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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Episodes

Dec 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 cruise ship gougers!

Holland America is back with record Black Friday sales!

Dec. 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 Chinese was able to sell through the Suez Canal untouched!

Regent Seven Seas will partner with the Global Hotel Alliance to give the rich even richer accommodations!

Dec. 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 that his kids can't be offended by the comedian!

Chinese river boats are coming to Europe. One at a time!

Dec. 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 state-of-the-art facility!

The US Government just raised the fee for no read ID to $45.00!

Dec. 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 Caribbean beach club will be delayed!

A new study shows that drunk and unruly behavior on planes is caused by too much liquor! Duh!

Nov. 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 who jumped ship might have legal problems!

The Houthis are now ignoring even the Iranians!

Nov. 28, 2025. The Guru suggests you check out the new airline app called flighty!

China announces it will consolidate all its cruise lines to achieve better results. Who cares?

Have you ever wondered if your room key stops working after you leave the hotel? One person decided to check. The results are surprising.

The American cruiser, thought to be missing in Saint Martin, might have just checked into a hotel!

Victory Cruises will host a famous photographer next April for the people who can't take enough pictures!

Nov. 27, 2025. Happy Thanksgiving! This podcast is a turkey!

A Miami Attorney is arrested forest on board the assaulting a gu Norwegian Encore! Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey!!

The Department of Transportation is asking people to dress nicer on airplanes. Good luck with that, Sean!

US Airlines are under investigation by the FAA for failing to follow directives on flight reductions during the government shutdown.

Despite efforts by some to keep the cruise ships from visiting Alaska enjoyed another record-breaking tourist season!

Nov 25, 2025. Are South African safaris suitable for young people?

Silverseas is focusing on attractive sports-minded cruisers! Good idea!

Are there too many inexperienced travel advisors these days?

Book a Regent Seven Seas suite and get access to Knightsbridge Circle!

Global Ports Holdings is making Greenock politicians happy!

Orlando Airport has the friendliest airport bartender in the country!

Nov. 24, 2025 TSA plans to charge travelers too lazy to get REAL ID!

A guest on a Carnival ship reports a person overboard, but it was just a whale splash!

Virgin announces plan to bring their ship shows to land!

Carnival changes the rules on how fast you can get drunk on the drink package!

The Guru goes on the road to join Crtsya Symphony!