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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 DrakeJUly 22. 2023. Saturday Edition!! Amsterdam politicians losing their mind over cruise ship visits!
Carnival Pride is dealing with Azipod propulsion issues! Crystal hires a nutritionist to keep their guests alive! Barcelona Port Authority creates Council for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 21, 2023 Exploras Journeys accepts delivery of their first ship. Dockworkers back to work in Vancouver!
Exploras Journeys management wants their onboard bosses on the floor, so their offices are small! Amsterdam is to close its city cruise terminal to keep those…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 20, 2023. American Airlines pilots want new deal after seeing United pilots deal!
Batteries and solar-powered sails? Eco-cruising with your fingers crossed! Disney is keeping their new monster ship, the Disney Dream, a big Mickey Mouse…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 19, 2023. The Scarlet Lady kisses the pier in Miami. A former Vantage ship is heading to Norway!
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady collides with a mooring dolphin in Miami! United will be the first U.S. carrier flying non-top to Manila! Costa Cruises is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 18, 2023. United reaches 10 billion dollar deal with pilots! Luxury Ice Breaker-Why?
United agrees to a massive wage increase for pilots! Icebreaker Captain says the job can be stressful! Srah Faberge is named Godmother on the new Regent Seven…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 17, 2023. High winds in Belgium cause Norwegian Prima's lines to break in port!
Strikes in Italy resulted in ruined vacations, chaos, and canceled flights. Norwegian bans walkie-talkies! Seabourn spicing up their oysters and sushi! Holland…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 14, 2023. Holland America Dollar Deposit Day results in record business! Norovirus stories make me sick!
Articles on Cruise Ship Norovirus outbreaks are bogus! The SMART article on Explora 1 fire panels is not that smart! Silversea does it better than anyone. Just…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 13, 2023. Happy Birthday Dottie! Delta reports record earnings! Oceania unveils new cruises and torus!
Delta Airlines records the highest 2nd qtr earnings in its history! Azamara will have more double overnight stays in 2024 and revisit Canada! Oceania will…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 12, 2023. Silver Nova will be sustainable and expensive! Pier Runner in Cozumel hears it from the balcony people!
MSC sponsoring everything to promote their brand! MSC's private island is named a Hope Spot by planet savers! Carnival Vista guest faces the wrath of the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 11, 2023. 45 cruise ships may have faulty Paroc fire panels. Crystal Serenity passes sea trials!
Explora 1 will sail its inaugural on August 2. Failed Paroc being recalled. They are on at least 45 cruise ships! Royal Caribbean is turning garbage into…
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July 10, 2023. Ruby Princess cleared to sail after wacking the Pier. Explora 1 delivery delayed due to faulty fire safety panels!
Marella Discovery fire forces the cancellation of two cruises. Jack Andersen is not returning to run Crystal! Longshoremen on strike in Vancouver will cause…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 7, 2023. Ruby Princess collides with pier 27 in San Francisco. Pier 27 wins!
MSC Miraviglia is now sailing Canada/New England! Port of Civitavecchia has hosted over 1 million guests since January! Ruby Princess waiting for the Coast…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 6, 2023. No date yet for delivery of Explora 1. NCL relaxes grooming policy for crew.
Crystal cruises creditors soon to receive money. Travel advisors will have to wait! United Airlines is giving 30,000 points to passengers left hanging in…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 5, 2023. Explora 1 delivery delayed in the final hour. Chinese built cruise ship will have a brewery ar sea!
A source says Explora 1 will not be ready tomorrow! Carnival Jubillee build-out is ready for a BOLT! Sun Princess will have an amazing family zone! Duckfarts…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJuly 3, 2023. Celebrity raising onboard gratuities. Miray cruises acquires new ship for 3 year world cruise!
Is United the new Southwest in canceled flights? CEO does a mea culpa for flying private! MSC will close the private island for seven weeks in 2024 for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 30, 2023. Manfredi Lefebre says Crystal will be exceptional luxury!
Royal Caribbean building an "Icon" neighborhood for its crew! Crystal Boss says the new Crystal will be exceptional! Holland America wants you to have it all!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 29, 2023. Celebrity Beyond won't go beyond Port Everglades next year!
Delta boss says premium seats will drive revenue up this year! Carnival-owned ports will soon host 7.5 million guests! Port of Charleston holds simulated…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 28, 2023. Looking for "Some More". Oceania Cruise Line has it!
Carnival Cruise Line is adding more vegan and plant food for their health-conscious guests! Oceania Cruise Line drops O'Life in favor of Some More! Carnival…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 27, 2023. Five agencies will investigate Titan sub explosion! Pete Buttichek upset with the airlines!
DOT Boss wants airlines to get finished with the 5G transformation now! Crowded? Five different agencies will investigate the Titan sub-tragedy! Marone! 31,000…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 26, 2023. Canada announces large fines for environmental violations. NCL names Viva Godfather!
