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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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34:49

Feb. 13, 2026 Harry Sommer is out at NCL. Former...

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2026/02/13

Carnival will not start charging for pool chair reservations!Schmilton boss joining Marriott, blaming the government shutdown for a mediocre quarter! Carnival boss Duffy apologizes for their Wi-Fi crashing. Panamanian Supreme Court declares Canal contract with Chinese company unconstitutional.

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36:30

Feb, 12, 2026 A United Airlines flyer heading to...

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2026/02/12

Royal Caribbean bans eyeglasses that record video and audio because guests can not be trusted!Air Transat is dropping all flights to the U.S. Who? Meyer Turku shipyard has developed a net-zero prototype cruise ship to help save the planet by Tuesday! Nobody really cares! The NY Post story of a woman from NJ selling everything to work on a cruise ship made Reese gag!

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37:15

Feb. 11, 2026 Authorities in Darwin incorrectly board...

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2026/02/11

Royal Caribbean raises dividend for very lucky investors!Viking opens its China experience office in Beijing. Money talks in China! The Big Boss at Marriott blames the government for failing to achieve all of its goals. The Norwegian Pearl sets sail for the Big Nude Cruise. Alot less suitcases for the crew to load!

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42:36

Feb. 10, 2026 Emplyees at American are not on Bob...

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2026/02/10

Princess now has award-winning pizza! The Guru agrees. He gains a pound looking at it!Holland America announces a confusing Management shake up or realignment! Cruisers in Australia accused Park West of deceptive practices. Saying ain't so! Azamara continues to chase the revenue off the ship, announcing even more land packages!

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33:09

Feb. 9, 2026 Hard Rock will build a massive casino...

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2026/02/09

Tourism to Greenland is up, with interest in visiting increasing despite ongoing political activity. Seabourn Venture set a new company record for going farther south tha beginningn any other group that likes to be cold! One is never enough?. The new Aman at Sea yacht will feature two helicopter landing pads! The Guru receives clarification on the cost for a family of four to travel the Brightline train from Orlando to Miami.

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35:56

Feb. 7, 2026 The Guru tells the people that claim...

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2026/02/07

Royal Caribbean oversells another ship and scrambles to get guests to cancel!The Swiss Women's hockey team is in isolation after being diagnosed with norovirus! High winds snap mooring lines on MSC. Is this happening too often for the guru? The highly touted Brightline train in Florida could be on the brink of bankruptcy.

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41:22

Feb. 6, 2026 Don't believe everything you read-Listen...

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2026/02/06

Storms knock out the piers at two private islands!Are the Canadians still mad at the U.S.? The Guru reminds everyone that you're safe on the road. He's never had a problem. Carnival Cruise Line raises its gratuity by one dollar! Pocket change!

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39:00

Feb. 5, 2026 Universal Studios believes their parks...

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2026/02/05

The US District Court overturns Biden's rule about airline transparency concerning junk fees!Carnival Cruise Line will show the Super Bowl, but not the Olympics. If toboggans are your thing, stay home! MSC has hired a whale watcher for their Alaskan cruises. Orcas on the starboard side! Holland America is going all out to celebrate 100 years in the Caribbean. A $100 onboard credit for two people. Gee, can you spare it?

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34:03

Feb. 4, 2026. Danish troops will live on a cruise...

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2026/02/04

The UK will raise the price of its non-visa to $27.00!The Disney Mega-Mother Adventure is heading to Florida and then back to Singapore! Virgin Voyages has launched a break-up line to celebrate Valentine's Day! That's weird! Are the Houthis getting ready to be jackasses again?

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39:51

Feb. 3, 2026 Bookings for Oceania's new Sonata are...

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2026/02/03

Disney's numbers are up despite fewer international travelers. Smart business planning? Margaritaville at Sea raises its gratuities to the highest in the industry! The Regent Seven Seas Norovirus outbreak involved only one guest above the mandatory reporting threshold. No big deal! Say What? The hotel industry actually applauded something to Trump administration did!

