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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

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29:38

April 1, 2026 No pranks here. JetBlue raising bag...

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2026/04/01

NCLH boss Chidsey will join the Seatrade Keynote panel.Adam Goldstein still has influence at NCLH, even though he is not on the board. Royal Caribbean will start pimping credit cards! Do we need to be told not to go to the Middle East?

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35:04

March 31, 2026 Atlas Ocean renames their small...

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2026/03/31

Royal Caribbean's new mega-mother will have eight neighborhoods! Air Canada's CEO is out the door because his French was lousy! The US is sending people to the moon on Wednesday, and they left politicians behind! The girl will be sitting with the rest of the press at SeaTrade Cruise Global. A milestone in his comedy career.

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36:55

March 30, 2026 Does Norwegian need to refresh their...

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2026/03/30

Villa Vie Residences is now a ship of peace? The new president of Norwegian Cruise Line needs to be less pessimistic. The Houthis are back to being annoying! The Guru is not ready to embrace Skillcation.

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34:06

March 28, 2026 A new approach to a birthday...

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2026/03/28

Today's top stories from the guru. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cleans out the board. Appoints five new members. After Congress goes home for the weekend, President Trump finds a way to pay TSA workers! Be careful in Florida. A cruise ship crew member who was caught shoplifting was immediately deported. Norwegian Cruise Line christens their new ship. The Godmother is in the witness protection program.

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35:28

March 27, 2026 Miami wants to build an 800 million...

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2026/03/27

Today's Top Stories with Commentary! Explore journeys cancels its Middle East cruises next winter. Too soon. President Trump will sign an executive order to pay the TSA workers as part of a National Emergency declaration. British Airways flight attendants placed a woman who had passed away on a heated floor for 13 hours. Smart? The Guru received his press credentials for Seatrade Global. Oh boy!

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37:31

March 26, 2026. Does anyone believe TSA agenst are...

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2026/03/26

The top stories from the guru this morning: The guru thinks United's couch in economy is stupid! The new "flighty" app should be called Let's Catch the Airlines Lying app! TSA screeners are so good that they can tell a Mac from a PC. Yeah....sure! The Guru puts major-league baseball in Tommy's doghouse!

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33:25

March 25, 2026. The Guru is profiled in USA Today....

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2026/03/25

Here are today's stories with a little bit of commentary! The guru loves that Zac Brown is partnering with Margaritaville at Sea to present some great new Nashville entertainment. No surprise here. The new cruise terminal in Philadelphia will not be ready for the first Norwegian cruise. Yo, somebody go rent a tent. The Azamara World Cruise will also be a bourbon experiment if the guests don't drink it all!

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36:56

March 24, 2026 This podcast remains missing on the...

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2026/03/24

Here are the top stories from the Guru! Norwegian Cruise Line grabs some cheap publicity by giving away $10,000 for a painting of an ugly bear. Travel advisors are working hard to convince clients that Mexico is safe because they're only shooting at cartel members! Travel advocate Elliot gets it all wrong about Norovirus. Hear the real story from the Guru! Hotel operators continue to whine about the state of their business. Try to improve your properties!

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41:25

March 23, 2026 The Guru spent the night at the...

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2026/03/23

The Guru accepted an invitation to spend the night at Mar-a-Lago. During this podcast, you will hear what it's like to enjoy dinner two tables over from the most powerful man on the planet, who is also DJing during dinner. In a completely unrelated story, the Guru talks about a Carnival guest who is suing Carnival because the tour boat bench she was sitting on collapsed, and she never got to see the pigs on Pig Island! Lots of stories, lots of commentary, a few laughs, and a little bit of

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31:09

March 21, 2026. The Guru is heading to Mar a Lago!

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2026/03/21

The first of the Four Seasons yachts sails on its inaugural! Hot air at sea! Oceania tells its World Cruisers they will skip the Suez! Jet fuel prices have jumed 57%, but no one has stopped booking! The Las Palmas cruise port is now the largest in Europe thanks to privatization!

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32:57

March 20, 2026 Like rabbits! Royal Caribbean is...

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2026/03/20

Today's stories with a "bit of commentary." Prices for international air travel will be increasing, especially with airlines that didn't hedge or fuel bets! Norwegian Cruise Line sent a letter to spring backers warning them of the consequences of acting like a schmuck. Florida's governor protects the coastline of Manatee County from one more cruise terminal. The Guru joins the LibSyn family!

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35:23

March 19, 2026 Guests on cruise ships no longer way...

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2026/03/19

On this episode of The Daily Cruise and Travel News Podcast, Tom Drake—The Guru—discusses people so desperate to lose weight that they are combining medication with wellness tips. For once, the host agrees with airline executives who are demanding that the United States Congress begin funding TSA employees. The U.S. State Department is also warning Americans not to travel to southeastern Turkey—and the Guru wonders why anyone would. Tom reminds world cruise passengers that they will not be sailing

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36:52

March 19, 2026 Do people cruise and worry about their...

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2026/03/19

The airline bosses are right for a change. Congress has to start paying TSA!Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the shape of cruising! The US State Department is telling people to stay the hell out of southeastern Turkey! World cruisers will start finding out now that they're not going through the Suez Canal!

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41:32

MARCH 18, 2026 Travel Weekly article on luxury...

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2026/03/18

The Suez will not be safe anytime soon! Africa, here we come!The top ten clean cruise lines! No surprises. The Italian Olive Oil guy is back at Oceania on some ships! The Guru questions the credibility of all magazines!

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37:06

March 17, 2026 Happy St. Patrick's Day! MSC gets...

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2026/03/17

The little cruise line that could! Victory Cruises will spend $5 million updating its two ships!How creative are the creative people building shows for ships? The people in Dubai are not as worried about being attacked as the media portrays! Don't apply for a status match if you're anticipating being elevated on the other cruise line!

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38:59

March 16, 2026 Royal Caribbean building another...

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2026/03/16

The Guru thinks the Princess boss has the right focus. Fix-not reinvent! Gavin Newsome is in Tommy's doghouse! The Guru offers praise for Sid from Hampton Inn in Vancouver! Ungrateful Portland Maine politicians go for the money grab!

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37:04

March 14, 2026 Hilton CEO offers criticism without...

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2026/03/14

Ouch! Carnival cancels 11 cruises for this fall. People make plans, you know?Virgin Voyages will debut an Indian restaurant on the Valiant Lady. The idea is a Valiant one. The U.S has lost 5% of international travel, but it is still pretty popular! Check out www. bestatseatours and travel with the Guru!

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33:52

March 13, 2026 Unauthorized Aussie officials keep...

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2026/03/13

Brussels Airport shuts down after a threat of a strike! The Guru says stay on the ship's time if you don't want to miss the ship or your tour! The brand new Star Princess suffers a Noro outbreak. Wash your hands, people! Global Entry is self-funded, but still run by DHS!

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35:31

March 12, 2026 Rising fuel costs might cut into...

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2026/03/12

DHS reopens Global Entry. Political pressure? One percenters complaining?The Guru thinks the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber could offer old-fashioned fun. There is still room to join the Guru on a fantastic trip from Tokyo to Seward! Ready to visit Bhutan? Your cost per day will be $100!!

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38:55

March 11, 2026 Will Oceania start selling art onboard?

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2026/03/11

Will the Guru ever be considered a cruise icon? Dinner in less than an hour on a cruise ship? Would that be a good thing? Smart TVs on cruise ships are filled with more ways to earn revenue. Embarrassing. The Guru likes Puerto Rico and hopes their new tourism campaign produces results!!

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