PortMiami closed for 12 hours after a boating accident involving fatality! Luis Fonzi will be Godfather to Norwegian Viva! Canada will slap big fines for…
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June 26, 2023. Canada announces large fines for environmental violations. NCL names Viva Godfather!
PortMiami closed for 12 hours after a boating accident involving fatality! Luis Fonzi will be Godfather to Norwegian Viva! Canada will slap big fines for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 23, 2023. Feel the love? Princess names Randy Fenoli their Love and Romance Ambassador!
Oceania is rolling out 80 new wines and new wine events on Vista! Coast Guard says Tutan submersible imploded below the surface! United's new APP makes it…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 22, 2023. No good news on Titan submersible! New Carnival menu items include a POKE bowl!
Massive rescue effort for two billionaires in a submersible unsuccessful! Carnival's new menu items include eggplant parm and fried chicken! Freak Florida…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 21, 2023. NCL Spirit will homeport via charter in Taiwan in 2024! American Queen will try 3 and 4 day!
Excited to get into the cruise business? Four Seasons orders a second yacht from Fincantieri! Royal Caribbean's second mega-mother will sail from Port…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 20. 2023. NCL dropping some production shows not a big deal! Virgin Galactic soon to go almost to outer space
NCL is dropping some expensive cast shows! A big deal? GURU says no! Oceania Vista Aquamar is the perfect spot for health-crazy cruisers! Virgin Galactic is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 19, 2023. Crystal will have new Steiner spas! Carnival testing sixty new menu items for the dining room!
Richard Branson will sail with his sailors on Virgin in August! Emeril Lagazze and Carnival are testing sixty new dining room menu items! Oceania Vista is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 16, 2023, Carnival Boss wants the Bahamas to hold off raising exit tax!
Royal Caribbean puts local Bahamian businessman in charge of the Paradise Island project! Jay Leno rechristens Venezia with a bottle of Aperol! 10,00 cruise…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 15, 2023. Airline execs underpaid compared to cruise line bosses! New planes will have two cockpit doors!
Saudi Arabia is offering E-visas! Any takers! FAA rules that new planes must have two cockpit doors! NTSB releases findings on Royal Caribbean ship that…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 14, 2023. The GURU visits one of the 14,125 Japanese islands! Climate Wack Jobs block Zuiderdam sailaway!
Silver Nova will be Royal Caribbean's first LNG ship! American Express releases its list of 2300 eco-friendly hotels! Could the new terminal at Port Tarragona…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJUne 13, 2023. Polly who? Polly Trottenberg named acting administrator at FAA!
Royal Caribbean Exec jumps ship to NCL Holdings! Polly who? Polly Trottenberg is named acting FAA administrator! Regent Seven SEa promotion! No single…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 12, 2023. Delta boss says no change fees best thing to come out of the pandemic!
Revenge travel is the latest word in the airline business! Electric prop airplanes that can fly 200 KM on one charge! Not for the GURU! Hiding rubber ducks on…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 9, 2023. Carnival Venezia will have an Italian Shopping Experience! Bada Bing!
Disney Cruises awarded the Vancouver Port Environmental award for the tenth year in a row! Carnival Venezia will be chock full of Italian stuff! Would you pay…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 8, 2023. Viking christens newest ship with a big sword and a big bottle of Aquavit!
Guests from stranded Wilderness Discoverer head home with free flights and full refunds! That's it? Miray Cruises names new CEO who hopes to save their…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 7, 2023. Carnival crackdown on behavior includes drug sniffing dogs!
Virgin Voyages adjusts New Zealand cruises based on sailor feedback! United CEO Kirby thinks no airlines should be allowed to fly over Russia! China is ready…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 6, 2023. Sapphire Princess rescues 51 guests from stranded Wilderness Discoverer!
Wilderness Discoverer engine fire leaves guests stranded until Sapphire Princess arrives! Parc Hotels and Resorts will abandon two premier San Francisco…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 5, 2023. Jay Leno will be Godfather of Carnival Venezia! HAL does a good thing for a guy!
Resorts World Cruises was voted the best Muslim Cruise Line! Holland America helps an 87-year-old fan celebrate his birthday onboard! Carnival announces Jay…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJune 2, 2023 Illinois Congresswoman wants more exit room on airplanes! The GURU agrees!
Tammy Duckworth proposes legislation to force airlines to leave more room for emergency exits! American airlines will appeal Judge Leo's breakup order with…
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June 1, 2023. MSC takes delivery of their Green Machine! Onboard spending on ships remains way up!
MSC Euribia delivered in France! Cruise Line guests are spending like the next pandemic is around the corner! Florida travel advisories have zero effect on…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 31, 2023. Man falls overboard! Guess which cruise line?
A guest falls overboard on Carnival Magic! Air Zealand wants passengers to get on the scale! U.S. Coast Guard medevacs a 3-year-old girl from Emerald Princess!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 30, 2023. P&O Pacific Adventure fire quickly extinguished. Five staterooms damaged!
