Following a successful inaugural cruise in 2022, Princess Cruises—known for its starring role in the iconic The Love Boat TV series—soon will be making another run with a second Love Boat-themed cruise, reuniting cast members from the original show as they sail roundtrip from New York to Canada & New England aboard Enchanted Princess, Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 2024.
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) on this second themed voyage. 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.
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Love Boat-themed activities will 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 your cruise director
- The Love Boat inspired menus and specialty cocktails
- Themed decor, 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 in a media announcement. “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.”
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.
The 7-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.
For more information, visit princess.com.
