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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 DrakeFeb. 16, 2026 The Mouse has left Down Under. Disney sails out of Australia for the last time!
The Guru reports that the Radisson Aquatica offers value as a hotel in Barbados! Are you ready to celebrate Pooh? Travelers are flocking to the 100th…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb 14, 2026 Virgin Voyages no longer Virgins with ship sailing at capacity!
NCL is asking guests to leave the flip-flops in the room when dining in a specialty restaurant! Amtrak is rolling out amazing new trains. Now, let's keep them…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 13, 2026 Harry Sommer is out at NCL. Former Subway boss is in!
Carnival will not start charging for pool chair reservations! Schmilton boss joining Marriott, blaming the government shutdown for a mediocre quarter! Carnival…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb, 12, 2026 A United Airlines flyer heading to Nicaragua and ends up in Japan and it is not their system at fault!
Royal Caribbean bans eyeglasses that record video and audio because guests can not be trusted! Air Transat is dropping all flights to the U.S. Who? Meyer Turku…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 11, 2026 Authorities in Darwin incorrectly board a Carnival ship to investigate crew treatment!
Royal Caribbean raises dividend for very lucky investors! Viking opens its China experience office in Beijing. Money talks in China! The Big Boss at Marriott…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 10, 2026 Emplyees at American are not on Bob Isom's Christmas card list!
Princess now has award-winning pizza! The Guru agrees. He gains a pound looking at it! Holland America announces a confusing Management shake up or…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 9, 2026 Hard Rock will build a massive casino complex in San Juan. But not on the beach.?
Tourism to Greenland is up, with interest in visiting increasing despite ongoing political activity. Seabourn Venture set a new company record for going…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 7, 2026 The Guru tells the people that claim Florida is unsafe for international visitors to prove it!
Royal Caribbean oversells another ship and scrambles to get guests to cancel! The Swiss Women's hockey team is in isolation after being diagnosed with…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 6, 2026 Don't believe everything you read-Listen to the Guru for the truth!
Storms knock out the piers at two private islands! Are the Canadians still mad at the U.S.? The Guru reminds everyone that you're safe on the road. He's never…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 5, 2026 Universal Studios believes their parks reduce your stress! Tell Dad That!
The US District Court overturns Biden's rule about airline transparency concerning junk fees! Carnival Cruise Line will show the Super Bowl, but not the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 4, 2026. Danish troops will live on a cruise ship while they pretened to defend Greenland!
The UK will raise the price of its non-visa to $27.00! The Disney Mega-Mother Adventure is heading to Florida and then back to Singapore! Virgin Voyages has…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 3, 2026 Bookings for Oceania's new Sonata are setting records!
Disney's numbers are up despite fewer international travelers. Smart business planning? Margaritaville at Sea raises its gratuities to the highest in the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeFeb. 2, 2026 Villa Vie Residences is a launching a luxury division as soon as they find a ship!
The new rules for Norwegian Cruise Lines' air program make sense! The new EU rule forcing airlines to make bags in the overhead free is stupid! A bottomless…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 31, 2026 Royal Caribbean is keeping quiet about what the new build is all about! Will it fit in?
MSC is still spending its money promoting its product, but not the food! Skrewball whiskey has made peanut butter drinkable! Why? It is the final days of the…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 30, 2026. Royal Caribbean announces new mystery build and great 4th qtr. results too!
MSC is spending more money to update its private island! Not so fast! A District Court judge in Mexico has halted construction of Royal Caribbean's custom…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 29, 2926 Does MSC have a machine that prints money? They ill spend 450 million on a Freeport redevelopment.
Hotel CEOs continue to blame their problems on anybody but themselves! Clean up your own house! One season traveler said that Southwest's first day of assigned…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 28, 2026 The Guru is now camped in Barbados! Learn more...
Oceania bosses help lay the keel of their new build, named Sonata. Barnival Cruise Line is now going to Africa, but not from Baltimore! Oceania's new build…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 27, 2026 NCL's overnight at Great Stirrup Cay is a smart way to make memories for the guests!
The Guru says that hotel rooms need to have bathrooms behind closed doors! MSC arrives in Miami with a new terminal and gorgeous new offices! Mother Nature…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 26, 2026 The TSA is still tolerating Americans who ignore the rules about RealID!
Somebody wants cruise ships! The Port of Colon celebrates the arrival of the Brilliant Lady! Does Oceania plan to reduce the capacity on the R ships and…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 23, 2026. The Guru thinks cruise lines should stop visiting Amsterdam!!
The Port of New Orleans is celebrating over one million guests. The WSJ announces the best airline in America is Southwest. There goes their credibility! Those…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan 22, 2026 United boss not happy with Americna Airlines giving United some competition!