Oasis of the Seas brings 8,000 guests and crew to Port Saint John! NCL gives away 40 cruises to Gold Star families! NCL is giving away 20 cruises to deserving…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 29, 2023. Moron who opened plane door felt pilot was taking too long to land!
Asiana Airlines will no longer sell exit row seats after a passenger opens exit door mid-flight! Carnival served 30,000 burgers on International Burger Day!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 27, 2023. Emirates adding more premium economy seats for U.S. routes!
Emirates expanding premium economy on US routes! Is the M/V Gemini three-year world cruise sinking fast? Port Canaveral ready to add its seventh terminal!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 26, 2023. MSC Euribia will be the first net zero emission cruise ship!
Does anyone really care about net zero emissions, or do they just want great food and prices? Holland America is rolling out two world cruises in 2025! Icon of…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 25, 2023. LBGQT organization warns members about the evils of Florida!
Lindblad Expeditions adding Musk's fast internet! NCL cancels the winter tour of the Epic. LBGQT organization warns its members about that awful place DeSantis…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 24, 2023. NAACP gets push back from the travel industry on Florida boycott!
Black Travel Groups push back against NAACP travel ban for Florida! Azamara offers a fantastic deal to fill summer cruises in Europe! Mayor Pete is flapping…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 23, 2023. North Atlantic 1 -Sky Princess 0. Calling all pickle-ballers!
The US says China could invade Taiwan sometime this decade! Margaritaville Cap Cana will hold a pickleball camp! NCL buys three new tenders for Great Stirrup…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 22, 2023. Queen Mary hotel reopens to great reviews! Breeze Airways $49.00 sale thru Mayy 26.
A tropical disturbance is forming in the Caribbean, and it is not on Carnival! Despite travel warnings, 1.5 million tourists visited Jamaica since January! MSC…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 20, 2023 French police arrest cruise ship guests with 80 kilos of cocaine!
Port of Galveston will spend 53 million updating the home of Carnival Jubilee! China/Carnival cruise line names their new ship the Adora Magic City! U.S. State…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 18, 2023. Climbing between balconies is not the smartest move a Carnival cruise guest can make!
Princess will offer Historic Colonial cruises out of New York next summer! Cathay Pacific gave away free tickets to Hong Kong to get people to visit there!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 19, 2023. Carnival to the rescue again! Seasport Maine wants Bar Harbor's cruise business!
Carnival Dream helps rescue 17 from their capsized boat! Disney is not sending 2K employees to Florida. Good! Seasport Maine wants the cruise ship guests that…
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May 17, 2023. HAL likes Star Link. Carnival adding 5th ship in Port Canaveral next eyar!
Carnival Venezia is leaving New York for Florida in the fall of 2024! Holland America receives positive feedback on Star Link! Montreal ready to open a new…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 16, 2023. Seabourn installing Star Link on their expedition ships!
China is building battery-powered container ships! Finally, the Tropicana Hotel is Las Vegas will be demolished! Seabourn expedition ships will have fast…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 15, 2023 A train from Orlando to Miami is almost on the track!
American Queen Voyages wants to treat you like Royalty! Cunard brought on a speaker who was a butler to Royalty. Storylines are still hustling million-dollar…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 13. 2023. New Princess build will be a star! Ritz Carlton Yacht shakes up their office!!
Prince Rupert welcomes the first cruise ship of the season! Ritz Carlton yacht collection CEO steps down! Margaritaville at Sea undergoing another fast dry…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 12, 2023 We are the way the hell down there! Exploras Journeys rolling out youth program?
Mark Conroy moves to Senior Advisor at Silversea! The New Sun Princess will feature a Dome full of Cirque shows! Exploras Journeys will offer a youth program…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 11, 2023. Virgin launching ship #3 and offering no single supplement on Europe sailings!
Oceania's Del Rio hints at a ship change for the 2026 World Cruise! Nassau will reopen on May 26 after major rebuilding! Virgin Voyages is offering no single…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 10, 2023 FBI arrests video peeping "Jeremy" on the Harmony of the Seas!
Guest arrested on Royal Caribbean after installing hidden camera in unisex public bathroom! Frank Del Rio's farewell party a huge success in Malta! New Atlas…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 9, 2023. Biden wants airlines to pay passengers more when they cancel flights!
Carnival Venizia will feature an Emeril Lagasse Italian restaurant! Acting FAA boss not happy with Republican Congress. Carnival guests swallows battery and…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMay 8, 2023. Oceania Vista christened today! Azamara sells out world cruise!
Private chartered planes have excessive carbon footprint! Vista's new Ember restaurant has an industrial vibe? NCL Gem cancels Venice at the last minute! MSC…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNay 6, 2023 WHO says Covid is over! Dallas Morning News says US has to protect cruise ship passengers!
Are cruise ships that unsafe, or is the Dallas Morning News trying to sell newspapers? AMA waterways are slapping solar panels on the awnings! Airlines screw…