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Princess Cruises' “The Love Boat” themed voyage to be hosted by Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan

A special-themed “Love Boat” cruise is scheduled to set a course for adventure on Princess Cruises ' ship Majestic Princess with the original ensemble cast, who'll celebrate their friend and everyone’s favourite ship Captain Stubing via a tribute to Actor Gavin MacLeod.

The 7-day voyage (February 26-March 5, 2022) sails roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles (Long Beach-San Pedro, California) to the Mexican Riviera.

Hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), joined by “Love Boat” cast members Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Fred Grandy (Gopher), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Ted Lange (Isaac). They will share their memories from the show, participate in passenger activities and celebrate the late Gavin MacLeod, who served as brand ambassador for Princess for 35+ years until his passing in May this year, at the age of 90.

"Love Boat" themed cruise activities feature a sail away party, festive 1970s-inspired Love Boat Disco Deck Party, renewal of vows ceremony, Q&A with the cast, birthday celebration honoring MacLeod, Love Boat trivia with the Cruise Director, "Love Boat" episodes airing in staterooms and on Movies Under the Stars, "Love Boat" themed menus and specialty cocktails, cast photo opportunities, themed decor, photo backdrops, merchandise.

Princess Cruises has been connected to "The Love Boat" beyond the show's setting, reuniting the original cast members for a pair of ship christenings – Dawn Princess (now Pacific Explorer ) in 1997 and Regal Princess in 2014, appearing on the line's Rose Parade float and sailing on the throwback cruise in 2015 celebrating the line's 50th anniversary. In May 2018, the 6 original cast members of "The Love Boat" and Princess received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

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Princess Cruises, known for its integral role as the ocean-going co-star in the iconic “The Love Boat” series, has officially unveiled a second themed cruise, reuniting cast members from the original show. Following the tremendous success of the inaugural Love Boat cruise in 2022, fans of the popular show can sail along with Doc, Gopher, Isaac and Vicki Stubing as they cruise roundtrip from New York to Canada & New England aboard Enchanted Princess, August 31-September 7, 2024.

Sail With The Original Cast

Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (aka Vicki Stubing) will join fellow  Love Boat  cast members including Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher), and Ted Lange (Isaac). Ezra Freeman, the bartender from the recently aired  The Real Love Boat  on CBS reality dating series, will join the cast, along with other surprise guests to be announced.

Highly anticipated  Love Boat -themed activities, include:

• Sailaway party introducing the cast
• Meet-and-greet photo and signing opportunities
• The Love Boat -inspired guest activities with prizes
• Cocktail demonstration hosted by Ezra Freeman and Ted Lange – practice the finger point!
• Symbolic renewal of vows ceremony, officiated by the cast, with commemorative certificate
• Cast Q&As sharing favorite memories of the show and stories of their careers
• The Love Boat  episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
• The Love Boat  trivia with the Cruise Director
• The Love Boat  inspired menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed décor, photo backdrops and merchandise

“We had such a blast connecting with fans on our theme cruise in 2022, so bringing it back in 2024 feels like it was meant to be, especially with the addition of some surprise guests,” said Jill Whelan, Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises. “Sailing with our fans brings us so much joy and this cruise will undoubtedly be a special reunion, taking us back to where it all began – on a Princess Cruise.”

Love Boat VIP Package

Super fans may opt for a special  Love Boat VIP Package , featuring an invitation to an exclusive cast cocktail party, reserved seating for the cast Q&A in the Princess Theater, front-of-the-line access for autographs and photos, dinner at the Captain’s Table, plus a themed cruise t-shirt and mug. More details on cost and how to book coming soon.

Canada/New England  Love Boat  theme cruise

The seven-day Canada/New England  Love Boat  theme cruise aboard the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess sails roundtrip from New York City and visits Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Rockland, Maine; Saint John, Canada (for Bay of Fundy); and Halifax, Canada.

