The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake
The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

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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Feb, 17, 2026 NCLH order more ships, Royal Caribean names their dog and TSA allows Coconuts!

Feb, 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 if you are staying at the Radisson in Barbados!

TSA won't let you bring water through the checkpoint unless it is inside a coconut!

Feb. 16, 2026  The Mouse has left Down Under. Disney sails out of Australia for the last time!

Feb. 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 Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh!

Will having the USS Philadelphia as an artificial reef earn back its cost?

Is the new Big Boss at NCLH the right hire? Remains to be seen.

 

Feb 14, 2026 Virgin Voyages no longer Virgins with ship sailing at capacity!

Feb 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 on track.

Hotel workers Unite Here are not happy with the current administration as they try to return illegals to their home countries.

It's not too late to buy your Valentine a cruise as a very special gift!!

Feb. 13, 2026 Harry Sommer is out at NCL. Former Subway boss is in!

Feb. 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 boss Duffy apologizes for their Wi-Fi crashing.

Panamanian Supreme Court declares Canal contract with Chinese company unconstitutional.

Feb, 12, 2026 A United Airlines flyer heading to Nicaragua and ends up in Japan and it is not their system at fault!

Feb, 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 shipyard has developed a net-zero prototype cruise ship to help save the planet by Tuesday! Nobody really cares!

The NY Post story of a woman from NJ selling everything to work on a cruise ship made Reese gag!

Feb. 11, 2026 Authorities in Darwin incorrectly board a Carnival ship to investigate crew treatment!

Feb. 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 blames the government for failing to achieve all of its goals.

The Norwegian Pearl sets sail for the Big Nude Cruise. Alot less suitcases for the crew to load!

Feb. 10, 2026 Emplyees at American are not on Bob Isom's Christmas card list!

Feb. 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 realignment!

Cruisers in Australia accused Park West of deceptive practices. Saying ain't so!

Azamara continues to chase the revenue off the ship, announcing even more land packages!

 

Feb. 9, 2026 Hard Rock will build a massive casino complex in San Juan. But not on the beach.?

Feb. 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 farther south tha beginningn any other group that likes to be cold!

One is never enough?. The new Aman at Sea yacht will feature two helicopter landing pads!

The Guru receives clarification on the cost for a family of four to travel the Brightline train from Orlando to Miami.

 

Feb. 7, 2026 The Guru tells the people that claim Florida is unsafe for international visitors to prove it!

Feb. 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 norovirus!

High winds snap mooring lines on MSC. Is this happening too often for the guru?

The highly touted Brightline train in Florida could be on the brink of bankruptcy.

Feb. 6, 2026 Don't believe everything you read-Listen to the Guru for the truth!

Feb. 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 had a problem.

Carnival Cruise Line raises its gratuity by one dollar! Pocket change!