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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 Drake
April 28, 2026 Should the US government give the low budget airlines 2.5 billion to stay afloat?
The PGA Tour bails out of Hawaii because it can't play on brown grass. The Suez Canal remains closed, so the Oceania Vista will visit Africa! Did NCL do the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 27, 2026 The new Mixican cruise line gets some of it right!
The White House correspondents' dinner shooter wasn't a rocket scientist, but he could've been. Regent Seven Seas cares about what the travel advisors think…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 24, 2026 The Guru is going live on Monday! Don't miss it!
NCL's terminal in Philadelphia will not win any architectural awards! Liberal bonehead groups are warning travelers about coming to America for FIFA! Did the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 23, 2026 The Guru has questions about the new Oceania build?
Why didn't Oceania use professionals to deliver the message about Aurelia? Air transportation in Europe right now is pretty shaky, thanks to fuel costs and…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 22, 2026 Oceania announces their next great idea!
Princess and Holland America are doing a good thing in Ketchikan! Port Canaveral CEO John Murray puts the cruise lines on notice! Spirit might get the help…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 21, 2026 Air Canada cutting flights to the U.S. Will anyone notice?
The clueless president of Mexico calls the victims of the pyramid shootings "affected individuals"? Sorry, when you're shot and killed. You are a victim…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 20, 2026 No terminal in Philly is a better deal for the guests!
Norway continues to lead the world in saving the planet by Tuesday! Norovirus shows up on Oceania Insignia, but almost all with the guests because the crew…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 19, 2026 Jason Libery earned 24 million last year. Slightly more than the Guru!
MSC is raising gratuities for all guests who already get their own coffee! A federal jury awards $300,000 to a nurse who got drunk and fell down the stairs…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 18, 2026 Spirit should sue CNBC if their reporting is false!
The Guru does not feel sorry for any cruise line whose ships were stuck in the UAE! The new Atlas Ocean Voyages sailing yacht sounds amazing to the Guru! An…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April16, 2026 Relax! NCL Dawn failing CDC inspection is that big of a deal!
The guru wonders whether sponsoring a sailing team will sell one suite on Explorer journeys, and whether they even care! Does anybody really think that the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
Apil 15, 2026 The Guru is back from Seatrade and full of stories!
Today's podcast features the Guru talking all about his time at Sea Cruise Global. It includes his report on the State of the Union address by Dud Barr and the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 14, 2024 The Guru at Seatrade Cruise Global. Worth it? Find out here.
The Schmilton Cabana Miami continues to disappoint! At Seatrade, Immerse and Elevate are the words of the day! Why aren't they talking about the Value of…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 13, 2026 The Guru is in Miami for Seatrade Cruise Global. Why? Find out today!
Cruise lines are bailing on Tracy Arm in Alaska due to unsafe landslide conditions. Relax, there are plenty of other arms. Hotels have stopped whining about…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 12, 2026 Carnival bans fishing from your balcony! Hang your hook somewhere else!
One patriot group wants to ban the sinking of the USS United States. A little late to the sinking! MSC signs an agreement to build another revenue-producing…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 11, 2026 Does anyine care about electric cruise ships?
Global Port Holdings grabs another destination to rebuild. Acapulco.? Good luck. Meyer Werft is pimping and all electric cruise ship. But it depends on…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 10, 2026 Back home and Brightline did not dissappoint! Explora II also passed the test!
The former number two guy at Oceania is now the number one guy at the Apollo Group Maritime. MSC will build a private destination in the Bahamas, seeking out…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 8, 2026 Outta Here-Last day for the Guru on the floating hotel!
Oceania announced it will refurbish the 15-year-old Marina. Huna Corporation received approval to ensure Juneau is even more crowded in the summer. Crazy…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 7, 2026 Day 6 of the Guru's floating hotel extravaganza on Explora II
The port of St. John is opening two months early to welcome a couple of thousand disgruntled Viking voyages cruisers! Expedition cruising might be trending…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 6, 2026. Day 5 on Explora II. The frustration level is increasing!
Virgin Voyages has to cancel the five-day trip to Bermuda because the Harbor pilots are slightly timid. The Explorer II is an excellent floating hotel. But…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
APRIL 4, 2026 Better late than never! Maybe!
Are pink slips flying at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings? United raises checked bag fees and adds confusing price options! Calling all bird watchers! Has the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 3, 2026 The Guru is sailing on Explora II. Hear all about it!