The Love Boat

The Love Boat  is credited with bringing cruising to the masses and showcasing the romance of the sea, taking Hollywood’s biggest stars to sought-after destinations as story lines always ended on a happy note. In the fall of 2022, Princess was featured again as the setting of  The Real Love Boat  on CBS and Paramount+, reality dating adventure series where three real-life Princess crew members and 12 singles looking for love joined hosts Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell onboard Regal Princess sailing through the Mediterranean.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company’s website at  www.princess.com .

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Princess cruises announces ‘the love boat’ themed cruise.

Princess Cruises has announced a unique ‘The Love Boat’-themed cruise hosted by Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan with appearances by the cast and special tribute to actor Gavin MacLeod .

Next year a special themed ‘ Love Boat ‘ cruise is setting a course for adventure onboard Majestic Princess with the original cast, who will celebrate their friend and everyone’s favorite cruise ship Captain Stubing with a tribute to actor Gavin MacLeod. This seven-day cruise sails roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) to the Mexican Riviera, February 26-March 5, 2022.

Hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), who will be joined by fellow ‘Love Boat’ cast members Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac). Together, they will share their favorite memories from the show, participate in various guest activities and celebrate the late Gavin MacLeod, who served as brand ambassador for Princess Cruises for more than 35 years until his passing in May 2021, at the age of 90.

The voyage will be underway on MacLeod’s birthday – February 28 – and sails on the cruise line’s signature Mexican Riviera itinerary that was prominently featured during the TV show’s 10-year-run from 1977-1986, where Princess cruise ships served as the ocean-going co-star of the series. Guests will enjoy port visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.  

“Reuniting with the cast for this very special themed ‘Love Boat’ cruise and celebrating the show’s lasting impact with guests is sure to be nostalgic, fun and incredibly memorable,” said Jill Whelan, Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises. “While we always love to connect with fans this cruise will be extra special because we will also celebrate the life and career of Gavin, our fearless leader, who not only played my dad on TV but was also a true father figure to me beyond the show.”

‘Love Boat’ themed cruise activities include:

• Sailaway party 
• Festive 1970s-inspired Love Boat Disco Deck Party returns exclusively for a ‘command performance’ during this themed cruise
• Renewal of vows ceremony, hosted by Whelan and the cast on the top-deck
• Q&A with the cast, sharing favorite memories of the show and MacLeod
• Birthday celebration honoring MacLeod
• ‘Love Boat’ episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
• Love Boat trivia with the Cruise Director
• Cast photo opportunities
• ‘Love Boat’ themed menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed décor, photo backdrops and merchandise

Princess has been connected to ‘The Love Boat’ beyond the setting of the show, reuniting the original cast members for two ship christenings – Dawn Princess (1997) and Regal Princess (2014), appearing on the cruise line’s Rose Parade float and sailing on a throwback cruise in 2015 all celebrating the lines 50th anniversary. In May 2018, the six original cast members of ‘The Love Boat’ and Princess Cruises received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the history of television and support of the preservation of the Walk of Fame.

Princess exclusively offers MedallionClass vacations, delivering the ultimate in effortless, personalised cruising. It begins with Medallion, a quarter-sized, wearable device that enables everything from touch-free boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favorite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best WiFi at sea, and also stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favorite movies and shows. 

For more details and bookings visit  princess.com .

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Princess Announces ‘The Love Boat’ Themed Cruise With Cast Appearances

• November 4, 2021

A special themed “Love Boat” cruise will be taking place onboard the Majestic Princess with the original ensemble cast, who will celebrate the Captain Stubing character with a tribute to actor Gavin MacLeod.

This seven-day cruise will sail roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) to the Mexican Riviera on Feb. 26-March 5, 2022.

The voyage will be hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), who will be joined by fellow “Love Boat” cast members Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac).

According to a press release, they will share their favorite memories from the show, participate in various guest activities and celebrate the late Gavin MacLeod, who served as brand ambassador for Princess Cruises for more than 35 years until his passing in May 2021, at the age of 90.

