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The 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

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33:44

May 28, 2024 Now, Norway is considering charging...

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2025/05/28

The US Government lets Boeing off the hook for killing 346 people!Royal Caribbean did it again! Allure of the Seas is overbooked for Alaska! The Australian government is looking to end Chinese control of the Port of Darwin! Norway is too popular! High entry fees should solve that problem!

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36:24

May 27, 2024 Juneau politicians raise cruise ship...

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2025/05/27

Passengers on an Air Nippon flight restrained a man who wanted to leave the plane before it landed! Royal Caribbean guests fighting over water rights at Coco Cay! Global Ports Holdings continues to prove that private industry can do it better! Juneau politicians want more money, so Royal Caribbean will build its own port somewhere else!

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36:02

May 26, 2025. Remember our Armed Forces Today! Two...

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2025/05/26

The U.S. National Parks will have to make do with one billion less! Seabourn is bringing out new shows! What really could be new? Wash Your Hands! Celebrity Apex forced to delay boarding for a deep cleaning! You can't escape an Island—a cruise couple who failed to pay their bill were arrested at the airport.

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31:50

May 23, 2025 Royal Caribbean overbooks another...

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2025/05/23

Carnival Splendor rescues two couples and three dogs from a disabled catamaran!United Airlines in Newark reports a lower cancellation rate than JFK and LaGuardia! Paper Hat Pinheads deny entry to Enchanted Princess at Turks and Caicos! Carnival Cruise line says not having tablecloths helps the environment! The Carnival Magic rescues two couples and thee dogs from disabled catamaran!

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38:16

May 22, 2025 DOT drops stupid lawsuit against...

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2025/05/22

Studies show airline seats are shrinking, but Americans are not!Viking boss calls the war in Ukraine a geopolitical situation. It's a war, babe! Southwest announces new rules on power bank use! The DOT cancels lawsuit against Southwest to focus on the real issues!

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38:02

May 20, 2024 Viking lost less money than last year!...

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2025/05/20

Virgin Voyages is still throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks!The FAA and all the airline suits spent three days deciding arrival cuts at Newark airport! One disgruntled Carnival guest wants a tray for the buffet! Viking reports better numbers with less loss for the first quarter! The Guru weighs in on the bets airport lounges!

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37:41

May 19, 2025 2026 Some World Cruises have the Suez...

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2025/05/19

Climbing the ship's rope will get you arrested in Sydney! Fast police action. A $1100.00 ring stolen in Sicily by two ship's guests is recovered in Naples! CLIA says they will sue Hawaii to overturn the new cruise ship tax! Explora Journeys will join too many other ships in Alaska in 2027!

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32:55

May 16, 2025 What's in a name? Delta renames all of...

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2025/05/16

Royal Caribbean will build a private island in the South Pacific!When you book a flight, why do airlines have to try to sell us everything but new underwear? Spirit Airlines is adding extra legroom seats for extra revenue. A great idea! Delta changes the name of all the seat categories, admitting that First Class should never be called First Class!

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38:09

May 15, 2024 Carnival guests denied boarding in...

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2025/05/15

Boeing agrees to build 160 wide bodies for Qatar when they can't complete the orders they have!All quiet on the Houthi front. When will cruise ships return to the Suez? There will be 70 new cruise ships in the next eight years! Crazy! !% of Norovirus outbreaks are on cruise ships. 81% in restaurants but people still go to restaurants! The Guru does not want to sail with 9,000 guests!

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37:35

May 14, 2024. Silversea will increase the capacity of...

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2025/05/14

If you are worried about flying into Newark, then don't fly into Newark! Simple!Now the Houthis are threatening their neighbors! Maragritavile is buying a third ship to repaint and flip-flops! The Guru weighs in on the Ten Worst Cruise Ports!

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36:16

May 13, 2025. Carnival can not be happy about a...

