The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

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THE DAILY CRUISE AND TRAVEL NEWS “PODCAST” WITH TOM DRAKE For nearly 30 years, comedian Tom Drake has gone where most people only dream of vacationing—performing stand-up aboard cruise ships around the world, crossing countless oceans, visiting faraway ports, enduring crowded airports, and witnessing nearly every kind of travel triumph and disaster imaginable. After that much time at sea, Tom has seen everything, done everything, and—at least according to Tom—now knows everything. That’s why he has earned the title “Guru of the Seas.” Every Monday through Friday, The Daily Cruise and Travel News “Podcast” with Tom Drake delivers the biggest stories making waves across the cruise and travel industries. Tom breaks down the day’s headlines, explains what they really mean for travelers, and shares the frank, funny, and completely unfiltered opinions you will not find in a cruise line press release. New ships. Changing policies. Airline meltdowns. Port problems. Passenger behavior. Travel trends. Strange stories from the high seas. If it affects the way people cruise, fly, or attempt to get from one place to another, Tom is talking about it. This is not a polished commercial for the travel industry. It is an honest look behind the curtain from someone who has spent decades working inside it—with a microphone in his hand, a comedian’s eye for the absurd, and very little interest in sugarcoating the truth. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser, planning your first voyage, frustrated with air travel, or simply enjoy sharp commentary and a good laugh, climb aboard. The Daily Cruise and Travel News “Podcast” with Tom Drake—weekdays wherever people “pod their cast.”

  1. 10h ago

    Oct. 6, 2026 Day three of the Guru's fall foliage extravaganza on Majestic Princess!

    The British government is back to telling airlines how to operate their business. A mistake? Walking more and walking faster helps you live longer, according to the latest study. It was not a yacht owner  in Greece who tried to have the entire Virgin Voyages ship arrested. Not for behavior on board, but for whacking into his yacht! After eight 2028 dry dock, the Crysta Serenity will have a two-bedroom owner's suite. Great idea! There are still rooms available. Join the guru for America's funniest cruise on February 14, 2027. Visit BestatSeaTours.com

    Oct. 6, 2026 Day three of the Guru's fall foliage extravaganza on Majestic Princess!

  2. 11h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 1d ago

    Oct. 5, 2026 Onboard the Majestic Princess on the way to look at leaves!

    Are Americans really going to Paris for Disneyland, or are is it the Europeans who aren't coming to Orlando for Disney World? The new Princess builds force everybody to sit around the atrium for entertainment! Swiss officials catch drug smugglers trying to bring cocaine filled lollipops through the airport. Who loves Ya, baby. Let's be honest. It's a challenge to develop anything new for cruise ship production shows. Save the money. Hire more comedians.

    Oct. 5, 2026 Onboard the Majestic Princess on the way to look at leaves!

  4. 4d ago

    Oct. 2, 2026 Crystal unveils a new ad campaign that the Guru could have written.

    Royal Caribbean tells guests that the toilets will be rationed for a few hours! New York is named the number one place travelers look for romance! Police confiscate 200 lbs of marijuana that was being flown commercially into Orlando! Carnival plans and more short cruises out of Galveston. Yee Haw!

    Oct. 2, 2026 Crystal unveils a new ad campaign that the Guru could have written.

  5. 5d ago

    Oct. 1, 2026 NerdWallet says the cruise industry is growing quickly! The Guru knew that!

    Miami police locked up a mother who left her four kids in the bathroom at home so she could go on a Carnival Cruise. I guess she hadn't heard about the food. Have you ever been in line at TSA with a guy who was a turtle in his pants? Some travelers have! Soon, TSA ID checkers will have to stand while checking you out. Why? Because the bosses took away the chairs! During the Nor'easter in New Jersey, people saw a shark swimming down a street in South Jersey. Why? He was probably avoiding the tolls on the turnpike.

    Oct. 1, 2026 NerdWallet says the cruise industry is growing quickly! The Guru knew that!

  6. 6d ago

    Sept. 30, 2026 Carnival Corporation will not play follow the leader and invest in land base resorts!

    Boeing might have another 737 MAX jet safety problem to deal with! The Alaska Air Group will start chasing that premium seat-dollar revenue by installing seats for humans on their planes! US Customs and Border Protection has arrested and deported 87 crew members as part of its criminal crackdown! Don't forget to book now to join Dottie and Tom for America's funniest cruise on February 14, 2027.

    Sept. 30, 2026 Carnival Corporation will not play follow the leader and invest in land base resorts!

  7. Sep 29

    September 29, 2026 MSC opening their wallet for river boats and another private island!

    Airfare will keep rising, and airlines will keep making money by flying fewer planes at higher prices! Holland America is bringing a special pudding aboard to celebrate 30 years of having a private island! The Guru feels total relief after ending his 13-year relationship with T-Mobile! Like Taylor Swift, he will probably have to write a song about this breakup. 100 men on Royal Caribbean who were sandbagged by their spouses when they joined the group, all wearing the same shirt. Check that. The same ugly shirt.

    September 29, 2026 MSC opening their wallet for river boats and another private island!

  8. Sep 28

    Sept. 28, 2026 Moron alert! If you hide a pocket knife inside a tube of toothpaste, it is not hidden from the TSA scanner!

    Travel tip from the Guru! Before you visit the UAE, make sure your prescription drivers are allowed. Better yet. Don't visit the UAE. The Atlanta zoo has two new pandas who flew from China on a $275,000 charter flight. Soon that'll be the cost of two first-class seats on Emirates. Have you ever wondered what it means when flight attendants say "disarm doors" and "crosscheck"?  New Guru Music today. "Please don't ask me how you are doing". This song is dedicated to anyone who is fed up with being asked to fill out service.

    Sept. 28, 2026 Moron alert! If you hide a pocket knife inside a tube of toothpaste, it is not hidden from the TSA scanner!
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THE DAILY CRUISE AND TRAVEL NEWS “PODCAST” WITH TOM DRAKE For nearly 30 years, comedian Tom Drake has gone where most people only dream of vacationing—performing stand-up aboard cruise ships around the world, crossing countless oceans, visiting faraway ports, enduring crowded airports, and witnessing nearly every kind of travel triumph and disaster imaginable. After that much time at sea, Tom has seen everything, done everything, and—at least according to Tom—now knows everything. That’s why he has earned the title “Guru of the Seas.” Every Monday through Friday, The Daily Cruise and Travel News “Podcast” with Tom Drake delivers the biggest stories making waves across the cruise and travel industries. Tom breaks down the day’s headlines, explains what they really mean for travelers, and shares the frank, funny, and completely unfiltered opinions you will not find in a cruise line press release. New ships. Changing policies. Airline meltdowns. Port problems. Passenger behavior. Travel trends. Strange stories from the high seas. If it affects the way people cruise, fly, or attempt to get from one place to another, Tom is talking about it. This is not a polished commercial for the travel industry. It is an honest look behind the curtain from someone who has spent decades working inside it—with a microphone in his hand, a comedian’s eye for the absurd, and very little interest in sugarcoating the truth. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser, planning your first voyage, frustrated with air travel, or simply enjoy sharp commentary and a good laugh, climb aboard. The Daily Cruise and Travel News “Podcast” with Tom Drake—weekdays wherever people “pod their cast.”

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