The voyage will be underway on MacLeod’s birthday – Feb. 28 – and sails on the Mexican Riviera itinerary that was featured during the TV show’s 10-year-run from 1977-1986, where Princess cruise ships served as the ocean-going co-star of the series. Guests will enjoy port visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

“Reuniting with the cast for this very special themed ‘Love Boat’ cruise and celebrating the show’s lasting impact with guests is sure to be nostalgic, fun and incredibly memorable,” said Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises, Jill Whelan. “While we always love to connect with fans this cruise will be extra special because we will also celebrate the life and career of Gavin, our fearless leader, who not only played my dad on TV but was also a true father figure to me beyond the show.”

According to the press release, “Love Boat” themed cruise activities include:

• Sailaway party
• Festive 1970s-inspired Love Boat Disco Deck Party returns exclusively for a “command performance” during this themed cruise
• Renewal of vows ceremony, hosted by Whelan and the cast on the top-deck
• Q&A with the cast, sharing favorite memories of the show and MacLeod
• Birthday celebration honoring MacLeod
• “Love Boat” episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
• Love Boat trivia with the Cruise Director
• Cast photo opportunities
• “Love Boat” themed menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed decorations, photo backdrops and merchandise

Princess said that it has been connected to “The Love Boat” beyond the setting of the show, reuniting the original cast members for two ship christenings – the Dawn Princess (1997) and Regal Princess (2014), appearing on the cruise line’s Rose Parade float and sailing on a throwback cruise in 2015 all celebrating the lines 50th anniversary. In May 2018, the six original cast members of “The Love Boat” and Princess Cruises received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the history of television and support of the preservation of the Walk of Fame.

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Princess Cruises Offers Something Everyone Will Love with The Love Boat Sale

Guests booking cruises and cruisetours sailing in 2023 & beyond score $765 value, which includes $100 shore excursions credit, drinks, wi-fi & more.

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Cruising, “life’s sweetest reward,” just set a new course for adventure and love with Princess Cruises’ The Love Boat Sale, starting today and running through October 31, 2022.

Guests will find fares they’ll like and a value they’ll love when booking 2023 (and beyond) cruises and cruisetours to Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, the California Coast, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and Canada New England. They’ll receive $765 value when booking during The Love Boat Sale, which includes $100 shore excursion credit.

The sale celebrates the cruise line’s past connection to “The Love Boat,” where Princess cruise ships were the romantic backdrop for the iconic series, as well as “The Real Love Boat,” the upcoming reality dating adventure inspired by the show, debuting on CBS October 5, and hosted by husband-and-wife team Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell. “The Real Love Boat” is also set onboard a Princess ship, Regal Princess, sailing through the dreamy Mediterranean.

Here’s how The Love Boat Sale works:

• Guests who book during The Love Boat Sale with Princess Plus – a cruise fare that adds highly desired amenities including drinks, Wi-Fi and crew appreciation, or Princess Premier – which includes everything offered in Princess Plus, plus multi-device Wi-Fi, specialty dining, a photo package and Princess Prizes – will receive a $100 shore excursions credit per person.
• The $765 value is based on a seven-day cruise booked with Princess Plus, with the added shore excursions credit, so those booking longer cruises and/or Princess Premier save even more.

The Love Boat Sale runs from September 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022 and is available to residents 21 years of age and older of the United States & D.C., Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Bermuda. General terms and further details of The Love Boat Sale can be found at www.princess.com .

More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com .

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How the real-life 'Love Boat' is keeping the love alive

February 14, 2023 // By Robin Raven

By Robin Raven February 14, 2023

When you stream reruns of the classic 1970s series “The Love Boat,” have you noticed that each celebrity-filled sailing is set on a Princess Cruises ship? Telltale signs include talk of the “Princess” ship the guests are on and that distinct “seawitch” logo in the background. This logo has been going strong since 1968 when it was designed by Harry Carlisle, and once you’re aware of it, it’s hard to miss how often it pops up in many episodes.

