It includes his report on the State of the Union address by Dud Barr and the Q&A session with four of the cruise industry's big bosses.

This podcast is a must-listen to for anybody in the business, wondering what it's like to hobnob with the goober smoochers!

At Seatrade, Immerse and Elevate are the words of the day!

Why aren't they talking about the Value of cruising at Seatrade?

Canceling a presentation without notice at Seatrade is what the cruise business is all about!

Hotels have stopped whining about international visitors not coming! Now they are excited that Americans are trying out their poorly run properties!

Red Bull and Twinkies as a signing bonus? The FAA is now recruiting gamers to be Air Traffic controllers.

Listen to hear about jail rooms on Royal Caribbean!

MSC signs an agreement to build another revenue-producing destination in the Bahamas!

The Guru disagrees with the AI chatbot Claude about Crystal!

Will Seatrade Cruise Global be ready for the GuRu tomorrow?

Meyer Werft is pimping and all electric cruise ship. But it depends on European destinations installing shore power. Good luck.

The Guru wonders whether the old Seabourn Ocean ships can actually sail up a river in Europe.

MSC will build a private destination in the Bahamas, seeking out the guests' money on and off the ship!

No surprise here. Amtrak is Tommy's doghouse for being a lousy railroad with dishonest people.

Global ports holding is not looking to rule the world. Just every cruise port in the world

Huna Corporation received approval to ensure Juneau is even more crowded in the summer.

Crazy Corsica fishermen keep the Sun Princess from docking because the fuel costs too much.

Why not? Delta joins JetBlue and United, jacking up their checked bag prices. Money. Money. Money.

Expedition cruising might be trending, but 12 people for Como resorts does not.

Norwegian Cruise Line will use a hotel for check-in rather than a tent in Philly.

The cast shows here on Explora II are really good and really live. A nice surprise.

The Explorer II is an excellent floating hotel. But it's not very entertaining, and I'm not sure they care!

The Guru loves the idea of another terminal in the Port of Tampa.

Easter brunch in the buffet restaurant is not the same as in the Main Dining Room.

United raises checked bag fees and adds confusing price options!

Calling all bird watchers! Has the Guru got a trip for you?

Day three onboard Explorer II.

Happy Easter!! 

NCL rolls out prepaid parking in Miami. 

The Guru does not agree with some travel aid agents who say their clients are afraid to travel.

Explora II checks off most of the boxes. A desk chair in the suite would help!

Did you know that Tokyo Disneyland is a franchise? The Guru did not know.

The FAA told San Francisco airport officials to reduce the amount of arrivals. Unsafe to use side-by-side runways..

Many people think the historical hotels are wonderful. He's not one of those people.

Adam Goldstein still has influence at NCLH, even though he is not on the board.

Royal Caribbean will start pimping credit cards!

Do we need to be told not to go to the Middle East?

Air Canada's CEO is out the door because his French was lousy!

The US is sending people to the moon on Wednesday, and they left politicians behind!

The girl will be sitting with the rest of the press at SeaTrade Cruise Global. A milestone in his comedy career.

The new president of Norwegian Cruise Line needs to be less pessimistic.

The Houthis are back to being annoying!

The Guru is not ready to embrace Skillcation.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cleans out the board. Appoints five new members.

After Congress goes home for the weekend, President Trump finds a way to pay TSA workers!

Be careful in Florida. A cruise ship crew member who was caught shoplifting was immediately deported.

Norwegian Cruise Line christens their new ship. The Godmother is in the witness protection program.

Explore journeys cancels its Middle East cruises next winter. Too soon.

President Trump will sign an executive order to pay the TSA workers as part of a National Emergency declaration.

British Airways flight attendants placed a woman who had passed away on a heated floor for 13 hours. Smart?

The Guru received his press credentials for Seatrade Global. Oh boy!

The guru thinks United's couch in economy is stupid!

The new "flighty" app should be called Let's Catch the Airlines Lying app!

TSA screeners are so good that they can tell a Mac from a PC. Yeah....sure!

The Guru puts major-league baseball in Tommy's doghouse!

The guru loves that Zac Brown is partnering with Margaritaville at Sea to present some great new Nashville entertainment.

No surprise here. The new cruise terminal in Philadelphia will not be ready for the first Norwegian cruise. Yo, somebody go rent a tent.

The Azamara World Cruise will also be a bourbon experiment if the guests don't drink it all!

Norwegian Cruise Line grabs some cheap publicity by giving away $10,000 for a painting of an ugly bear.

Travel advisors are working hard to convince clients that Mexico is safe because they're only shooting at cartel members!