The Guru applauds Carnival's dedication to special needs cruisers. Well done. NCL rolls out prepaid parking in Miami. The Guru does not agree with some travel…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
APRIL 2, 2026 The Guru is on the road in San Juan. Hear all about it!!
Oceania is opening a bakery Academy for its bakers. Shouldn't they already know how to bake? Did you know that Tokyo Disneyland is a franchise? The Guru did…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
April 1, 2026 No pranks here. JetBlue raising bag fees even higher!
NCLH boss Chidsey will join the Seatrade Keynote panel. Adam Goldstein still has influence at NCLH, even though he is not on the board. Royal Caribbean will…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
March 31, 2026 Atlas Ocean renames their small staterooms suites. Why?
Royal Caribbean's new mega-mother will have eight neighborhoods! Air Canada's CEO is out the door because his French was lousy! The US is sending people to the…
- The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
March 30, 2026 Does Norwegian need to refresh their brand?
Villa Vie Residences is now a ship of peace? The new president of Norwegian Cruise Line needs to be less pessimistic. The Houthis are back to being annoying!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 28, 2026 A new approach to a birthday celebration at Norwegian Cruise Line. No cake!
Today's top stories from the guru. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cleans out the board. Appoints five new members. After Congress goes home for the weekend…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 27, 2026 Miami wants to build an 800 million dollar train line for the overbuilt port!
Today's Top Stories with Commentary! Explore journeys cancels its Middle East cruises next winter. Too soon. President Trump will sign an executive order to…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 26, 2026. Does anyone believe TSA agenst are trained for six months?
The top stories from the guru this morning: The guru thinks United's couch in economy is stupid! The new "flighty" app should be called Let's Catch the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 25, 2026. The Guru is profiled in USA Today. NCL tried to build a terminal in Philadelphia. Hear how that worked out!
Here are today's stories with a little bit of commentary! The guru loves that Zac Brown is partnering with Margaritaville at Sea to present some great new…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 24, 2026 This podcast remains missing on the side of a milk carton!
Here are the top stories from the Guru! Norwegian Cruise Line grabs some cheap publicity by giving away $10,000 for a painting of an ugly bear. Travel advisors…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 23, 2026 The Guru spent the night at the President’s Florida Residence! Carnival getting sued again!
The Guru accepted an invitation to spend the night at Mar-a-Lago. During this podcast, you will hear what it's like to enjoy dinner two tables over from the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 21, 2026. The Guru is heading to Mar a Lago!
The first of the Four Seasons yachts sails on its inaugural! Hot air at sea! Oceania tells its World Cruisers they will skip the Suez! Jet fuel prices have…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 20, 2026 Like rabbits! Royal Caribbean is building another private destination down under!
Today's stories with a "bit of commentary." Prices for international air travel will be increasing, especially with airlines that didn't hedge or fuel bets!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 19, 2026 Guests on cruise ships no longer way about weight. They bring their Ozempic jabber.
On this episode of The Daily Cruise and Travel News Podcast, Tom Drake—The Guru—discusses people so desperate to lose weight that they are combining medication…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 19, 2026 Do people cruise and worry about their weight the whole time? No,they bring their jabber.
The airline bosses are right for a change. Congress has to start paying TSA! Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the shape of cruising! The US State Department is…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMARCH 18, 2026 Travel Weekly article on luxury cruising gets it all wrong!
The Suez will not be safe anytime soon! Africa, here we come! The top ten clean cruise lines! No surprises. The Italian Olive Oil guy is back at Oceania on…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 17, 2026 Happy St. Patrick's Day! MSC gets creative in Scotland!
The little cruise line that could! Victory Cruises will spend $5 million updating its two ships! How creative are the creative people building shows for ships?…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 16, 2026 Royal Caribbean building another revenue producing destination!
The Guru thinks the Princess boss has the right focus. Fix-not reinvent! Gavin Newsome is in Tommy's doghouse! The Guru offers praise for Sid from Hampton Inn…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 14, 2026 Hilton CEO offers criticism without solutions. Nothing new in the travel industry!
Ouch! Carnival cancels 11 cruises for this fall. People make plans, you know? Virgin Voyages will debut an Indian restaurant on the Valiant Lady. The idea is a…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 13, 2026 Unauthorized Aussie officials keep trying to board Carnival ships!
Brussels Airport shuts down after a threat of a strike! The Guru says stay on the ship's time if you don't want to miss the ship or your tour! The brand new…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 12, 2026 Rising fuel costs might cut into airlines obscene profits. Who cares?