How it all began

From the start of the show, Princess Cruises was the setting for “The Love Boat.” Television producer Douglas S. Cramer had success with his television series “Love, American Style," so in the mid-1970s, he had the idea to do another love-focused vignette series, but he wanted to set his new show on a modern cruise ship. It would be based on the Jeraldine Saunders book called "The Love Boats" that she wrote with her observations as a hostess and cruise ship director in mind, according to The New York Times .

While Cramer was looking for a ship for the movie pilot that would ultimately become “The Love Boat” television series, he chose Princess Cruises and teamed up with producer Aaron Spelling – and the rest is pop culture history.

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The cruising industry was never the same

Inviting viewers to "come aboard," “The Love Boat” was introduced to audiences as a made-for-TV movie on September 17, 1976. The beloved theme song featured music by Charles Fox and lyrics by Paul Williams, the songwriter who penned hits for artists like The Carpenters and Barbra Streisand. Jack Jones recorded the theme song that played throughout the series until the final season, when Dionne Warwick’s rendition can be heard over the opening credits.

Ships Pacific Princess and Island Princess were among the ships featured on “The Love Boat,” and the fun stories showed guests enjoying relaxing days at sea, then exploring alluring destinations around the world. The show became must-see television and attracted huge celebrities as guest stars for each episode.

During its decade-long run on ABC, it introduced millions of people to the idea of fun-filled, romantic cruise vacations, and it singlehandedly helped to expand the cruise industry. CNN reported that a major surge in cruising popularity was because of show’s influence, revealing that an estimated 500,000 people went on a cruise in 1970, but by 1997, a whopping five million people were cruising each year.

An ongoing legacy of love

“Love is in the Princess DNA as the original Love Boat. The legendary Love Boat series brought cruising mainstream, showcasing the romance of the sea and the elegant experience of the iconic Princess brand. We are leaning into the brand’s DNA superpower across all our marketing and communications, legendary onboard service delivery, world-class food and Broadway inspired entertainment that our guests absolutely love,” Princess Cruises' President John Padgett told 10Best.

This legacy is seen and felt by cruisers in big and small ways. For one thing, several original cast members have continued to work with Princess Cruises. Gavin MacLeod, who portrayed Captain Merrill Stubing, was a spokesperson for Princess Cruises for more than 35 years until he passed away in 2021.

Actress Jill Whelan, who played Captain Stubing's daughter Vicki, continues to work with Princess Cruises as a spokesperson and Celebrations Ambassador. Several cast reunions happened over the years to celebrate Princess Cruises ships and sailings. All six original cast members of the show gathered in 1997 for the official naming ceremony and christening of Dawn Princess.

In 1998, “The Love Boat” popularity was revived with a short-lived remake that ran for two seasons on the UPN network. That reimagined version of the show was set aboard the Sun Princess, and Robert Urich starred as a new captain.

Then, in 2022, Princess Cruises introduced a new spin on looking for love at sea with the reality show aptly called “The Real Love Boat.” Hosted by real-life couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell, this CBS show followed real-life couples aboard a luxury Princess Cruises ship as they searched for love. O’Connell stated that he and Romijn were fans of the original show.

The celebration continues

In October 2022, cast members from both the original show and the new reality series came together for a special “The Love Boat” themed cruise. The seven-day Mexican Riviera cruise on the Discovery Princess included a tribute to Gavin MacLeod. Cruisers got to meet the cast who shared their favorite memories from working on the show, and they participated in a vow renewal ceremony for guests on board.

“The Love Boat” continues to find new fans. When you’re on a Princess Cruises ship, you can stream select episodes from your stateroom that still have introductions by Gavin MacLeod. When you get back home, it can be viewed on streaming services like Paramount Plus.

About Robin Raven

Robin Raven is an author and journalist who covers such topics as travel, culture, and vegan dining. Her work can be seen in The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Reader's Digest, and many other publications. Robin is the author of Santa's First Vegan Christmas, The Kindness Workbook: An Interactive Guide for Creating Compassion in Yourself and the World, and The Little Book of Self-Soothing. She also blogs about travel and life at RobinRaven.com.

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Princess Announces ‘The Love Boat’ Themed Cruise

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• November 3, 2021

Princess Cruises, whose ships were the star of the show “The Love Boat,” has announced a special voyage themed to the TV show coming in 2022.