Travel advocate Elliot gets it all wrong about Norovirus. Hear the real story from the Guru!

Hotel operators continue to whine about the state of their business. Try to improve your properties!

In a completely unrelated story, the Guru talks about a Carnival guest who is suing Carnival  because the tour boat bench she was sitting on collapsed, and she never got to see the pigs on Pig Island!

Lots of stories, lots of commentary, a few laughs, and a little bit of music. 

Oceania tells its World Cruisers they will skip the Suez!

Jet fuel prices have jumed 57%, but no one has stopped booking!

The Las Palmas cruise port is now the largest in Europe thanks to privatization!

Prices for international air travel will be increasing, especially with airlines that didn't hedge or fuel bets!

Norwegian Cruise Line sent a letter to spring backers warning them of the consequences of acting like a schmuck.

Florida's governor protects the coastline of Manatee County from one more cruise terminal.

The Guru joins the LibSyn family!

The U.S. State Department is also warning Americans not to travel to southeastern Turkey—and the Guru wonders why anyone would. Tom reminds world cruise passengers that they will not be sailing through the Suez Canal, so they should be ready for Africa.

Lots of news, lots of fun, and a little bit of commentary.

The top ten clean cruise lines! No surprises.

The Italian Olive Oil guy is back at Oceania on some ships!

The Guru questions the credibility of all magazines!

How creative are the creative people building shows for ships? 

The people in Dubai are not as worried about being attacked as the media portrays!

Don't apply for a status match if you're anticipating being elevated on the other cruise line!

Gavin Newsome is in Tommy's doghouse!

The Guru offers praise for Sid from Hampton Inn in Vancouver!

Ungrateful Portland Maine politicians go for the money grab!

Virgin Voyages will debut an Indian restaurant on the Valiant Lady. The idea is a Valiant one.

The U.S has lost 5% of international travel, but it is still pretty popular!

Check out www. bestatseatours and travel with the Guru!

The Guru says stay on the ship's time if you don't want to miss the ship or your tour!

The brand new Star Princess suffers a Noro outbreak. Wash your hands, people!

Global Entry is self-funded, but still run by DHS!

The Guru thinks the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber could offer old-fashioned fun.

There is still room to join the Guru on a fantastic trip from Tokyo to Seward!

Ready to visit Bhutan? Your cost per day will be $100!!

Dinner in less than an hour on a cruise ship? Would that be a good thing?

Smart TVs on cruise ships are filled with more ways to earn revenue. Embarrassing.

The Guru likes Puerto Rico and hopes their new tourism campaign produces results!!

Explora Journeys is getting ready to run six "Ocean State of Mind" ships!

Some requests by cruise ship guests are not well thought out!

The Guru remains a fan of Chilis!

Jeffries stock analyst likes Viking and not NCL Holdings. One man's opinion!

Another cruise line cancels its Middle East season! Too noisy?

Best at Sea Tours chooses nine Crystal Cruises itineraries for its hosted cruise program in 2027!

The Villa Vie people will charter the Seven Sea Navigator and try to raise money to buy it!

The CDC issues a polio warning for many countries. Check with your Doctor and not the Guru!

Should it be mandatory that Hibachi chefs be Japanese?

Trump tries to please the left by showing the head of Homeland Security the door.

Travel Industry leaders are back to whining about TSA cutbacks because they're working for free!!

Today is the 901st podcast, and they said it would never last!

A no-brainer! Royal Caribbean dumps Jamaica in favor of Cozumel for their new ship!

Disney christens their newest ship in Singapore. I ship that will sail nowhere.

Squaremouth says that some guest might be covered by their insurance as they sit in the middle of a war!

Airline industry officials continue to say they don't hire based on DEI. The guru likes that.

Crewmembers on Margaritaville should be very proud. Both ships scored 100% during the CDC inspection.

Another Holland America ship has a Norovirus outbreak. Buy some sanitizers!

Oceania is not paying for your referrals!

NCL Holdings' CFO admits to self-inflicted errors that caused a weak performance!

Elliott Investment Management experts are not happy with NCL Holdings' current management!

Four Seasons takes delivery of its first new stunning cruise ship, called Four Seasons One.

The Guru talks to legendary Cruise Director Dottie Coss about her final days at Oceania.

The Guru wonders what makes up a "Legendary Cruise"?

A Delta 757 blows an engine and sets a field afire!

The Guru probably won't be on the new panel of Azamara advisors!

Mexico's President says her country is safe again! 

American Airlines and the city of Miami will team up to rebuild concourse D!

