It has been nearly four decades since television show The Love Boat completed a 10-year run credited with bringing cruising to the masses and showcasing the romance of the sea. Despite the passing of time, there are many die-hard fans still out there, and Princess Cruises has a special treat for them.
Princess Cruises was the oceangoing co-star of "The Love Boat,” and will once again offer a Love Boat themed cruise this year, with the Enchanted Princess hosting the Canada/New England voyage August 31-September 7, 2024.
Die-hard fans can choose an exclusive VIP package that promises intimate, up-close interactions with the show's beloved characters – Doc, Gopher, Isaac, and Vicki Stubing .
Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (aka Vicki) will join fellow Love Boat cast members including Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac) for the cruise. Ezra Freeman, the bartender from the recently aired "The Real Love Boat" reality dating series on CBS and Paramount+, will also sail with the stars.
Princess Cruises has named its new 2020 ship Enchanted Princess. (courtesy of Princess Cruises.) (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
The new Love Boat VIP Package includes:
· Exclusive Cast Cocktail Party.
· Reserved Seating at the Q&A in the Princess Theater – hear fascinating stories from the cast reminiscing about their favourite show memories, with premier seating.
· Front-of-Line Access for the Cast Meet & Greet – be first in line and get camera ready for personal photos and autographs.
· Dinner with the Cast – sure to be the top-rated dinner party of a lifetime.
· Love Boat T-shirt and Mug.
· Signed Cast Photo.
With limited spots available, the price of the Love Boat VIP Package is $450 per person.
"After the tremendous outpouring of love on the first themed cruise, we knew we had to create an exclusive experience for our super fans on the upcoming voyage," said Whelan. "My castmates and I are highly anticipating the upcoming cruise, where we'll be able to spend more time with these passionate cruisers and fans and we can't wait to hear how the show impacted their lives."
(left to right) Bernie Kopell (Doc); Fred Grandy (Gopher); Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing); Ted Lange (Isaac) (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Additional Love Boat-themed activities offered for all guests onboard include:
· Sail-away party introducing the cast.
· Meet-and-Greet photo opportunities.
· Cocktail demonstration hosted by Ted Lange and Ezra Freeman.
· Symbolic renewal of vows ceremony, officiated by the Jill Whelan and the ship's Captain.
· "The Love Boat" episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms.
· Show trivia with the Cruise Director, Jill Whelan and Ezra Freeman.
· Specialty cocktails.
· Love Boat décor, photo backdrops and merchandise.
The seven-day Canada/New England Love Boat themed cruise aboard Enchanted Princess sails roundtrip from New York City and visits Boston; Eastport, Maine; Saint John, (for Bay of Fundy); and Halifax.
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