The line’s vessel  Majestic Princess  has been chosen for the sailing, which will bring together the original ensemble cast and include a tribute celebration for the late actor Gavin MacLeod, aka Captain Stubing.

The themed elements of the cruise will be hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan, who played Vicki Stubing in the show. She will be joined by fellow cast members Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher), and Ted Lange (Isaac).

Together, they will share their favorite memories from the show, participate in guest activities, and celebrate Gavin LacLeod, who served as Princess Cruises’ brand ambassador for over 35 years until his passing in May 2021.

The seven-night cruise will be from February 26 to March 5, 2022, setting sail from Los Angeles. It will be underway on MacLeod’s birthday — February 28 — and sail the line’s signature Mexican Riviera itinerary that was prominently featured during the TV show’s ten-year run from 1977 to 1986. The scheduled ports are Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas.

“Reuniting with the cast for this very special themed ‘Love Boat’ cruise and celebrating the show’s lasting impact with guests is sure to be nostalgic, fun and incredibly memorable,” said Jill Whelan. “While we always love to connect with fans this cruise will be extra special because we will also celebrate the life and career of Gavin, our fearless leader, who not only played my dad on TV but was also a true father figure to me beyond the show.”

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“The Love Boat” themed cruise activities will include:

• Sail away party
• 1970s-inspired ‘Love Boat’ Disco Deck Party
• Renewal of vows ceremony hosted by Whelan and the cast on the upper deck
• Q&A with the cast, sharing favorite memories of the show and MacLeod
• Birthday celebration honoring MacLeod
• “The Love Boat” episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in passenger cabins
• “The Love Boat” trivia with the cruise director
• Cast photo opportunities
• “The Love Boat” themed menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed décor, backdrops, and merchandise

Princess Cruises has been connected to “The Love Boat” well beyond the setting of the show, reuniting the cast members for two ship christenings —  Dawn Princess  in 1997 and  Regal Princess  in 2014. They’ve also appeared on the line’s Rose Parade float and sailed on a throwback cruise in 2015 to celebrate Princess’ 50th anniversary.

In May 2018, the six original cast members and Princess Cruises received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the history of television.

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Big news, 'Love Boat' fans: Princess is planning a cruise with some of the show's biggest stars

Following its successful U.S. restart, Princess Cruises will host a themed "The Love Boat" sailing in honor of late actor Gavin MacLeod, who died in May 2021.

MacLeod played Captain Merrill Stubing on the popular television show, which aired for more than a decade, beginning in the late 1970s. Part of the series was filmed on Princess' Island Princess and now-retired Pacific Princess, and the line often hosts themed voyages for fans.

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The cruise will be joined by several members of the show's cast -- Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac) -- who will participate in a series of Q&As, parties and photo opportunities.

"While we always love to connect with fans, this cruise will be extra special because we will also celebrate the life and career of Gavin, our fearless leader, who not only played my dad on TV but was also a true father figure to me beyond the show," Whelan said.

The weeklong cruise -- Feb. 26 to March 5 onboard Majestic Princess, to coincide with MacLeod's Feb. 28 birthday -- will sail roundtrip from the port of San Pedro in Los Angeles and visit the Mexican Riviera, offering the same itinerary featured in the show. Ports include Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

Scheduled themed activities include:

• Sailaway party
• 1970s-inspired "Love Boat" Disco Deck Party
• Renewal of vows ceremony, hosted by Whelan and the cast on the top deck
• Q&A with the cast, sharing favorite memories of the show and MacLeod
• Birthday celebration honoring MacLeod
• "Love Boat" episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
• "Love Boat" trivia with the Cruise Director
• Cast photo opportunities
• "Love Boat" themed menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed decor, photo backdrops and merchandise

In addition to this sailing, the cast has reunited with Princess on several occasions, including for the christenings of Dawn Princess in 1997 and Regal Princess in 2014. They also appeared on the line's Rose Parade float and sailed on a throwback cruise in 2015 to celebrate Princess' 50th anniversary. The cast and cruise line also have a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dedicated in 2018.

