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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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28:28

November 22, 2024. MSC Confusion! The new MSC...

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2024/11/22

The Turkish Government is not happy with the Holy Hemorrhoids! Royal Caribbean tells their guests that their part of Haiti is safe! MSC World America will have too many stateroom choices! Another volcanic eruption shuts down the Blue Lagoon! Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings boss is not a fan of LNG!

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November 21, 2024. Viking Boss shoots down...

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2024/11/21

The new Disney Treasure is one of four ships bringing 11K guests to Nassau in one day!Torstein Hagen does not see Viking acquiring another line! Does Vegas really need a roller skating rink on the Venetian roof? Married Family star will be the Godfather of the NCL Aqua! Universal is hoping the Harry Potter park will produce magical numbers!

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33:03

November 20, 2024. Florence officials are devising...

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2024/11/21

AAA in America says there will be more turkeys than ever traveling this year! FAA suspends all flights to crime-filled Haiti after three US carriers find bullet damage! Officials in Florence are fed up with all these tourists! Viking reports much improved third quarter results! Carnival is reopening late late-night buffets!

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35:57

November 19, 2024. Greenland is beautiful and boring!...

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2024/11/19

The original travel Guru, Arthur Frommer, passes at 95!Carnival's adults-only section attracts adults who act like children. Quiet Greenland is soon to be overrun by loud Americans! Quantum of the Seas celebrates ten years in service! The Holy Hemmoroids attack another bulker and miss again!

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38:07

November 18, 2024. Villa Vie makes it to the...

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2024/11/18

Oceania Cruise launches Big Black Friday sale! Crystal Casinos will be replicas of Casino De Monte Carlo! ASTA is hoping the new administration will be more business-friendly! The Unite Here is paying to bad mouth their member's employers! Wash Your Hands, People! Norovirus outbreak on Princess!

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38:00

November 15, 2024. Anyone for a riverboat cruise in...

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2024/11/15

Disney Park attendance is back to normal! 151 million visitors last year! European riverboat companies hope people will take a ride in very cold weather! One US arms official says what the Houthis have is scary! The cruise industry generated $168.6b in total economic impact globally in 2023! Spirit Airlines executives are struggling to put off bankruptcy!

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41:40

November 14, 2024. Will enforced formal nights ever...

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2024/11/14

U.S. Coast makes another amazing medevac during rough weather! Carnival's Brand Ambassador says Nat Nay on wearing tuxedos! Port Canaveral Boss John Murray welcomes another homeporting cruise ship! Wash your hands, people! The Diamond Princess deals with a Noro outbreak! Explora Journeys is heavily discounting to fill their two ships!

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November 13, 2024. Houthis fire on Navy ships and...

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2024/11/13

Chinese Government is nationalizing its cruise lines! Fair? Probably not!Royal Caribbean will continue to visit their private island in Haiti despite violence! Oceania President Del Rio at Cruise World says travel agents are very important to the line's success! Lufthansa is experimenting with VR headsets in business class. How about the food and service? Clear is offering a new hand-holding service for clueless travelers!

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28:55

November 12, 2024. Disney to the rescue! Guests on...

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2024/11/12

NCL CEO explained the meaning of ROEx to Cruise World Attendees!Four people on a sinking Catamam rescued by Disney's newest ship. New owners of Margaritaville at Sea see a bright future for their two old ships! The President of the Philippines welcomes Seatrade Cruise Asia officials! Wow! Over one trillion worth of goods pass through waters under attack by the Holy Hemorrhoids!

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39:20

November 11, 2024. Villa Vie offering a four year...

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2024/11/11

Shocking! EU bureaucrats delay the launch of their new electronic entry system again! Jason Liberty says his line competes with Taylor Swift for the discretionary dollar! Villa Vie Residences is rolling out several plans to sell somebody something! US Forces drop some bombs on the Houthis warehouses! Drop more, please! Guru gas is a problem with Cruise Critics' Top Ten ports you can always visit!

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36:44

November 9, 2024. The Guru has places for disgruntled...

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2024/11/09

Crystal exercises its option to build a third new ship! Belize could be the new home for unhappy Americans! The Holy Hemmoroids say they shot down a US drone! Execs at Cruise World talk about the advantages of small ships! Rogue Wave delays Explorer of the Sea's arrival in Miami!

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34:56

November 8, 2024. American Airlines removes power to...

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2024/11/08

Marriott Boss blames lackluster results on the Presidential election!Boeing machinists end the strike but remain unhappy! LaGuardia Airport Spirit terminal has a raccoon drop from the ceiling! Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas hit by unexpected hurricane-force winds! American Airlines issues a new policy limiting the power of flight attendants and gate agents!

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39:27

November 7, 2024. Bar Harbor residents say no to easy...

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2024/11/07

The USS United States will finally leave the Port of Philadelphia to be sunk in Florida!Carnival Cruise Line clarifies the role of their character, Ducky the Duck! Oceania Cruises announces a "Cruise with Samantha Brown" next year on Allurra! Bar Harbor residents vote to restrict cruise ship visits! Who cares? The inaugural Meeting for the Sustainability of Cruise Activity in Lisbon occurs in Lisbon. Yawn!!

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39:47

November 5, 204. Carnival's new mascot is a duck? The...

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2024/11/05

National Enquirer's hit piece of cruises is typical of that rag!USA today's piece of cruise ship CDC inspections is fair and somewhat accrurate! The Houthis continue to annoy the cruise and shipping industry! Carnival's new mascot is called Ducky the Duck! Why not name him/her The Drake? The Guru is off tomorrow to reflect on the todays' election alone!

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39:44

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

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2024/11/04

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!

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36:41

November 2, 2024. German Navy is afraid to sail...

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2024/11/02

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!

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November 1, 2024. NCL's private island will be able...

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2024/11/01

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!!

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39:59

October 31, 2024. State department says visa wait...

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2024/10/31

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!

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38:03

October 30, 2024. American Airlines fined 50 million...

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2024/10/30

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!

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October 29,2024. The Guru is establishing street...

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2024/10/29

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!

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