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

August 28, 2026 NCL opens their terminal in Philly. Only eight months late which is on time in Philly!

Aug 28, 2026·38 min·Season 1·Episode 1020

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Galveston politicians put a hold on another terminal for raw Caribbean, but they welcome it. Margaritaville at Sea. Oceania's new ship, Sonata, floats! Are airport lounges really worth it? The Guru wonders. Flight attendants to the rescue. When a laptop computer catches fire, they stuff it in a bag designed to put the fire out!

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