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35:29

Feb. 2, 2026 Villa Vie Residences is a launching a...

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2026/02/02

The new rules for Norwegian Cruise Lines' air program make sense! The new EU rule forcing airlines to make bags in the overhead free is stupid! A bottomless pit? MSC is spending more money to build a second private island! Wash your hands, people! 200 guests from Norovirus on Balmoral.

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33:44

Jan. 31, 2026 Royal Caribbean iskeeping quiet about...

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2026/01/31

MSC is still spending its money promoting its product, but not the food!Skrewball whiskey has made peanut butter drinkable! Why? It is the final days of the Jersey Boys on Norwegian Cruise Line as they find other places to spend their money! Sadly, the Guru won't see the Amazon River after all, as he fell victim to the Brazilian money grab!

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34:42

Jan. 30, 2026. Royal Caribbean announces new mystery...

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2026/01/30

MSC is spending more money to update its private island! Not so fast! A District Court judge in Mexico has halted construction of Royal Caribbean's custom Meyer destination, citing environmental concerns. Is Rob Caribbean's new build targeted towards adults-only non-family cruising? They are keeping quiet. If you're planning a trip to Brazil, remember to get your visa early. In the case of the Guru, just remember to get it.

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38:22

Jan. 29, 2926 Does MSC have a machine that prints...

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2026/01/29

Hotel CEOs continue to blame their problems on anybody but themselves! Clean up your own house!One season traveler said that Southwest's first day of assigned seating was chaotic and surprising! Alaska cruise visitors will increase by 10% over last year, even though some residents want to go in the other direction. Delta is buying a whole bunch of Airbuses while Boeing tries to get its wings together!

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42:13

Jan. 28, 2026 The Guru is now camped in Barbados!...

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2026/01/28

Oceania bosses help lay the keel of their new build, named Sonata.Barnival Cruise Line is now going to Africa, but not from Baltimore! Oceania's new build will be stunning and larger than any of their ships! The Wyndham Grand Barbados review from the Guru in this episode!

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39:13

Jan. 27, 2026 NCL's overnight at Great Stirrup Cay is...

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2026/01/27

The Guru says that hotel rooms need to have bathrooms behind closed doors!MSC arrives in Miami with a new terminal and gorgeous new offices! Mother Nature really messed up many cruisers' vacations! A gimmick? HX Expeitions offering a refund if Trump invades Greenland!

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38:08

Jan. 26, 2026 The TSA is still tolerating Americans...

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2026/01/26

Somebody wants cruise ships! The Port of Colon celebrates the arrival of the Brilliant Lady! Does Oceania plan to reduce the capacity on the R ships and elevate the luxury? NCL warns guests to be prepared for VAT taxes that many countries are demanding while onboard! Will a 10% cap on credit card interest hurt the travel industry or the banks more?

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37:48

Jan. 23, 2026. The Guru thinks cruise lines should...

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2026/01/23

The Port of New Orleans is celebrating over one million guests. The WSJ announces the best airline in America is Southwest. There goes their credibility! Those hotels that were temporarily closed due to the ICE protests were receiving bomb threats. Even their brains are frozen in Minnesota. New York City now has laws that force hotel operators to tell the truth!

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39:07

Jan 22, 2026 United boss not happy with Americna...

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2026/01/22

MSC installs new state-of-the-art yard software to help keep Italian captains from whacking the pier.Holland America has new immersive tourist tours called Meet the Maker. Thankfully, not meet your maker. So, you think you wanna be a travel agent? Get ready to work hard if you wanna make any money. Margaritavilleat Sea is adding even more bars. That's their product. Smart move.

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39:42

Jan 21, 2026 Atlas ocean announces they will build a...

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2026/01/21

Mexico bans vaping in most areas. Cartels? Priorities?Are some host agencies the new timeshares of the travel industry? Civil unrest in Minnesota forces two hotels to close. Arrest them! Tendering to remote islands remains a risky business!

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