Carnival Cruise line announced they will cut back on cruises in Australia, lack of government support.

Mexico's President Claudia Scheinbaum says all is safe again!!

China's one cruise ship will sail to Korea next year!

Spirit Airlines hopes to get out of its second bankruptcy soon!

MSC is hoping to sell more cruises with a Robot parade!

Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will be the Godfather of Disney Adventure. That is a Marvel.

Three cruise lines were forced to skip Puerto Vallarta to avoid gunfire!

Tourists in Cancun have been told to shelter in place after the area erupted in violence.

Does Villa Vie plan to acquire the Regent Seven Seas Navigator for its new company?

The last cruise for Legendary Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa is off to a great start!

IHG Hotels is adding another Hotel brand to its portfolio. How many is enough??

Former Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein seems to be lobbying for a job sitting on the NCLH board!

Reese answered the challenge when reading the Vietnamese airline start-up story.

Thomas Pritzker steps down at Hyatt after the Epstein files out him!

Airlines and airline associations seem offended by the new requirement from the FAA to not use DEI when hiring pilots.

Conde Nast Traveler is reporting that the power of the United States passport is decreasing in value. So what?

The debut of Tommy's Doghouse! First dog-Avis Rent a Car!

The Wynn casinos are partnering up with MSC for the high rollers they attract?

Many long-time Oceania guests will be sailing on Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa's last cruise beginning this Sunday!

Elliott Investment did not have nice things to say about NCLH!

Harry Sommer once said, "There are not 14 ways to cook a chicken," about their fixed dining room menu!

Adam Goldstein, former President of Royal Caribbean, might be in line for a seat on the NCLH board.

China is dumping the Waldorf after losing billions on its renovation!

Bring your own glasses and lugs if you are staying at the Radisson in Barbados!

TSA won't let you bring water through the checkpoint unless it is inside a coconut!

Are you ready to celebrate Pooh? Travelers are flocking to the 100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh!

Will having the USS Philadelphia as an artificial reef earn back its cost?

Is the new Big Boss at NCLH the right hire? Remains to be seen.

Amtrak is rolling out amazing new trains. Now, let's keep them on track.

Hotel workers Unite Here are not happy with the current administration as they try to return illegals to their home countries.

It's not too late to buy your Valentine a cruise as a very special gift!!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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?

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?

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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?

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!

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.

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!

Which mental midget in South Africa thought it was a good idea to have their navy train with the Russians, the Chinese, and the Iranians?

Curacao has become a very nice tourist destination!

MSC has adjusted the food selection on its Galveston ship to reflect the demographics! Lots of Barbecue!

Hawaii will host next year's mini-golf tournament! Now there's quite a tourism get!

What's up with these ropes? The Norwegian Prima started drifting in Port Canaveral after the morning rope snapped in 20-mile-an-hour winds.

The ship boutique business is suddenly crowded and competitive. That's good for the consumer.

The U.S. State Department has put a hold on Visa applications from 75 different countries. Basically, only the good get in!!

Azamara Cruises has announced that they intend to dump a whole Lotta money to refurbish all of their ships!

A reason poll  has decided that out of 100 tourist destinations the worst the Hollywood walk of fame.

Atlas Ocean Voyage's boss is very happy with their current success and the rebranding!

Getting into Barbados is no easy exercise, and getting on board can be just as difficult.

The Port of Ushuaia joins other parts like Miami and brags about torturing the cruisers with too many ships in one day!

Delta is replacing its old 767's with new Dreamliners. Why? More premium seats make more money.

All Lufthansa-operated aircraft will offer free Wi-Fi. Today's flyers must be connected!!

If you sail on the Nude Boat, you're allowed to be naked at the buffet. That should lower the food cost!!

The Guru who thinks it would be safer if all cruise lines returned to a full muster drill for guests!

One more money grab. Wyndham rolls out a program priced at $95 per person for perks. You probably don't use or need.

Two separate world cruises from Cunard leave at the same time from the same port! 

Such a deal? Australia-based travel company My Cruises charters Oceania Regatta for a second year!

The US government shutdown cost the travel industry $6.1 billion dollars. They can make them up just by raising the price of extra legroom seats!

Travel advisors who only sell three and four-day cruises will end up needing government assistance!!

The TSA plans to add touchless facial recognition to 35 more airports. The guru loves this idea.

Carnival Cruise Line continues the crackdown on mutant children staying out past 1 AM. 

NCL holding softens its stance on solo state rooms on  Norwegian cruise line.

The Guru was wrong again. Rd., Royal Caribbean opened up its Paradise Beach club as scheduled.