The voyage is currently open for booking with fares starting at $499 per person for an inside cabin.

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What was the itinerary for “The Love Boat”?

By bladerunner6 , January 22 in Princess Cruises

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I did a couple of minutes of searching the web but couldn’t find it.

Does anyone know if there is a definitive answer on this?

I seem to remember Cabo and PV but did they ever mention any others?

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Share on other sites, the love boat (tv series 1977–1987) - filming & production - imdb.

25 minutes ago, EDDY0827 said: The Love Boat (TV Series 1977–1987) - Filming & production - IMDb imdb.com https://www.imdb.com › title › locations       Search for: What destinations did The Love Boat go to?   What ports did The Love Boat sail to?     Based in the port of Los Angeles, the ship's regular ports of call were Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco and Mazatlán .

I should have dug deeper in the Wikipedia. Thanks.

I was on it in 1983 from San Pedro to Acapulco.  We also did a stop at Manzanillo for part of the day. 

I’m guessing they always stopped by Hollywood to pick up all those movie and tv stars…. 😉 . 

42 minutes ago, Hulagirl said: I was on it in 1983 from San Pedro to Acapulco.  We also did a stop at Manzanillo for part of the day. 

First hand experience with Captain Stubing and the gang, impressive!

Just now, bladerunner6 said: First hand experience with Captain Stubing and the gang, impressive!

LOL!!  Almost it seemed like.  Felt like the ship was so large then.  Loved that cruise and it got me hooked. 

They also went to China and Greece. I seem to remember a Hawaii trip but cannot find confirmation anywhere.

When they filmed episode onboard it was on actual planned sailings. Princess cruises back in the 1970's & 80's operated the Pacific Princess on one-way 7-night sailings from Los Angeles to Acapulco with stops in Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. You would fly back to Los Angeles. You could also fly to Acapulco and cruise back to Los Angeles with the same stops or book it as a roundtrip sailing from Los Angeles for 14 days.  I remember this as I had a Princess brochure back from those days. Mexico cruises operated in the winter/spring with summers in Alaska. In the 1990's I did this cruise on the newer Crown Princess; however, we stopped in Ixpata/Zihuatanejo instead of Manzanillo. Princess chartered a United Airlines 747 and flew us from Acapulco to Los Angeles as part of our cruise package. We got is sit in the upper stairs bubble of the 747. Great memories.  

Years ago, my then husband and I cruised from Vancouver to L A on the Island Princess, sister ship to the Pacific Princess.  What I remember most about that cruise is that, as the ship left the dock in Vancouver, the Love Boat theme song played…over and over…and over… 😁

In 2018, we did a wonderful British Island and France cruise on the Royal Princess. While preparing for our departure in Le Havre, we had a “honk off” with an Aida cruise ship. I forget how their horn went but the Royal belted out the Love Boat theme for all to hear more than one time. Our 15 year old son declared the Royal Princess champion. While spending the occasional sea day on that itinerary we introduced the show “The Love Boat” to junior on our stateroom television. He didn’t have a clue who any of the walk on celebrities were but he did like a few of the starlets…

9 minutes ago, PapaGoose said: In 2018, we did a wonderful British Island and France cruise on the Royal Princess. While preparing for our departure in Le Havre, we had a “honk off” with an Aida cruise ship. I forget how their horn went but the Royal belted out the Love Boat theme for all to hear more than one time. Our 15 year old son declared the Royal Princess champion. While spending the occasional sea day on that itinerary we introduced the show “The Love Boat” to junior on our stateroom television. He didn’t have a clue who any of the walk on celebrities were but he did like a few of the starlets…

FYI - all the Royal class ships honk the Love Boat theme (although I don't know about the Majestic as it was first built for the Chinese market)

Astro Flyer

In ‘77/‘78 they had “Party Cruises…A Weekend At Sea”…2-3 days Pacific & Sun Princess roundtrip LA to Ensenada. The cheapest rate was $188 (2-days) and based on the info I’ve found ($1 in 1977 is equal to $5 in 2024) that would be $944 in 2024…no wonder I couldn’t afford to cruise back then. In 1992 sailed Pacific Princess (Love Boat) on a 5-day repositioning cruise from Ensenada to Honolulu.

