Claim OwnershipThe Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
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After almost 30 years of performing stand-up comedy on cruise ships worldwide, Tom Drake has seen everything, done everything, and so now he knows everything!
That is why he is called the "Guru of the Seas."
His podcast, which delivers all of the day's cruise and travel news, can be heard every Monday through Friday, as Tom says, wherever people "pod their cast."
Offering an "unfiltered view" of the cruise and travel industry, Tom delivers the news and then gives his opinion on what it all means. As Tom says, "It's the day's news with a bit of commentary."
If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!
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Bar Harbor residents will decide the fate of cruise ship visits tomorrow!
Carnival Cruise Lines does allow non-offensive tattoos to be visible on the staff!
Holland America has its nutcrackers ready for the holidays!
Even the bumble bees get special treatment on Carnival Cruise Line!
The Guru likes the website airmail.com!
SPECIAL SATURDAY PODCAST!!
Lim Kok Thay, who bankrupted Crytal Cruises, celebrates his new cruise line sailing from Dubai!
Delta tells flight crew that passengers can take their pictures, whether they want them to or not!
Overpriced Virgin Atlantic offers more seats to customers using points!
NCL CEO Harry Sommer is happy with 3rd quarter results from his three lines!
Marella Discovery sailing from Port Canaveral only "for the Brits"?
HAL President Gus Antorcha has his line leaning on their itineraries!
Carnival Corporation's 1st quarter loss was less than expected!
Seatrade Cruise Global opens with three cruise line biggies, but where is Josh?
Choosing a homeport is a science because each line has different needs!
MSC World America will have swingers, thanks to the Cliffhanger!
Carnival Mardi Gras Captain and crew recognized for their lifesaving efforts!
United flight diverted thanks to a service dog that did not care for the onboard meal!
Jetblue now charges extra for bags during peak periods!
Juneau officials are asking cruise lines to cut back on guests in 2026!
When the pandemic shut down the cruise and entertainment industry, I launched a YouTube/Facebook live show called the Big Broadcast. It aired Monday through Friday from 10-Noon EST.
Cruise Director On Loan Dottie Kulasa, Legendary comedy-magician John Ferrentino, and Radio Personality BJ Odom joined me on the show daily.
This podcast is a rebroadcast of an interview with Panama Canal Captain Andrew Efthimiadis. Captain Andrew's father was a mule driver on the canal, and the Captain was born in Panama, attended Maritime school in Texas, and returned where he is now a Supervisor for the Panama Canal Authority.
During this conversation, the Captain gives a great inside look at life on the Panama Canal.
Princess allowing guests affected by the wildfires to receive a future cruise credit if they ate due to cruise this month!
Airbnb and 211 LA offering free accomodation to displaced LA residents!
American's flight attendant union reminding them to check the plane for passengers before leaving!
Norovirus is not the stomach flu!
The Port of Palm Beach has installed facial recognition! Guru likes this!
One expert says sanitizers won't kill Norovirus!
Our cruise is longer than your cruise! Azamara is offering a 188-day world cruise!
Delta is getting ready to add more work for their customers!
Carnival is not planning a dog-friendly cruise!
Radisson will get a new logo! How about a paint job and some furniture?
The 6700 guest MSC World America will be part of MSC's seven million dollar Super Bowl ad.
Princess is going all-in on nonalcoholic drinks for the GenZers!
Careful! People are becoming addicted to the Guru in the morning!
Oaktree Capitol will be pumping money into the Apollo Group!
Can Norovirus cause kidney failure? Don't book a crossing if you have health issues!
Old school, baby! Cunard still rents tuxedos for formal nights!
CNN airs a feature on hand washing and norovirus. They lust be listening to the Guru for ideas!
The Guru warns: Don't book a crossing if you have health problems! It is a cruise ship, not a hospital!
Sailing the Amazon. It is on most cruisers bucket list!
San Francisco tourist officials are hoping the city regains its popularity!
Havana Dock's lawsuit loses its appeal in court!
Jason Montague is returning to Prestige to oversee Regent and Oceania!
Virgin Voyages is offering 80% off the second person during WAVE season!
The Houthis one missile a day is being done to upset the Israeli way of life!
Modern Family star is the new spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line!
Jeff Bezos was not onboard when his yacht was raided!
Sandals is working hard to tell people it is safe off-property!
Viking is offering great deals with a $25.00 deposit!
Where have all the formal nights gone?
The Guru is upset he did not get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but Soros did!
Silver Airways files for bankruptcy! Not surprising!
DOT fines JetBlue 2 million dollars for delayed flights!
Carnival Sunshine sails from Charleston for the last time! Norfolk is a better port!
Are there enough Germans to fill all these German cruise lines?
Climate crazies Friends of the Earth issue a scathing report about the cruise industry!
A Carnival guest not happy with the fog horn for safety and requests compensation!
Norwegian Cruise Line is investigating a guest/TikTok influencer who told a crew member she was going to jump off the ship!
Holy Hemmoroids brag about preventing a US attack that was very successful!
Delta is the number one on-time airline for the fourth consecutive year!
2025 will bring more new builds, homeports, and increased efficiency in the cruise industry!
CDC says 2024 brought more cruise ship Noro outbreaks than in past years!
What happened to Sin City? The latest bus tour in Vegas includes tea and scones in a pink bus!
Regent Seven Seas is offering extra perks and discounts during Wace season!
Barry Manilow is given a Lifetime Residency at Westgate Las Vegas!
Vegas has a new way to experience Dopamine! For $35.00 per person plus tax!
The Holy Hemmoroids and the IDF exchange words and missiles. The IDF is winning!
Wash Your Hands! 91 Norovirus outbreaks since December 5.
What the hell is a Gen Z, and why are hotel chains hoping to win them over?
The Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research is now open in Vegas for people who are bored and need to get a life!
You never hear about the 27 ships that scored 100 on the US Public Health Inspection!
Nassau Cruise Port is smart paying attention to the thousands of crew who visit there every week!
One listener gives their AMA Waterways review!
Finally, an Alaskan port that is eager for the cruise ships to visit!
Royal Caribbean boss Michael Bayley looks back at 2024!
A cruise ship guest who owed 100K in alimony and child support was welcomed back from his cruise by the police!
Israel's defense forces attack Yemen from the air, and they don't miss!
The Guru reviews this year's Cruise Critic awards!
The list of airports that are not great for winter travel includes airports in the Sunshine State.
Aranui Cruise celebrates 40 years of sailing in Polynesia! Who?
Happy 65th Ellen and Ernie!
In an anticipated response to their drone attacks, Israeli forces attack Yemen ports and airports.
The QM2 has another NoroVirus outbreak. Stop lying about your health condition when you board!
Air Canada denies boarding to an acclaimed cellist with his cello because of a stupid rule!
Delta let another passenger sneak onto a plane and then lets the person get free!
Royal Caribbean is skipping San Juan and Manzanillo!
Disney is doing good things this holiday season!
Please accept the fact that charging for gratuities will never go away!
Holiday cruises are always more challenging for the staff and crew!
San Juan Pier 3 remains closed by order of the US Coast Guard!
St. Thomas joins the "Money Grab," raising three port fees!
Windstar will homeport from London in 2026. Guru likes that idea!
Fred Olsen spends millions refurbishing the Balmoral!
The U.S. State Department warns against earthquake-ravaged Vananatu!
Holy Hemmoroids saying they shot down the US fighter plane!
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