Viking continues to chase old white guys for customers. Now the official sponsor of the PGA Tour.

Port Miami brags about how many people they torture as they join cruise ships. Please fix the escalator in Terminal J!

High winds in Argentina caused two ships to collide.

NCL unveiled the plans for expanding their private island and generating more revenue.

Oceana Cruises announced that they are adults only from now on!

A New York travel agent was arrested for keeping the clients' money instead of paying for their cruise.

Can you believe the average cruise ship costs over one billion dollars to build!

Something for Nothing!! Free wifi on American Airlines for members.

Forget the perks! Does any hotel chain really deserve our loyalty?

You can't run from the computer. A German cruise ship worker is arrested just before he goes up the gangway.

Hawaiian Airlines announces that it will spend millions of dollars to make its airport locations more customer-friendly. 

Virgin Voyages treats its wartime guests right!

NCL will homeport two mega-mothers in San Juan in 2027-2028. Smart move!

Guests on the Nicko Vision riverboat spent New Year's stuck aground in the middle of the Danube! 

There's Hope. Shipping companies are transiting the Suez again!

US Federal Appeals courts halt the start of the Hawaii cruise tax!

A guests with a broken thigh on Viking gets to ride in a Mexican naval ship!

How large can a ship be and still be considered a luxury ship?

A Carnival guest was upset that he was not allowed to hand out his homemade cookies!

Why did Princess not call their float in the Rose Parade the "love float"?

The Guru looks at the Year in Review and feels good about 2025!

Who thinks a 7 am arrival on New Year's Day is a good idea!

A New Year's party on Insignia to remember.

Carnival Big Boss gets to light the big ball on New Year's Eve!

The hotel industry will be down next year, except for luxury suites. Please don't blame the economy. The cruise industry has all of your mid-priced guests.

Wash your hands, people! Celebrity Eclipse reports  Norovirus outbreak to the CDC!

Cruise Hive readers think Perfect Day at Coco Cay is the best private island. Back in your hive

Is $480K per year too much for a pilot? Not if the Guru is on the plane!

American Airlines expects Samana in the DR to be popular. Who knows!

Ryanair is fined 250 million Euros by the Italian Competition Authority! That's alot of cannolis!

Princess Cruises' Rose Bowl gets doused in Tequila. On purpose!

Since the 2024 Olympics, Paris is a hot riverboat destination!

Royal Caribbean's biggest ship misses the Grand Opening of its beach club due to high winds!

Hawaii tourism is down and will continue to be down and it's their own fault!

Maui County, Hawaii, has voted to ban short-term rentals, leaving 6,000 property owners in the lurch.

An 85-year-old cruiser loses her life when a huge wave takes her off a slippery rock!

Delta is getting in bed with the Saudis! Money baby!

Celebrity Equinox wacks a pier when a mooring rope snaps. 

Carnival Cruise Line bans hanging any lights on your cabin door during the holiday season. Bah! Safety! Common sense!

Viking will help build a welcome center at Highclere Castle!

River Cruise lines are adding more Christmas market cruises. People like to look at ornaments and lights

The consumer price index says airfares are down! The guru likes that!

Green card-holding guests were denied sailing because they did not bring their green cards. Duh!

Spirit Airlines is trying to cut a deal with Frontier Airlines after its JetBlue deal was blown out of the water by a liberal judge in Massachusetts.

Snobby French in Cannes and Villefranche are limiting the number of cruisers who can be overcharged for average food and slow service!

PortMiami celebrates jamming 1 million passengers through their port in one month!

Jamaica announces 300K passengers have visited since the hurricane!

The new 6,000 pax Disney Adventure will sail to nowhere from Singapore!

Bye Bye Biffle! The Frontier CEO is moved to the back of the plane after too many losses!

Carnival Cruise Line adds more Adult-Only cruises because some guests don't like kids!

Is London the place for Christmas? 

IATA plans to waste money on a campaign telling flyers not to carry anything during an evacuation!

The Guru wonders why five-star hotels think they can operate cruise ships~

A JD Power survey says the Centurion club is the best private airport lounge!

Port Miami has set another record for jamming too many ships and too many people into the port on the same day!

One Carnival guest wth no life is furious the ship won't have Netflix at Christmas!

Luxury cruises continue to grow in popularity!

New Zealand tourism dollars are down because they wanted them to go down!

The new NCL President was hired because he can get people to sell NCL!

Some Carnival ships are offering cooking classes! For their cooks?

Airlines are now admitting they won't reach their SAF fuel quotas!

Royal Caribbean reports rosy numbers for this quarter!