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. As Tom says, "It's the day's news with a bit of commentary."
If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!
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. As Tom says, "It's the day's news with a bit of commentary."
If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!
Episodes
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
37 min
Holland America is giving away a World Voyage! Another money grab! American Airlines will allow you to buy loyalty! Villa Vie has a new Captain! Say a prayer! Bananas in the water delayed the siling of P&O Iona!
Dec 8, 2025
37 min
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
34 min
The Guru says the world's worst airports are in Europe and not in Newark NJ! A&K's new Amazon river ship is "over the top." Add the French to the list of cruise ship gougers! Holland America is back with record Black Friday sales!
Dec 5, 2025
34 min
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
40 min
Oceania will have two new amazing food offerings on its new build! Port Canaveral tops Miami as the busiest port in the world! A former Costa ship purchased by the Chinese was able to sell through the Suez Canal untouched! Regent Seven Seas will partner with the Global Hotel Alliance to give the rich even richer accommodations!
Dec 4, 2025
40 min
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
34 min
Amtrak reports a good year! They lost less money than normal! Philly hopes to have a new cruise terminal by April 26! Good luck! One Carnival guest is unhappy that his kids can't be offended by the comedian! Chinese river boats are coming to Europe. One at a time!
Dec 3, 2025
34 min
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
34 min
Greece is running out of water! Ouzo? Explora Journeys will offer a World Cruise in 2029! You can book now! The Rome Cruise Terminal has opened a second state-of-the-art facility! The US Government just raised the fee for no read ID to $45.00!
Dec 2, 2025
34 min
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
30 min
Egypt will have 155 MPH fast trains, so you don't see the countryside? Las Vegas is on sale this week to bring back tourists! The opening of the new Royal Caribbean beach club will be delayed! A new study shows that drunk and unruly behavior on planes is caused by too much liquor! Duh!
Dec 1, 2025
30 min
Nov 29, 2025
Nov 29, 2025
31 min
An American in Tobago is murdered while shopping for marijuana after dark! Holland America's Macy's Day float was a success! The missing Holland America guest who jumped ship might have legal problems! The Houthis are now ignoring even the Iranians!
Nov 29, 2025
31 min
Nov 28, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
31 min
China announces it will consolidate all its cruise lines to achieve better results. Who cares? Have you ever wondered if your room key stops working after you leave the hotel? One person decided to check. The results are surprising. The American cruiser, thought to be missing in Saint Martin, might have just checked into a hotel! Victory Cruises will host a famous photographer next April for the people who can't take enough pictures!
Nov 28, 2025
31 min
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
37 min
A Miami Attorney is arrested forest on board the assaulting a gu Norwegian Encore! Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey!! The Department of Transportation is asking people to dress nicer on airplanes. Good luck with that, Sean! US Airlines are under investigation by the FAA for failing to follow directives on flight reductions during the government shutdown. Despite efforts by some to keep the cruise ships from visiting Alaska enjoyed another record-breaking tourist season!
Nov 27, 2025
37 min
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
35 min
Silverseas is focusing on attractive sports-minded cruisers! Good idea! Are there too many inexperienced travel advisors these days? Book a Regent Seven Seas suite and get access to Knightsbridge Circle! Global Ports Holdings is making Greenock politicians happy! Orlando Airport has the friendliest airport bartender in the country!
Nov 25, 2025
35 min