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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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Princess cruises announces "the love boat" themed cruise hosted by celebrations ambassador jill whelan with appearances by the cast and special tribute to actor gavin macleod.

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 .

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 .  

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:

• Festive sailaway party including the popular 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 50 th 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. For more on the connection between Princess and "The Love Boat" click here .

Princess exclusively offers MedallionClass vacations, delivering the ultimate in effortless, personalized 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. 

Cruise fares start at $499 /person and can be booked by through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at  http://www.princess.com/ .

For the latest Princess COVID-19 health protocols, please visit   https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/covid-19-guest-protocols/ .

About Princess Cruises :      One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean , Alaska , Panama Canal , Mexican Riviera, Europe , South America , Australia / New Zealand , the South Pacific, Hawaii , Asia , Canada /New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises . A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries."  In 2017 Princess Cruises , with parent company Carnival Corporation , introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).     

In line with the latest advice from health officials about COVID-19, Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety protocols with input from medical experts and government bodies and assessing how they may impact future itineraries. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed in marketing materials. Click on the following links to stay updated on   current  Cruise Updates  and  Health & Safety protocols .     

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Princess Cruises Announces “The Love Boat” Themed Cruise

Princess Cruises has announced a special themed cruise for 2022. The themed “Love Boat” cruise will take passengers on a 7-day cruise that will sail from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera.

Princess has chosen the Majestic Princess  for the sailing, which will bring together the original cast members. The special cruise will include a celebration for the late actor Gavin MacLeod, who was known for his role as Captain Stubing.

The voyage will commence on February 28th, Macleod’s birthday, and sail on Princess Cruises’ signature Mexican Riviera itinerary. The itinerary, as well as Princess cruise ships, were prominently featured during the TV show’s 10-year run from 1977-1986. The itinerary’s ports include Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas.

Themed elements of the cruise will be hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan, who played Vicki Stubing on the show. Whelan 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.

“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.” Jill Whelan, Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises

“Love Boat” themed cruise activities include:

• Festive sailaway party
• The popular 1970s-inspired Love Boat Disco Deck Party returns exclusively for this themed cruise.
• Renewal of vows ceremony, hosted by Whelan and the cast
• 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 passenger staterooms
• A special Love Boat trivia with the Cruise Director
• Photo opportunities with the Cast
• “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. The cruise line reunited with the original cast members for two ship christenings – Dawn Princess in 1997 and Regal Princess in 2014. The cast has also appeared on the cruise line’s Rose Parade float and sailing on a throwback cruise in 2015 in celebration of Princess Cruises’ 50 th  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.

Cruise fares begin at $499/person. More information can be found at www.princess.com .

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More than 35 years have passed since the final voyage of the TV classic “The Love Boat,” set aboard a luxurious cruise ship, aired in 1986. But time has not dulled the nostalgic glow around the series and its irresistible gimmick — an ever-changing rotation of major and minor celebrities involved in various rom-com adventures about the ship.

Through nine seasons and several reunion specials, more than 500 celebrities from classic Hollywood (Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Lillian Gish, Joan Fontaine, Eva Marie Saint), Broadway (Ethel Merman, Robert Goulet, Tammy Grimes), television (Don Adams, Lorne Greene, Florence Henderson, Eve Arden), music (The Pointer Sisters, Janet Jackson, Engelbert Humperdinck) and sports (Dick Butkus, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Joe Namath) appeared on the ABC series. Also boarding were unlikely guest stars (Halston, Bob Mackie and Andy Warhol among them) and up-and-comers (like Martin Short and Tom Hanks).

Interacting with the colorful passengers and steering them through their romantic highs and lows in every episode was the attentive crew, headed by Capt. Merrill Stubing (Gavin MacLeod). The crew members also engaged in plenty of their own high jinks.

Two of those members — Ted Lange, who played bartender Isaac Washington, and Jill Whelan, who played Stubing’s daughter, Vicki — are hitting the high seas again this week, as they reunite for a reality series inspired by the vintage comedy.