MSC installs new state-of-the-art yard software to help keep Italian captains from whacking the pier. Holland America has new immersive tourist tours called…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan 21, 2026 Atlas ocean announces they will build a new three mast sailing ship. In China! China.
Mexico bans vaping in most areas. Cartels? Priorities? Are some host agencies the new timeshares of the travel industry? Civil unrest in Minnesota forces two…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 20, 2026 Hawaii's new campaign slogan did not impress the Guru! Why are Iranian warships in Capetown?
Airlines and travel companies want to start charging you for the privilege of talking to someone on the phone! Which mental midget in South Africa thought it…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 19, 2026 These new weight loss pills will save airlines money! Now the Guru wants to eat more!
Windstar christens its new build. A new build means investors believe you know what you're doing. Hawaii will host next year's mini-golf tournament! Now…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 16, 2026 NCL is getting a new mega mother. Road Caribbean bails out of Labadee.
Two ladies of the Internet are taking off an American Airlines flight because they were drunk, sitting in the wrong seats, and uncooperative. The U.S. State…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 15, 2026 Royal Caribbean guest misses his ship because he went to the wrong port!!
There's no free lunch, and there is certainly no free upgrades in the cruise industry! Atlas Ocean Voyage's boss is very happy with their current success and…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 14, 2026 Is a Leatherman a dangerous weapon? With the Guru using it...probably!
Number one question on a nude cruise? Where do they keep the room key? Delta is replacing its old 767's with new Dreamliners. Why? More premium seats make more…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 13, 2026. Would it have been easier for Oceania to remain an upper premium cruise line?
Let's see if this might sell. NCL will now operate 14-day cruises out of Galveston! The Guru who thinks it would be safer if all cruise lines returned to a…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan 12, 2026 Is Royal Caribbean planning to build smaller ships?
Three more Judges block Hawaii's new oppressive tax on cruise guests! Such a deal? Australia-based travel company My Cruises charters Oceania Regatta for a…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan 10, 2026 The Bahamas’ appetite for cruise cash is so big they’re building another terminal for mega-ships.
Paul Gauguin announces its "Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti" promotion. Do not expect to find the Guru there anytime soon. The TSA plans to add touchless facial…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 9, 2026 Diamonds International is now selling cashmere scarves on Regent!
Josh Weinstein has been sentenced to to years as CLIA chairman! The Guru was wrong again. Rd., Royal Caribbean opened up its Paradise Beach club as scheduled…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJAN. 8, 2026 ICE was out of line arresting a Carnival guests by mistake!
Royal Caribbean is building another terminal in Miami! High winds in Argentina caused two ships to collide. NCL unveiled the plans for expanding their private…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJAN 7, 2026 Oceania has the right idea with the new big suites on Sonata!
The Russian government intends to develop a Russian cruise line! A New York travel agent was arrested for keeping the clients' money instead of paying for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 6, 2026 Hilton says sorry about their Hampton franchise that cancelled ICE room reservations in Minnesota!
You can add Antigua to the list of ports that value money over comfort! Forget the perks! Does any hotel chain really deserve our loyalty? You can't run from…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 5, 2026. Vila Vie has launched a new company to raise money to buy an Old luxury ship!
The U.S. snatch and grab of Maduro wreaked havoc on travel in the Caribbean! Virgin Voyages treats its wartime guests right! NCL will homeport two mega-mothers…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 3 2025 High winds destroy the DJ Alok party on the MSC Preziosa! No warning?
Air Canada had the worst on-time record again in 2025! There's Hope. Shipping companies are transiting the Suez again! US Federal Appeals courts halt the start…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 2, 2026 Europe has great trains but the U.S. has better airports!!
A female guest goes overboard on a Holland America cruise. Search called off. How large can a ship be and still be considered a luxury ship? A Carnival guest…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeJan. 1, 2026 Happy New Year!! Thanks for listening! NCLH building 14 new ships! $$$
Cruise Hive readers voted Royal Caribbean the best cruise line! The Guru looks at the Year in Review and feels good about 2025! Who thinks a 7 am arrival on…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDEC. 31, 2025 Does the cruise industry need tem more MSC cruise ships?
Coral Adventurer is stuck on a reef, and guests are flying home again. Carnival Big Boss gets to light the big ball on New Year's Eve! The hotel industry will…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDEC, 30, 2025 The Guru says marriage is scary enough. Why get married in a Haunted Mansion.
US Travel CEO does not need to be such a downer! Cruise Hive readers think Perfect Day at Coco Cay is the best private island. Back in your hive Is $480K per…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 26, 2025 Hawaii Judge rules in favor of the ungrateful politicians in Maui, Couty!
