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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 DrakeFebruary 23, 2023. MSC Cruises betting that customers really care about saving the planet!
Is performing on a world cruise a badge of honor or a pain in the suitcase? MSC cruises roll out their "we are the sustainable first" cruise line in 30…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 22, 2023. Son of a Beach! Venice Lagoon 26 inches low. Gondolas sitting on terra firma!
Phantom this! Wide-eyed Viking guests observe a thirty-foot jellyfish pass by their submersible. Costa Rica plans to turn Limon into a peach with a new 100…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 21, 2023. It happened in Monterrey for Sinatra, but it won't be happening for cruise ships.
American Cruises offers an "Antiques Roadshow" cruise. Old people looking at old stuff! Disney Magic sailing from New Orleans. Mickey Mouse and Bourbon Street…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 20, 2023. NCL warns guests of possible Legionnaires disease on Prima last November.
NCL warns guests on Prima of possible Legionnaires disease last November. Not likely! A cruise line issuing a scientific paper? Viking just did it after seeing…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 18, 2023. Sarge the service dog is now Diamond Elite on Carnival.
Princess does not plan on paying for the new Terminal in Los Angeles. Carnival awards Diamond Level status to a service dog! Explorers Journeys partners with…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 17, 2023.
Carnival's Christine Duffy tells her guests to behave or they will throw you off their ships! Ushuaia will be the "end of the world" with a new cruise…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 16, 2023. Viking promising to order only cage-free chicken eggs.
Viking wants eggs from chickens with better accommodations than some of the crew! Start-up cruise line Victoria cruises will require a 6-month minimum rental!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 15, 2022. Carnival holds the world's largest renewal of vows at sea ceremony!
Chief Carnival Fun Officer Shaq leads thousands through their renewal of vows! MSC announces itinerary for the 2025 Magnifica world cruise! Carnival Cruise…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 14, 2023. Windstar installing Starlink. Icon's Surfside will keep families together. Why?
Icon of the Seas Surfside neighborhood takes an opposite approach to family cruising! 1198 built Carnival Elation is still around and back in service from…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 13, 2022. Bonaire says one cruise ship at a time will do. Niew Amsterdam has Azipod problems.
Skagway has to fix its rock problems in a hurry! The Niew Amsterdam has to fix its Aziopods in a hurry. Bonaire is fixing to limit cruise ships to one per day!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 11, 2022. Chinese cruise line Adora presenting comedy and drama. But no balloon acts!
Margaritaville at Sea will finance your $700.00 cruise! Adora Cruises will present comedy and drama onstage during your cruise! NCL Holdings Bio-fuel test was…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFebruary 10, 2023. Virgin and Jennifer Lopez giving away 50 cabins on Scarlet Lady.
Amazon's new theft protection system needs protection from its customers. Jennifer Lopez presenting an empowering women's cruise on Virgin Voyages. You will…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 9, 2023. Royal Caribbean Group borrowing another 700 million. Wall Street not worried.
Royal Caribbean Group offering another $700 million in privates notes due 2030. Carnival Corp. unloads the Costa Magica to Seajets. MSC’s new luxury line…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 8, 2022. Royal Caribbean Group has 4th Qtr. loss, but stock price not affected.
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today! Royal's Michael Bayley says China should be open by the end of the year! Who cares? Royal Caribbean…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNEW February 7, 2023. US Coast Guard investigating America deaths in Antarctica.
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today during his soon-to-be award-winning podcast. US Coast Guard and NTSB want answers concerning American…
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February 6, 2022. Brazil sinks toxic aircraft carrier despite pleas!
Here are the stories the "GURU" is ranting about during this Monday "naked" podcast. Grand Cayman bragging about their visitor count. Using a travel planner to…
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February 4, 2022. Next season Ruby Princess skipping Victoria for Prince Rupert.
Here are the stories the "GURU is talking about during this Saturday edition! The Ruby Princess will skip Victoria, BC, next summer due to the new Save the…
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February 3, 2023. The Icon of the Seas so hot it catches fire! Crystal tells former guests "not our problem".
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about during today's podcast! Crytal's Jack Andersen says they are not responsible for the guests who were "Lim Kok…
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February 2, 2022. Another cruise ship is caught in New Zealand's Bio-Foul crackdown..
Here are the stories that the "GURU: is talking about today! P&O's Pacific Adventure is surprised to hear the ship's hull is foul! Carnival announces a…
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February 1, 2023. Carnival is telling guests to follow the rules or else!
Here are the stories that the "GURU" is talking about in this NAKED podcast! Oceania's next new build will be called Allura! Carnival Cruise Line emailing…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 31, 2023. Amy Gao's Spacial Front software company caused the FAA to shut down airports!
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today! FAA finds the culprit that caused the crash of the NOTAM system. Royal Caribbean installing Elon Musk's…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 30, 2023. Air Force General says we will be at war with China by 2025.