DHS reopens Global Entry. Political pressure? One percenters complaining? The Guru thinks the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber could offer old-fashioned fun…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 11, 2026 Will Oceania start selling art onboard?
Will the Guru ever be considered a cruise icon? Dinner in less than an hour on a cruise ship? Would that be a good thing? Smart TVs on cruise ships are filled…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 10, 2026 The Houthis are not going away any time soon!
Is Royal Caribbean now getting into the drydock business, too? Explora Journeys is getting ready to run six "Ocean State of Mind" ships! Some requests by…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 9, 2026. NCL Holdings needs to stop the self-flagellation!
The U.S. Government is not a travel agency. People stuck in the Middle East need to understand that! Jeffries stock analyst likes Viking and not NCL Holdings…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 7, 2026. Regent Seven Seas Navigator has a new home!
Princess will have two ships homeporting in Barbados. The Brits will put up with it! The Villa Vie people will charter the Seven Sea Navigator and try to raise…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 6, 2026 The Guru celebrates one million users the past month!!
NCL takes delivery of its new right-sized ship! The new Boss is pleased! Trump tries to please the left by showing the head of Homeland Security the door…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 5, 2026. Cruise guests still stuck in Dubai. What about insurance?
Royal Caribbean will help clean up the sargassum in Quintana Roo as part of the Costa Maya expansion! A no-brainer! Royal Caribbean dumps Jamaica in favor of…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 4, 2026 The Guru gives Avis in Tampa a A Plus! Regents gets a new bean counter boss!
Torstein Hagen has a lot of ship orders! An optimistic CEO! Airline industry officials continue to say they don't hire based on DEI. The guru likes that…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 3, 2026 NCL Holdings 4th quarter results did not please many on Wall Street!
Is the Regent Seven Seas Navigator going to the people at Villa Vie? Oceania is not paying for your referrals! NCL Holdings' CFO admits to self-inflicted…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeMarch 2, 2026 Final exit interview with Dottie Kulasa!
Several cruise lines canceled cruises through the Middle East after the US and Allies took out Iranian terrorist leaders! Four Seasons takes delivery of its…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 27, 2026 The Guru says grow up and get a passport!
The Port of Vancouver is getting ready for another record season! The Guru wonders what makes up a "Legendary Cruise"? A Delta 757 blows an engine and sets a…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb 26, 2026 Crime pays for awhile! Former NCLH Exec arrested in Argentina for embezzlement!
Explora Journeys new ad campaign sends a strange message! Mexico's President says her country is safe again! American Airlines and the city of Miami will team…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 25, 2026 Recorded live on Oceania Insignia in front of a raucous crowd! Historic!
La Ponant, a French cruise line, suddenly wants to attract Americans. Give that more thought! Mexico's President Claudia Scheinbaum says all is safe again!!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 24, 2026 Most of Mexico is open again after widespread violence!
Tui is searching for a Godfather for their new Mein Schiff ship. Photos with Speedos are not required! MSC is hoping to sell more cruises with a Robot parade!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb.23, 2026. Did John Chidsey take over at NCLH to prepare it for an acquisition
Virgin voices issued oppressed release, reminding people that their so-called "Sailors" can dress as sloppily as they want! Tourists in Cancun have been told…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 21 2026. Has the U.S. passport lost its value around the world? The Guru thinks not!
Some Norwegian Cruise Line guests are upset that they can't wear flip-flops in a specialty restaurant. Grow up, people! IHG Hotels is adding another Hotel…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb.20, 2026 smoke in the cockpit, followed by an emergency landing, using the slides. Then JetBlue Management gives everybody a $12 sandwich voucher.
Princess Cruises announces that its guests have set a Guinness World Record for drinking Margaritas! Thomas Pritzker steps down at Hyatt after the Epstein…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb.19, 2026. Here's an easy one? Should a Subway store ever be allowed to run out of lettuce?
One financial guy agrees with Elliott about the lack of cruise experience on the NCLH board. The debut of Tommy's Doghouse! First dog-Avis Rent a Car! The Wynn…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 18, 2026. Look out NCLH board! Elliott investment is looking to stir the money pot!
Harry Sommer had hoped to last 10 years as the Big Boss at NCLH. Elliott Investment did not have nice things to say about NCLH! Harry Sommer once said, "There…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb, 17, 2026 NCLH order more ships, Royal Caribean names their dog and TSA allows Coconuts!
Radiance of the Seas crew rescues five stranded at sea! China is dumping the Waldorf after losing billions on its renovation! Bring your own glasses and lugs…