The two will pop in on CBS’ “The Real Love Boat,” featuring singles looking for love and competing in “chemistry and compatibility challenges” aboard a Princess Cruises liner. The winning couple on the show, premiering Wednesday and hosted by Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn, will receive a cash prize and the “ultimate” luxury Princess Cruise.

“This is a cool way to bring back the essence of our show in a fresh and different way,” said Whelan last week, during a visit to the Paramount headquarters in Hollywood. “It’s a fun opportunity for me and Ted as elder statesmen to come and talk to these kids about what love and romance really looks like.”

Seated next to her was Lange, who kept praising his former co-star. Whelan has kept writing, acting and producing various projects, while Lange has stayed active in the theater world as a director and playwright, with a special passion for Shakespeare.

Lange said the experience of being on “The Love Boat” was life-changing. “As I look back, I now realize how lucky I was. I was just trying to build my career, and then I hit this home run on this show. At the time, I thought it was supposed to happen. But now I say to myself, ‘You’re a lucky sonofabitch.’”

“The Love Boat” was a Saturday-night staple during its entire run, and the formula never deviated: three different stories all meshed together during the hourlong installments. A year following its 1977 premiere, the series was paired with “Fantasy Island,” another anthology with new guest stars every week. Both were produced by TV mogul Aaron Spelling .

‘I believe people remember it affectionately because they were younger when they watched it, and it’s reflective of the pop culture personality of the time,” said Neal Sabin, vice chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, which oversees the MeTV Network . The digital network, specializing in vintage TV shows, will air episodes of the series next year (“The Love Boat” is currently streaming on Paramount+).

“For parents, they could see these big stars from movies mixed in with young people and along with TV stars who were part of the zeitgeist,” Sabin said. He also said the series had the quality of many series that endure through time: “The key is, are these people you would like to be friends with? The characters on this show were written and acted like they really liked each other.”

Whelan and Lange’s fondness was clear as they chatted and teased each other about the show and fellow cast members Fred Grandy (yeoman purser Burl “Gopher” Smith), Lauren Tewes (cruise director Julie McCoy) and Bernie Kopell (ship doctor Adam “Doc” Bricker). MacLeod died in May 2021 .

On a table in front of them was a huge plate of cookies — a publicist had brought them in to celebrate Whelan’s birthday — but she and Lange were so focused on their memories that the treats remained untouched.

Did you know at the time the show would be such a hit, and still be loved decades later?

Jill Whelan: There’s something special about that time. We’d just come out of a recession when it started and people didn’t have a lot of money. They hadn’t been able to go anywhere. But this show made cruising more accessible. Previously, only wealthy people had done it. Now anyone could have that same cruising experience. They could live in their own fantasy if they were able to book a cruise, or they could enjoy it from their armchair in their living room.

Ted Lange: “The Love Boat” changed the world. Before, cruising was unattainable. But we showed you could take your kid on a cruise. It’s what the universe wanted. Now cruising is not a million-dollar business. It’s a billion-dollar business.

A key to the success of the show, of course, were all the guest stars.

Whelan : The guest stars were either on their way up or on their way down —

Lange : Some of them we actually resuscitated.

Whelan : People would see Gene Kelly or Cab Calloway, who before they had only seen on the big screen. To see them in your living room interacting with these other people who you thought of as family — it was like they were meeting them.

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Was there a favorite, or anyone who stood out?

Lange: Can’t do that. That would be like naming your favorite country. But I do remember talking to Martin Short and saying, ‘“You are one funny mother—. You’re going to hit big.” He said, “Really?” Nobody knew who he was before he was on our show. We had Tom Hanks before he did “Bosom Buddies.” We had people who would become crazy famous, and old pros like Milton Berle.

Whelan: I started on the show when I was 11, too young to understand the enormity of the people we were working with. To me, it was just fun. Ginger Rogers would come on, and I’d get to dance with her. I would get to sing with Ethel Merman and Carol Channing. I’d walk around with Tom Hanks, Lillian Gish, Michael J. Fox. It was a party each week, a playground, and I was just a kid who got to do this thing every day that I loved the most.

And it’s clear you all had true chemistry.