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today! Chinese/Carnival cruise line Adora wins innovation award. US Consulate recommends not using UBER in…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 28, 2022. Are cruise line bosses getting paid by the word these days?
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today! The Holland America Group is reorganizing under new boss Josh Weinstein. Former Carnival Corp. boss…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 27, 2022. Did Southwest Airlines bite off more than they could fly over Christmas?
Here are the stories the "GURU" is talking about today! DOT investigating Southwest for deceptive practices. Russian cruise ship takes out pier in Turkey…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 26, 2022. Mexico can't stop the shooting but they can stop you from smoking!
Here are the stories the "Guru" is talking about today! Mexico bans smoking outdoors! The new Celebrity Ascent will have two Greek brothers as co-Captains!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 25, 2023. NCL brings back traditional boat drill. Royal Caribbean still going the "easy way"
Here are the stories that the "Guru" is talking about today! Oceania's Riviera will head to Asia for the first time. NCL believes in safety first when it comes…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 24, 2022. Is Carnival Going Outside Its Lane with 14 Day Cruises?
Here are the stories Tom is taking about today! Cunard will add a Rocky Mountaineer train ride to its QE Alaska itinerary. The Port of Aqaba unveils its new…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 23rd Podcast. One Year Later, Crystal Creditors Still Waiting for Some Money!
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today! Crystal Cruises creditors hoping to get paid someday. Seabourn Venture going into emergency dry dock with…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 21, 2023. Wash Your Hands! Norovirus has returned to sea!
Here Are The Stories Tom is Talking About Today! Saturday, January 21, 2023 HERE WE GO! Norovirus returns. Wash Your Hands! MSC Seascape state of the art…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for January 20th. Do you care if your cruise line is trying to save the planet?
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today! MSC Cruises ready to tell the world they are sustainable. High Winds keep the Carnival Sunshine from Costa…
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Podcast for January 20th. Do you care if your cruise line is trying to save the planet?
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today! MSC Cruises ready to tell the world they are sustainable. High Winds keep the Carnival Sunshine from Costa…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJanuary 19th Podcast. New York City Mayor Wants 2 Billion to Charter Cruise Ships!
Here Are The Stories Tom is Talking About Today! Thursday, January 19th. NYC Mayor Adams still thinking about cruise ships to house migrants. Why not? It’s not…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for January 18, 2023. Virgin fined 1 million for flying over Iraq!
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today. Southwest CEO Bob Johnson's "I'm Sorry" speech. Virgin fined for flying through Iraqi airspace. MSC wants to…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for January 17, 2022. AIDA crew will get more money and better benefits!
Here Are The Stories Tom is Talking About Today! Why is the fashion industry moving into the hotel industry? AIDA crew members will be receiving more money and…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePODCAST FOR JANUARY 16, 2022. MORE CRUISE SHIPS RESCUE MORE CUBAN REFUGEES.
HERE ARE THE STORIES TOM IS TALKING ABOUT TODAY! Two ships used shore power on Friday the 13th and did not blow a breaker! Two more cruise ships rescue more…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for January 14, 2022. DOT says computer crash possibly caused by contractor.
Here are the stories Tom Is talking about today! DOT blaming contractor for computer crash? New Airport Terminal A opening total chaos? Link Kok Thay's Resorts…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for Friday, January 13, 2023. Amtrak Auto Train Trip More Unpleasant Than Usual!
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today! Amtrak Auto Train Trip More Unpleasant Than Usual! Universal Studios Bringing Their Horror to Vegas. Airfare…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for Thursday, January 12, 2022. FAA computer crash causes travel delays that made Southwest Airlines look good.
Here are the stories Tom is talking about today. An FAA computer crash causes travel delays that made Southwest Airlines look good. New survey reveals that…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for Wednesday, January 11, 2022. Viking Christens the Neptune with Aquavit.
Here are the Stories That Tom is Talking About Today! The 977 Guest Exploras 1 Will Offer 18 Food and Beverage Locations. ASTA Wants the Department of Labor to…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakePodcast for Tuesday, January 10, 2022. Queen Elizabeth Snagged in the New Zealand Bio-Foul Net!
Queen Elizabeth Snagged in the New Zealand Bio-Foul Net! Guests on Queen Victoria Treated to Two Days in Drydock! Carnival Home Collection Now Selling Their…
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Here are the stories Tom is talking about today. Oceania Regatta Caught in New Zealand Bio-Foul Net! Celebrity Rescues More Cuban Refugees. Costa Looking at…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeTom Drake's Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" for Saturday, January 7, 2023
Today Tom is talking and ranting and raving about these stories. New Zealand's environmental guy says cruise ships need to clean their hulls! The first cruise…
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Here are the stories Tom is talking about today. American Cruise Lines Ships Will Offer Complimentary Starlink Based High Speed Internet in 2023. Carnival…
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Here is what Tom is talking about today. Regent Seven Seas Explorer Runs Afoul of the Australian Bio-Foul Police! Delta Airlines Will Offer Free W--Fi on All…