kids Program? On a luxury line? Guru says bad idea!
Viking is expanding their Mekong Fleet! A Kids Program on a Luxury Line? Guru thinks not! NCL Dawn skipping Saudia Arabia on their seven-day cruise! Fred Olsen…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 17, 2023. Royal Caribbean suspends Blue Lagoon tours after ferry capsizes in rough seas!
Carnival Jubilee will have 5G, but at what cost? Dutch government decides to delay reducing flights to its number one airport! Royal Caribbean refers to the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 16, 2023. Lots of free extras with Oceania Black Friday Sale! Lindblad not in a hurry for bigger ships!
Oceania rolls out the first-ever Black Friday sale! German-built Carnival Jubilee passes sea trials! Now it's time to finish it! Sven Lindblad is in no hurry…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 15, 2023. Storylines just one big story? Life at Sea Cruise still not at sea!
Princess boss says creating value is as important as having the latest technology! Insider story reveals secrets about the Storyline attempt to sell their…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 14, 2023. Regent's new opulent ship is delivered! One expensive boat!!
Disney opens their new terminal in Fort Lauderdale! Regent's 450 million new ship delivered by Fincantieri! Boeing and Emirates signed a 52 billion dollar deal…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 13, 2023. Virgin welcomes a new bean counter! Atlas Ocean Voyages christens third ship!
MSC announces two more LNG mega-mothers in 2027 and 2026! National Geographic list of cool cities. Are they really cool? Soldier Beetles invade P&O ship!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 10, 2023. Viking taking Arch Insurance Group to Court. MSC World America will run on LNG!
Slow travel replaces revenge travel! MSC World America will run on LNG! Happy Birthday to the US Marie Corps! Booking.com is now in the cruise booking…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 9, 2023. Disney Cruise Ship rescues a masked booby!
Mexico expects over 9 million cruise ship guests next year! Almost half on Carnival brands! Disney ship brings a masked booby to safety! Disney reports strong…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 8, 2023. Azamara getting a new President!! But not until next year!
Celebrity's new ship will be called Xcel! Will it win the cutest name award? Carnival Cruise Line celebrates veterans onboard! Israel warns its citizens to…
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November 7, 2023. MSC targetings kids! Oceania chasing the French Guest! Saga gives the guests a ride to remember!
Oceania makes plans to tell its story to French consumers! MSC's expanded teen and kids program will target the parents through their kids! Icon of the Seas…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 6, 2023. Is Explora Journeys management right and the industry all wrong!
Explora 1 arrives in Miami to deliver their version of a Caribbean cruise! Man fails overboard on a Head Banger metal cruise! Search not successful!' Oceania…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 3, 2023. Royal Caribbean boss predicts there will be more private islands in the futue!
After eight years, Storylines is only 50% sold! Jason Liberty talks about the popularity of private islands! Royal Caribbean's new software will make the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 2, 2023. Carnival Boss tells travel agents that cruises are too cheap!
NCL 3rd QTR results exceed 2019 results but could have been better! Carnival Boss says the cruise industry should be charging more to cruise! Azamara is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNovember 1, 2023 Royal Caribbean raising auto gratuities. Scottish Green Party looking for green!
Scottish Green Party joins the charge the cruise line bandwagon! Mexican Vanilla is being watered down. A National cooking crisis for Carnival guests! The…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 31, 2023. Happy Halloween! Princess decides to no longer offer last minute discounts!
China wants to rule the world and the cruise industry! Holland America's new Caribbean looks to be fun and edible! The Feds tell Southwest they did a lousy job…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 30, 2023. Is an Admirals Club membership worth the increased fee?
Cheese and soup and the big items at the Admirals Club buffet! Port Miami welcoming eight new ships this season! Would guests rather visit more countries on a…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 27, 2023. Royal Caribbean offering 3-4 day on Allures out of Port Canaveral!
Royal Caribbean's excellent 3rd quarter does not excite Wall Street! Royal Caribbean's Jason Liberty says Israel war is not an issue right now! Regent Seven…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 26, 2023. Carnival guest loses finger and decides to sue the line one year later!