Lange: That’s the beauty of our show — all of us are still friends. Usually when a show ends, it’s all over and you say goodbye. But “The Love Boat” crew loves and protects each other. I just directed Fred in “Give ’Em Hell, Harry” in Warsaw, Ind., and I’m going to New York to stay with Bernie and his wife. He’s doing a play off Broadway, “Two Jews, Talking.” Bernie is more like my brother, and Fred is like my best friend.

Whelan: I just talked with Tewes this morning.

Lange: I was the first one cast. I didn’t even have to do a screen test. I was coming off this show called “That’s My Mama.” The producers knew I could deliver a laugh. Fred and Bernie had to do a screen test. Bernie would say, “I didn’t see you at the screen test. Were you there earlier?” I told him, “Well, really good actors don’t have to screen test.” From that point on, whenever he would mess up during a scene, I would look at him and say, “That’s why you have to screen test.”

What they didn’t know was that I would have chemistry with Fred and Bernie. That was the surprise. The three of us together was gold. Fred and I would get a scene, and it wasn’t quite right. We’d go into the dressing room and massaged— we were both writers and knew comedy. Then we’d come out. We’d do the scene as written, and then we asked if we could do it the way we had worked it out. They would always choose our way. It was stronger.

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What about you, Jill?

Whelan : I had been on this Aaron Spelling show called “Friends.” Not that “Friends,” or I’d be driving a much nicer car. It was about three little kids in different financial positions. I had also guested on “The Love Boat” as Vicki. We were up against “60 Minutes,” so of course it got canceled. I got a call and was asked if I wanted to do “The Love Boat” for real. I was told there had been a great response to me.

Lange: The whole cast had this meeting with Aaron and other producers, and Gavin said, “I’m a f— appendage to the guest star. I want a story! Every week, it’s Ginger Rogers, Eve Arden, Ruth Buzzi or some lady coming on board, and I’m helping her with her story. I want the captain to have a story.”

Then I said, “I’m not in the front of the show when we greet the passengers, or at the end when they leave. I’m only in the middle. I would like to be like the rest of the cast when they greet people, and I’d like to say goodbye after they solve their romantic problems.”

Gordon Farr, who was the showrunner, said to Aaron that we need to service the desires of the actors because they want to keep Gavin happy. That emergence of Jill and Gavin being father and daughter probably came out of that meeting. And then Gavin started having romances with women like Marion Ross or Elke Sommer.

What was your relationship like with Gavin, Jill?

Whelan: He was this incredible, protective man. He was just like a dad. When he passed, I was able to eulogize him at his funeral.

Ted, where did Isaac’s signature finger-pointing salute come from?

Lange: We were shooting the title shots for the life preserver at the start of the show. This producer Henry Colman was in charge of that, and he says, “Ted, just look into the lens and smile for 30 seconds.” I said, “Henry, what am I doing?” He said, “Think of your paycheck.” It was like, “Say no more,” and I did the finger thing. Black guy making good money. That’s where that came from.

You were the only Black member of the cast. Did you encounter problems?

Lange: There were some people who were doing not-so-nice things. There were little racist jabs. People would get invites to things, but I wouldn’t get one. The first year, I was going to quit. There were these other actors like Robert Guillaume (“Soap”), Don Mitchell (“Ironside”) and Ron Glass (“Barney Miller”) who were in the same situation — Black actors on white shows. I would call them and ask, “What should I do?” Don said, “You can’t quit. If you do, someone else will come in and do everything they’re told to do.” Fred and Bernie saw the racism and saw me bucking the system, and they wrote a story that gave Isaac a love interest.

But you still love the show, yes?

Lange: It was so much fun. We made good money. We got to go all over the world, and they filmed us.

Whelan: I was studying the Great Wall of China while I was sitting on the Great Wall of China.

Lange: What can be better than that?

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Princess Cruises Launches The Love Boat Sale

• September 4, 2022

Princess Cruises has introduced its The Love Boat Sale, effective through October 31, 2022, for cruises to Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe, among others, according to a press release.