1977 Princess Brochure.pdf

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3 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: In ‘77/‘78 they had “Party Cruises…A Weekend At Sea”…2-3 days Pacific & Sun Princess roundtrip LA to Ensenada. The cheapest rate was $188 (2-days) and based on the info I’ve found ($1 in 1977 is equal to $5 in 2024) that would be $944 in 2024…no wonder I couldn’t afford to cruise back then. In 1992 sailed Pacific Princess (Love Boat) on a 5-day repositioning cruise from Ensenada to Honolulu.     1977 Princess Brochure.pdf 217.61 kB  ·  7 downloads

That is so cool to see. Thanks for sharing!

4 hours ago, dickinson said: FYI - all the Royal class ships honk the Love Boat theme (although I don't know about the Majestic as it was first built for the Chinese market)

Majestic has the love boat horn as well

Well my curiosity is up. 🙂 The reason I say this, I "watched" the Love Boat TV show, but we are getting ready to do the Regal Princess next month, and for some unknown reason, they seem to say THIS ship had something to do with the TV show or something like that. If any of you who have been posting here know, I sure would like to know, how the Regal is connected to the TV series?

avonlady6390

It is not connected to the old love boat series but a couple of years ago there was a reality series filmed on board the regal in the med it was named the real love boat didn't last long was cancelled after a few shows.  It was filmed during a regular cruise and a few crew were on it including the Captain the host was Jerry O'Connell and his wife.  I think people got the two names of shows mixed up.

3 hours ago, avonlady6390 said: It is not connected to the old love boat series but a couple of years ago there was a reality series filmed on board the regal in the med it was named the real love boat didn't last long was cancelled after a few shows.  It was filmed during a regular cruise and a few crew were on it including the Captain the host was Jerry O'Connell and his wife.  I think people got the two names of shows mixed up.

But while not a long running hit show like “The Love Boat”  the reality show was still great advertising for Princess and the cruise industry in general.

4 hours ago, avonlady6390 said: It is not connected to the old love boat series but a couple of years ago there was a reality series filmed on board the regal in the med it was named the real love boat didn't last long was cancelled after a few shows.  It was filmed during a regular cruise and a few crew were on it including the Captain the host was Jerry O'Connell and his wife.  I think people got the two names of shows mixed up.

I was on Regal in the fall of 2022 which was after they'd filmed The Real Love Boat show onboard during the summer. Capt. Paolo Arrigo was the captain and he also played that role in the reality show. If you've ever met him, he's a very handsome man, so it's not surprising.  He told a few stories about the show at our RC M&G, but couldn't say much because of his NDA with the producers and CBS. 

He did say that they converted the Wedding Chapel into the "Captain's Dining Room" and brought all sorts of fancy furniture onto the ship just for filming purposes.  The guy who was the ED was in the running to play the "Cruise Director" on the show, but lost out to another dude.

I took these pictures on the Regal Princess in 2018.   

We did the Princess 50th anniversary sailing on the Pacific Princess which had all the stars of the Loveboat onboard. We also visited most of the ports, except Acapulco. It was a really memorable cruise 😊

On 1/22/2024 at 2:13 PM, vwlmember said: They also went to China and Greece. I seem to remember a Hawaii trip but cannot find confirmation anywhere.

A high school friend work in the casino on Pacific Princess for about 5 years.  I can confirm the China port based on an anecdote he told me.  He arrived in Hong Kong and there was mail waiting for him there.  One envelope was a wedding invitation from a girl he thought he was still dating.  That’s when he knew it was time for a land based job.  He graduated high school in 1972, so college probably in 1976.  Add 5 years and it would have been around 1981 or 1982.

john bowtie

Thank you ALL for your input on my question. Very interesting.

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