NCL's new Free at Sea costs $49.99 per day! Ryanair is fined 250 million Euros by the Italian Competition Authority! That's alot of cannolis! Princess Cruises'…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 24, 2025. Female Carnival guest on a 3 day cruise arrested for tackling a teenager!
According to Travel & Leisure readers, the most popular U.S. airline is a charter company! Royal Caribbean's biggest ship misses the Grand Opening of its beach…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDEC. 23, 2025 Royal Caribbean needs to build a statue honoring Richard Fain!
Five family members fail to sneak their dead Grandma onto an EasyJet! An 85-year-old cruiser loses her life when a huge wave takes her off a slippery rock!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 22, 2025 Carnival Corp will be giving out a dividend! America taking away loyalty points!
It will now cost you two euros to go down to the Trevi fountain in Rome! Carnival Cruise Line bans hanging any lights on your cabin door during the holiday…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 19, 2026 Is it safe to cruise near Venezuela? Viking cancels first cruise of new boat!
Royal Caribbean expands its land options with a deal to rebuild Crown Bay! The consumer price index says airfares are down! The guru likes that! Green…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 18, 2025 One Carnival guest says his Christmans is ruined because there is not any eggnog!
Survey says Paris is the most luxurious place to live! Snobby French in Cannes and Villefranche are limiting the number of cruisers who can be overcharged for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 17, 2026 Windstar is chasing the 1% with a new 224 guest/yacht!
Carnival Cruise Line will sponsor the Big Boom in San Diego on July 4th! The new 6,000 pax Disney Adventure will sail to nowhere from Singapore! Bye Bye…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 16, 2025 Oklahoma cruising senior on her way home after 5 nights in a Nassau jail!
MSC orders four more mega-mothers! Is London the place for Christmas? IATA plans to waste money on a campaign telling flyers not to carry anything during an…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 15, 2025 Royal Caribbean's Private Club in the Bahamas will be ready for the holidays!
The TSA is ratting out illegals to the CBP! A JD Power survey says the Centurion club is the best private airport lounge! Port Miami has set another record for…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 12, 2025 NCL gets a new President! Jet Blue opens its first private lounge!
The proposed changes to the US ESTA application are too invasive! Luxury cruises continue to grow in popularity! New Zealand tourism dollars are down because…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 11, 2026 Is Royal Caribbean pulling a bait and switch with the Paradise Island Beach Club?
Beep Beep! 109.5 million will travel by car in the U.S. this holiday season! Some Carnival ships are offering cooking classes! For their cooks? Airlines are…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 10 2025. Off to Aruba I hope! All four ports in Jamaica are open!
Virgin Voyages will now match almost any points from anywhere! Regent Seven Seas' new build floats! That is a good thing! Carnival, with partners, will build…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 9, 2025 Norovirus hits Aidadiva. Crescent Seas opens new design studio!
Holland America adds pickleball courts to its private island! Explora Journeys and Schmilton are working together on loyalty programs! P&O will now offer…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 8, 2025 Fog in Atlanta and Delta incompetence leaves thousands including the Guru stranded!
Holland America is giving away a World Voyage! Another money grab! American Airlines will allow you to buy loyalty! Villa Vie has a new Captain! Say a prayer!…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec 5, 2025 Azamara is offering another World Cruise that is too long!
The Guru says the world's worst airports are in Europe and not in Newark NJ! A&K's new Amazon river ship is "over the top." Add the French to the list of…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 4, 2025 Royal Caribbean puts out a press release about the private destination that will not open on time!
Oceania will have two new amazing food offerings on its new build! Port Canaveral tops Miami as the busiest port in the world! A former Costa ship purchased by…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 3, 2025 Virgin's new summer pass offering a month in Alaska without kids!
Amtrak reports a good year! They lost less money than normal! Philly hopes to have a new cruise terminal by April 26! Good luck! One Carnival guest is unhappy…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 2, 2025 Marriott after dumping Sonder will have apartments for sale in Orlando!
Greece is running out of water! Ouzo? Explora Journeys will offer a World Cruise in 2029! You can book now! The Rome Cruise Terminal has opened a second…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeDec. 1, 2025 The crew of the Enchanted Princess rescue a jumper who was not a guest!
Egypt will have 155 MPH fast trains, so you don't see the countryside? Las Vegas is on sale this week to bring back tourists! The opening of the new Royal…
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom DrakeNov. 29, 2025. Airbus grounds 6,000 A320's after a computer malfunctions!
An American in Tobago is murdered while shopping for marijuana after dark! Holland America's Macy's Day float was a success! The missing Holland America guest…