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

 The very popular Captain Kate has decided to retire as a Captain.
Travel and Leisure reports that you should hold onto your boarding pass. It's valuable. The Guru agrees.
Severe turbulence in Denver forces 22 flights to divert to Colorado Springs. Buckle your seatbelts, people!
Rooms are selling fast for America's funniest cruise! Don't wait!
 

MSC is adding another private island. Money, money, money.
Allegiant Air is adding first-class seats. Money, money, money.
Port Miami is adding another short power outlet. Good job!! Helping to save the planet by Tuesday.
Check out the unbelievable value: cruising on Crystal from New York City in October 2027.

An easyJet flight turned into the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At this point, it may be time to issue flight attendants tasers.
Industry analysts predict cruise prices will fall this winter as too many ships chase too few passengers in the Caribbean.
The CDC is warning travelers headed to Costa Rica about the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. Pack the bug spray...you'll want it.
And finally... It's Side Effects Wednesday after my stronger dose of Wegovy. If I suddenly disappear during the podcast, you'll know why.
 

Disney Crew Drama: Female Crewmember Claims a Coworker Poisoned Her!
Aman's New Cruise Ship Is Expensive, But Its Intimate Size Could Make It Worth It
Would You Pay Extra for Front-Row Seats at a Cruise Ship Production Show?
JetBlue's New Fare Structure Is So Complicated, It Looks Like Someone Skipped the Decaf

Squaremouth, a travel insurance company, tells people Venezuela is not safe. Duh!
Traveling and Leisure tells readers that Santorini is one of the prettiest islands in Greece. Duh again!
In case you live under a rock, steel-toe boots will probably get you pulled aside by TSA!
The water level is so low in the Danube that German riverboats can see the old German riverboats!

Explora Journeys continues to be one of the few cruise lines investing heavily in protecting the planet... even if most cruisers are still more concerned about protecting their spot at the buffet.
A Lindblad Expeditions ship in Alaska has been hit with its fourth norovirus outbreak. At this point, the virus should qualify for loyalty status.
According to travel experts, women-only vacations are more popular than ever. Apparently, "girls' trips" have become a lot more appealing than waiting for someone to decide where to eat.
Viking Ocean Cruises has ordered two more ships, bringing its fleet to 18. That's a lot of Scandinavian design... and enough IKEA-style décor to make you look for the little Allen wrench.

Guests aboard Four Seasons Yachts pay thousands per day and only get free breakfast. Hampton Inn?
Soon, US airlines can fly to Lebanon, but why would they?
Holland America will offer balcony solo rooms, but will they really be at solo prices?
Wash your hands, please. Several cases of neurovirus on MSC Poesia forces additional cleaning!

The Houthis are back, now threatening to blockade Saudi Arabia. Just when you thought those idiots had finally taken a vacation.
Holland America oversold an Alaska cruise and is now asking booked passengers not to show up. That's one way to improve the buffet lines.
Emirates says it has solved the biggest problem in economy class with a new headrest. Nice try. Wake me up when they invent six more inches of legroom.
JetBlue beat Frontier for Spirit's LaGuardia slots. If you're waiting for lower fares, don't. The only thing taking off is the price.
 
 
 
 

 An overturned lifeboat in Alaska turns out to be much to do about floating. It was abandoned!
Travel and Leisure's top three cruise lines for food all have some connection to Apollo!
Are women-only tours going to be more popular in 2027?  Should men be offended?
An airport in Rhode Island is named the top airport in America! Who cares?

Congress is considering a law to ban phone conversations on airplanes. For once, Washington and the Guru actually agree on something.
Disney Cruise Line has appointed its first female captain, a former lawyer. If there's ever a passenger dispute, she can overrule it and bill by the hour.
Barcelona's new tourism commissioner has a simple message: "Not one more tourist!" Apparently, even the tourists are getting tired of the tourists.
Carnival says it's reusing old ship names because it can't think of any new ones.