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2025/05/13

A couple on Carnival asked for blue smoke from the stack for a gender reveal party! TSA is not really enforcing Real ID yet! Tokyo is the number one destination in 2025, and you can join the Guru there! Netflix airing a documentary on the 2013 Carnival Triumph "poop cruise". Why? The Houthis are honoring the truce with the U.S. When will cruise ships return?

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35:52

May 12, 2025 The new CLIA President wants travel...

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2025/05/12

Italy fines the Captain of the Silver Ray $1100.00 for getting too close to Stella! Royal Caribbean cancels more calls to their private island in Haiti! Close your eyes and pray when you fly into Newark! Too many third-world destinations require visas and yellow fever shots! CLIA President Bud Darr says the travel advisors, not CLIA, must sell people on cruising!

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37:02

May 7, 2025. Everyone seems to agree that the Newark...

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2025/05/07

Virgin Voyages has come up with another new name for something that has been done before!New York's air traffic control system needs replacing now! The Houthis have cried Allah and will stop attacking ships in the Red Sea! Southwest's new seats have tall people amazed! A tourist from Taiwan gets skewered trying to beat the line at the Colosseum!

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35:54

May 6, 2025. Royal Caribbean is running a Let's Make...

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2025/05/06

American Airlines is introducing new 787-9 Dreamliners with more room for people with money!Allure of the Seas is so overbooked that guests will get a lot if they don't come! Blue Miami! Carnival Corporation is bringing all its employees to Miami in 2028. Cruise guests who commit dog fraud could go to jail! Flying into Newark Airport is risky if you want to be on time!

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43:42

May 4, 2025 Celebrity bosses stick a short cruise in...

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2025/05/05

Las Vegas tourism numbers are done. Bad economy or overpriced destination? Show me the money! Celebrity Xcel will offer a revenue cruise before the Inaugural of Xcel! An anonymous air traffic controller tells an NBC reporter that it is unsafe to fly into Newark! Airline safety is better than ever, but air traffic control in the U.S. is worse than ever! Houhis better run for cover because Israel is coming!

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37:22

April 26, 2025. Movenpick Hotel in Ghana is a winner!...

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2025/04/26

The new MSC terminal in Miami is also an art exhibit!Southwest COO says charging for bags should not be a disruption! Port Canaveral continues to set records and do things better! Azamara is adding 10 new evening shows and more! Time is running out to get a great rate to cruise with the Guru in September on Crystal!

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31:26

April 24, 2025 Ghana or bust! Celing falls during...

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2025/04/24

Passengers on a Delta flight were forced to hold the plane's ceiling up during the flight!Royal Caribbean suspends visits to the private island in Labadee! The Port of Hong Kong announces shore power by 2023! Carnival is spending millions to renovate Mahogany Bay in Honduras! The Houthis continue to try and attack Israel!

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38:31

April 23, 2025 Tour operators will make money from...

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2025/04/23

Travel Weekly continues to offer negative travel stories! News or an Agenda?Royal Caribbean offers guests the moon if they cancel their cruise on Allure! Is Singapore Airlines the world's safest airline? According to Bounce it is! The death of Pope Francis has tour operators scrambling for extra revenue! Electric blankets are a no-no on Carnival and most ships!

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36:48

April 22, 2025. Holland America bringing back the old...

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2025/04/22

Silversea getting into the hotel business? Why not? Four Season is getting into the cruise business!Pass me that extinguisher. A Delta plane catches fire while waiting to take off! Holland America bringing back the sailaway party is a great idea! Grow up, people! You want bread, you ask for bread! The CDC reports a Norovirus outbreak on a Viking ship! Wait! I thought they were all laid off!

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35:48

April 21, 2025. Tweak this! Carnival Cruise Line now...

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2025/04/21

Regent Seven Seas will spend millions on a two-ship refurb! Carnival is adjusting its itineraries to feature its private island! Princess and Frescobaldi will collaborate on a new menu for Sabbatini's Italy! The Guru won't be flying in an air taxi anytime soon! Carnival Cruise Line charging for most juices at breakfast!

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