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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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36:48

March 25, 2025. Travel advisor Eric Goldring...

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2025/03/25

The EU is adding all kinds of travel requirements, including fingerprinting! Oceania announces it is now a luxury cruise line. One travel expert disagrees! It's time to finish off the Houthis and reopen the Suez Canal. Visiting the U.S.? Gender is no longer multiple-choice! Nobody stands in line better than the Brits!

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37:35

March 24, 2025. FBI alert for spring breakers! Be...

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2025/03/24

Frontier is offering a free bag for a few weeks to try and embarrass Southwest! A Holland America guest at their private island is reportedly killed on a Jet Ski when she hit a rock! A Carnival guest was upset when a knife in her suitcase slowed delivery to her room! Why did Carnival sell the Seabourn Sojourn? Money, dummy! Are sober tours the new thing?

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35:01

March 22, 2025. Regent Sevens Seas Navigator being...

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2025/03/22

Seven Seas Navigator will become a residence at sea ship called Crescent Seas Navigator!Is it worth buying a residence at sea? The Guru weighs in! The Guru is on the road at the Santa Catalina Hotel in Las Palmas—a historic property. The CEO of Amtrak has had his last train ride!

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32:19

March 21, 2024. Guru on the road. Travel is more...

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2025/03/21

Coming to the U.S.? Have proper papers! There is a new sheriff in town! A nuclear submarine nearby worries people! Get a life! The Guru says see Japan from a U.S.-run cruise line!!

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March 20, 2025. Viking takes delivery of the Nerthus!...

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2025/03/20

Cruise line entertainment buyers love tribute acts! The newest Viking longboat is named after a Norse goddess! Is 19.99 too much for one strawberry? Not in California! Driving a rental car down the wrong street in Lake Como can be costly! Southwest's CEO has changed his mind about baggage fees. Now, they will help his business!

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35:39

March 19, 2025. Captain Kate jumps ship to Four...

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2025/03/19

The USS United States project might have a partner! Uber claims Massport will be jacking up rideshare fees! Bye Bye Celebrity! It will be nothing but luxury for Captain Kate! Royal Caribbean couple claims Park West pulled a bait and switch! Green Hotels pledge to be greener than ever under Trump!

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35:59

March 18, 2025. Are all these cruise line management...

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2025/03/18

Brace for pirates? Captain warned Cunard Queen Ann guests about possible pirate attacks! Endeavor (Delta) Jet wing hits the runway during an aborted landing! The US Secretary of Defense says they will keep bombing Houthis if necessary! Some people think changing cruise line bosses all the time is a good thing! Wash your hands! 60 people catch Norovirus from a kebab stand in Switzerland!

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37:27

March 17, 2025. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do we need...

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2025/03/17

A new company called Clydebuilt will build a new residential cruise ship named Dark Island! Why? The Houthis threaten the U.S. military again. Good luck with that! Paul Gaugin launches a kid's program! Is that their market now? The Guru is having fun on the Island Princess!

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36:55

March 16, 2025. US Forces remind the Holy Hemorrhoids...

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2025/03/16

Carnival is not returning to the old-fashioned guest boat drill anytime soon! Japan tourism is on the upswing! The death of Peanut the Squirrel is under investigation by Judicial Watch! Space-X crew will be bringing back the two astronauts who went into space with Boeing and got stuck there! The Houthis get a wake-up call from US war planes!

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34:57

March 15, 2025. The EU pushes back start of travel...

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2025/03/15

Who stays at a hotel because of the name? Especially if you have never heard the name before! The EU can not set up the travel authorization system on time! The Island Princess has an old-school feel to it! That's a good thing! Caesar's is in love with the Vanderpump! The survey shows that most solo travelers are concerned with price and itinerary!

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38:49

March 14,2025. Spirit Airlines out of bankruptcy!...

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2025/03/14

Alaska Senator wants cruise lines to skip Canada. A bad idea! NCL accepts delivery of the Aqua! Royal Caribbean is offering free airport shuttles to help with the port overcrowding! Virgin's new shows will include a Jellyfish parade! TSA agent interrogates traveler carrying Oat Bran! Great use of time!

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41:34

March 13, 2025. Who runs Southwest now? Bob Jordan or...

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2025/03/13

Virgin Voyages canceled four cruises without giving a reason! Money-Money! The Dominican Republic hopes cruise lines will visit Barahona when the new pier is completed! Southwest Airlines will no longer offer free checked bags! Oceania Vista will sail its World Cruise in 2027! The Island Princess offers great value and great places to drink!

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37:48

March 12, 2025. Live from Namibia.Great country! Self...

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2025/03/12

Who owns Global Ports Holdings? Tortola BVI climate police test NCL Epic's stack emissions! Legacy carriers are trying hard to squash discount transatlantic carriers! Where is a liberal Judge when you need one? Guests who want self-service buffets on ships will regret it! Wash your hands, people! Coral Princess reports outbreak!

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35:29

March 10, 2025. Live from London. The Virgin flight...

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2025/03/10

Is Celebrity making a mistake by breaking into the riverboat business? Sign at the Lisbon Naval Base. No training today. The ship sunk! Virgin revamped its group program after advisors told them it blew! Disney cruisers say Nassau is not their favorite! Orlando airport bosses have become too greedy!

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February 15, 2025. Join the Mile High in a Hot Air...

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2025/02/15

Holland America Grand Voyage guests are making blankets for children in need!! Good Job!You can follow the passage of the USS United States to Florida online. Bored much? Starting in 2026, MassPort Boston will charge cruise guests $3.00 per head to visit. The other parts are free! According to a Seatrade report, cruise guests will want healthier foods in 2026. Why? A California Balloon company is now offering a chance to shake your balloon at 5200 feet. Unsafe sex!

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35:56

February 14, 2025. Can we all get along? American...

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2025/02/14

The Hot Air Houthis continue to threaten military action! American boss Isom meets with Trump to fix the FAA! Marriott CFO says booking will not be off because of politics! They might finally move the USS United States from Philly! Santorini will probably not have a tourist season!

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35:06

February 13, 2025. Carnival guests have concerns...

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2025/02/13

Holland America spends a few bucks on the Zaandam. A great idea! Carnival guests have questions about the handling of their underwear! Spirit says no to Frontier Airlines again! Royal Caribbean is on a roll. They are buying back 1 Billion in stock this year! What did I tell you? Another major cruise line will homeport from San Diego!

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35:33

February 12, 2025. Double Decker airplane seats are a...

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2025/02/12

A New Jersey wack job goes nuts on a flight home. Now he is in jail! Good! Carnival is now year-round from Norfolk after getting tossed from Charleston! Food is the number two reason people cruise! The Guru has been saying that for 600 podcasts! Santorini still shaking but not damaged! Washy Washy- Royal Caribbean has a crew member called Mr. Washy Washy to get guests to shut up and soap up!

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39:08

February 11, 2025. MSC's Super Bowl commercial was...

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2025/02/11

Windstar is adding a new restaurant on the new ship. It's all about the food, baby! Virgin is upgrading the only Korean BBQ restaurant at sea! Venice is doubling the entry to visit the World's Biggest Tourist Trap! Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom are great in MSC's Super Bowl commercial! A passenger loses it on Frontier Airlines and is restrained by the other passengers!

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35:29

February 10, 2025. 68,000 guests in one day at...

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2025/02/10

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is concerned about cruise ship workers mental health! Jet Blue is bailing out of La Guardia because of high fees! Underwater earthquake shakes up the Caribbean! Frontier management has the company turning a profit! PortMiami is overcrowded on Saturday, and they brag about it!

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