Tom Drake, founder of Best At Sea Tours and host of his podcast, Tom Drake’s Daily Cruise and Travel News Podcast, has been a stand-up comedian for over three decades. His career began when he auditioned for a cruise line entertainment showcase and received several offers to perform on board ships. Drake became a regular headline performer on several cruise lines and his performances blended observational humor with stories from life at sea. The podcast, which combines news headlines with commentary, was designed to sound different from traditional travel programming but also to be entertaining. Alongside the podcast, Drake and his wife, Dottie Kulasa, recently launched Best at Sea, a company that provides guests with curated group cruises based on their knowledge of the cruise industry.