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 delivering all of the day's cruise and travel news can be heard every Monday thru Saturday, 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, or as Tom says, "it's the days' 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 little bit of frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!

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Episodes

November 4, 2024. Why do tattoos on cruise ship staff bother people?

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!

November 2, 2024. German Navy is afraid to sail through Houthi attacked waters? NCL Holdings reports record third quarter results!

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!

November 1, 2024. NCL's private island will be able to dock two big ships in 2025!

Raw milk in Connecticut was found to be contaminated with Campylobacter! Huh?

Social media is filled with questions about the future of Oceania's small ships!

Princess Cruises Rudi Sodamin is making his mark in the cruise business!

NCL's Harvest Cay private island is expanding to handle thousands per day!

Don't forget there will be a Saturday podcast tomorrow. Working overtime!!

October 31, 2024. State department says visa wait times are improving! Seward is getting 47 million tax dollars for shore power!

Montreal officials are thrilled with cruise tourism numbers this year!

Icon of the Seas will plug into short power next month in Miami!

Carnival guests are worried that they might need a passport to cruise. Guru says it is time to grow up and get one!

The US State Department has announced reduced wait times for passports and visas!

The Port of Seward will receive a 47 million dollar grant for shore power!

October 30, 2024. American Airlines fined 50 million dollars by little Petey's DOT!

British Airways cancel 101 flights to the U.S. because of an engine parts shortage!

Little Pete's DOT fines American Airlines 50 million for lousy wheelchair handling!

Should we be calling the Holy Hemmoroids rock stars or terrorist morons?

Fincantieri has 35 cruise ship orders that they will never deliver on time!

Royal Caribbean announces robust 3rd quarter results!

October 29,2024. The Guru is establishing street cred! BA going south in a hurry!

The View from the Wing throws British Airways "under the bus"!

Everyone agrees that cruising is the best vacation value!

Carnival celebrates twenty years of sailing from Baltimore!

Crystal owner breaks bread with guests in Washington D.C.

Airfare to the Caribbean will increase this season, and seats will be limited!

October 28, 2024. Do we need the Government questioning how airlines run their loyalty programs?

CORRECTION: American Airlines is serving Oat miLK, not goat milk!

Souhwest's Bob Jordan is suddenly a "Corporate Capon" after Elliott Investment clears out his board!

Spirit unloading planes to increase liquidity!

US officials are opening an inquiry into airline operations!

The Pendry Natirar looks like New Zealand in the middle of Central Jersey!

October 24, 2024. Around the world without going! Villa Vie's toilets stop working only days into the cruise!

What a relief! This fall, American Airlines will now serve goat milk creamer!

Royal Caribbean will build its own cruise port in Alaska!

Most of Villa Vie's operational problems have been solved!

Peta forces American Airlines to start serving goat milk creamer!

Do you dream of flying? The Guru dreams of flying first class!

October 23, 2024. Should you be allowed to hug your wife for more than three minutes at an airport? Not in New Zealand!

Carnival Cruise Line wisely WILL not show election results to the drunks by the pool!

Dunedin airport institutes a 3-minute hug rule at dropoff!

Delta gate attendant loses his/her mind and denies Marine Corp veteran boarding!

Tripit.com reports a massive increase in cruise ship bookings in 2024!

11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns Havana Docks ruling that was fining the big four cruise lines!

October 22, 2024. Royal Caribbean forced to pay high fines to the EPA for paperwork errors!

Queen Mary 2 is haunted by former guests who died and stayed onboard!

Royal Caribbean settles with EPA after being charged with illegal waste disposal!

Cruise lines are creating jobs and generating millions in revenue in ungrateful Australia!

Lufthansa unveiling better suites for the rich and giving economy flyers an inch or so!

The one beer short of a six-pack, Houthis are threatening the USA again!