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
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
33 min
The Guru hired a public relations agency that delivered negative PR!
Carnival is turning one of the ships into an adults-only ship so they can have more grown-ups. Grownups on Carnival.. probably not
Neurovirus strikes Caribbean Princess, but as usual, mostly among guests who don't wash their hands!
AOL Travel publishes an article telling us that the worst cruise ship buffet is on Carnival. Duh!
May 8, 2026
33 min
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
36 min
Consumer Reports names Lindblatt Expeditions the best cruise line. Except it's not a cruise ship.
Guests on board the Hantavirus ship were able to leave in Spain!
Disney reports very good numbers despite all the angst about the economy and the war!
Marriott also had good numbers thanks to their select hotel business!
May 7, 2026
36 min
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
29 min
Are the hantavirus guests being held hostage on that Dutch ship?
Another Carnival guest ends up in handcuffs after punching a teenager in the mouth!
Malta officials have stuck their noses in the air, and they only want rich people to visit!
Spirit Airlines lawyers ask the court for permission to sell every asset quickly. Facebook marketplace is good.!!
May 6, 2026
29 min
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
34 min
NCL guest passes away while snorkeling in the Bahamas!
A Magistrate in DC apologizes to the White House shooter because his Airbnb isn't up to snuff!!
The DOT secretary said there will be no handouts to the budget airlines.
Join the Guru live on Facebook at 10 AM!
May 5, 2026
34 min
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
35 min
Hantavirus is not common in the United States. Only 200 cases last year!
The tram in Juneau slammed into the base and injured five employees. This is why the guru never rides the tram!
Carnival Corporation is facing lawsuits after being hacked by the Shiny Guys!
The United flight that landed in Newark arrived safely but took out a tractor-trailer, a jeep, and a light pole.
May 4, 2026
35 min
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
38 min
Entertainers are all scrambling to get booked as performers on cruise ships.
Congress finally agrees to fund DHS and pay the TSA employees!
Two amazing paramedics help deliver a brand new baby as the plane circles the airport!
The Guru will be live on Facebook and YouTube beginning Monday at 10 AM!
May 1, 2026
38 min
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
35 min
Europe refuses to protect the Strait of Hormuz, even if it means planes are parked.
Royal Caribbean is now charging $30 more to find out early how bad the location of your Guarantee room will be.
Is Crystal Grace, debuting in 2028, already sold out for its first season?
The majority of initial visitors travel to just five destinations!
Apr 30, 2026
35 min
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
32 min
Royal Caribbean signs the paperwork for two more big ass ships!
22 Monks get arrested for carrying 224 pounds of cannabis. Now we know how they get them to shave their heads!
Is the boss at JetBlue secretly lighting candles, praying that Spirit goes under?
The Guru will be back live on all social media starting Monday at 10 AM!
Apr 29, 2026
32 min
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
35 min
The PGA Tour bails out of Hawaii because it can't play on brown grass.
The Suez Canal remains closed, so the Oceania Vista will visit Africa!
Did NCL do the right thing by turning their beautiful private island into Six Flags over the Bahamas?
If the US government gives money to the budget airlines with Scott Kirby demand some money for his airline?
Apr 28, 2026
35 min
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
29 min
The White House correspondents' dinner shooter wasn't a rocket scientist, but he could've been.
Regent Seven Seas cares about what the travel advisors think. How about the guests?
The Guru is now on Facebook and YouTube every day at 10 AM starting tomorrow. Lots of pictures!
Some companies are paying at $1 million fee to get through the Panama quicker. Guess who's paying for that?
Apr 27, 2026
29 min