Judge in Australia rules in favor of guests on Ruby Princess involved in Covid outbreak! Carnival guest loses finger when balcony door slams on it! Villa Vie…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 25, 2023. Explora Journeys sales boss confident their product is like no other!
Carnival is reaching sustainability goals sooner! Windstar skipping the Middle East this season! The Pilot who lost his mind in the cockpit is blaming Magic…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 24, 2023. Port of Vancouver has record season. Barcelona abandons their terminals near the city!
Margaritaville at Sea goes shopping for ships in China! Barcelona begins cruise ship city ban! Off-duty fails to crash a 737 plane from the cockpit jumpseat!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 23, 2023. United expanding their cheap seat program! Adam Aron resigns from NCL board!
NCL Holdings joins the Global Maritime Forum to help save the planet by Tuesday! Delta is expanding its personalized entertainment programs and not its…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 20, 2023. Near misses at the Austin airport due to controller shortage!
Austin is one of many understaffed airports due to FAA recruiting issues! Aurora expeditions offer sustainable food to go with cold weather in Antarctica! The…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 19, 2023. Kids sail free next year on Holland America!! Reykavik is building a cruise terminal!
Fincantieri's boss says his company will grow with cross-fertilization! Holland America is giving away the ship to fill it next year!! Thomas Keller is out at…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 18, 2023. The pigeons in Venice cause havoc at the airport! Princess teaming up with a butcher!
30 Dems want U.S. airlines to start flying to Israel again! Seagliders are not airplanes and will be inspected by the Coast Guard! Princess Cruise Lines is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 17, 2023. Rhapsody of the Seas to the rescue! Life at Sea 3-year cruise won't sail on November 1
Life at Sea Cruise announces the delay of their three-year world cruise! Rhapsody of the Seas rescues Americans from Israel. Florida Emergency Management…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 16, 2023. Giraffe droppings denied entry in Minnesota! Carnival partners with the New York Jets!
Cruise prices are up, but the value is still there. Scarlet Lady reports an outbreak of stomach flu! Princess will recreate the Magic Castle on their new ship!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 13, 2023. Virgin wins lawsuit against Brightline Trains!
A panel at Medruise blames the media for people not cruising the Black Sea! Travel agents are getting people in and out of Israel, and for some, it is a labor…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOct. 12, 2023. Oceania guests in Israel on land tour escaped by bus to Jordan!
Oceania guests on a land tour in Israel were able to escape by bus to Jordan and get home! Barbados is preparing for a busy season of homeporting! Good luck…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 11, 2023. Barcelona wants to keep cruise ships out but Burgas, Bulgaria is hoping they come in!
Port of Galveston gets a one million dollar grant to think about shore power! The Mayor of Barcelona calls cruise ship tourists a "plaque of locusts". El Al…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 10, 2023. The war in Israel has cruise lines scrambling for replacement ports!
DNV rolls out new rules for carbon capture on cruise ships! Conde Nast's survey on the cruise industry is confusing and in some cases, hard to believe! Cruise…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 9, 2023. Does anyone book a cruise to look at the art collection?
Thoughts and prayers to the people of Israel! European Visa system delayed until at least 2025! Royal Caribbean's next big mother ship will be called the Star…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 6, 2023. NCL cancels three months of Escape cruises in 2025. So what?
NCL cancels 2025 Escape cruise due to fleet redeployment! Cruise line reps eat disgusting food in Sweden. Why? Rich people love risky helicopter rides! Why?…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 5, 2023. Iceland and Spain both want cruisers to pay when and while they visit
Spain adds a VAT and drinks tax for cruisers as a thank-you for visiting! Iceland wants more fees from cruisers to pay for a new tent terminal! Oceania is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 4, 2023. NCL's new solo cabins will include key access to "The Studio". A hunting ground for widows in in South Florida!
Norwegian is adding 1,000 solo cabins to their nineteen ships! Aeromexico added 17 routes to the U.S. after a safety upgrade from the FAA. Princess is going…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeOctober 3, 2023. Bronx girl get one year in jail for touching an airport security official in Dubai!
Toys R Us stores on cruise ships are fine but please don't sell toys that make noise! Mind your mouth and your hands in Dubai or you will end up in jail! P&O…