The company is offering special fares for their 2023 cruises, which also include sailings to the California Coast, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and Canada/New England. Guests who complete their booking during the sale will receive a $765 value, as well as a $100 shore excursion credit, according to Princess Cruises.

In addition, guests who take advantage of the offer with Princess Plus, a cruise fare that includes extras such as drinks, Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation, or Princess Premier, which contains everything in Princess Plus plus multi-device Wi-Fi, specialty dining, a photo package, and other rewards, will receive an extra $100 shore excursion credit per person. It should also be noted that the Love Boat offer is available to US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Bermuda residents 21 years of age and older.

The deal commemorates the cruise line’s connection with “The Love Boat” series, in which Princess Cruise vessels served as backdrops, as well as the upcoming “The Real Love Boat”. The reality adventure show will premiere on CBS on October 5 and will be hosted by Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell. “The Real Love Boat” is also set aboard Princess’ Regal Princess, as it sails through the Mediterranean.

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Princess Cruises Adds New Love Boat Sale

The Love Boat Sale will run through the end of October 2022 and is good on cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Hawaii, Panama Canal, and more. When you book a cruise on a Princess cruise ship in 2023, you’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.

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.

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Princess cruises announces the love boat themed cruise with iconic original cast.

Fans Can Set a Course for Adventure, Love and Laughter Aboard Enchanted Princess Canada/New England Voyage, August 31-September 7, 2024

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 .

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 ."

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 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 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 .

About Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean , Alaska , Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe , South America , Australia / New Zealand , the South Pacific, Hawaii , Asia , Canada /New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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PRINCETON, N.J. (April 30, 2024) – For those planning a cruise vacation, Crown Cruise Vacations  President Ross Spalding and his team of travel and cruise specialists are experts at booking families, friends and individuals on their dream cruise vacations, all-inclusive resorts and land vacations, too. A great place for inspiration and insight when booking a cruise vacation is the Crown Cruise Vacations blog .

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Princess Announces Love Boat Themed Cruise with Iconic Original TV Series Cast

The Love Boat will sail again with a special cruise along with iconic cast members Doc, Gopher, Isaac and Vicki Stubing. The cruise will journey roundtrip from New York to Canada and New England aboard the Enchanted Princess from Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2024.

“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,” Jill Whelan, Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises and the actress who portrayed Vicki Stubing in the “Love Boat” series, said in a news release. More …

Half a Century Celebration for American Cruise Lines

Fifty years ago, American Cruise Lines started when Carol and Charles A. Robinson ran a tiny operation on the Connecticut River.

“My mom managed the ticket booth, while my dad ran the boat on hour-long sightseeing excursions,” Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines said in a press release. “I recall well the small East Coast operation that defined so much of my childhood.” More …

Gaudí Designs ‘Gaudy’ Bachelor Pad in Seaside Spain

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite dresses had a pattern of blue poodle dogs with golden leashes surrounded by a smattering of pink hearts. I thought it was beautiful. One of my elderly neighbors said it was “quite gaudy.”

To me, that was a compliment. Figured it was just another way of describing my twirly dress as pretty. Mom told me the truth. But I still figured it was a different way of admiring my fashion. To each her own. More …

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About Crown Cruise Vacations

Celebrity Cruises Awarded Crown Cruise Vacations Its 2022 Online Partner of the Year!

Since 2008, sophisticated cruise specialists at Crown Cruise Vacations provide exclusive offers, exceptional value & unparalleled service and can assist with any cruise information and booking. Crown Cruise Vacations  cruise specialists offer exclusive deals for ocean cruises, river cruises and land destinations – all at great value. In addition, Crown Cruise Vacations blog gives insight into cruises, destinations and excursions by seasoned travel writers that are writing from recent experience. Crown Cruise Vacations is the recipient of Celebrity Cruises 2019 Top Travel Agency Advisor Awards as the Central Region Strategic Market Account of the Year. The agency was also named 2018 Partner of the Year for Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Based in Princeton, New Jersey,  Crown Cruise Vacations  specialists are comprised of a unique team of experienced, accredited travel advisors and managers with a multitude of years selling leisure travel. For more information, please visit us at  http://www.crowncruisevacations.com/ .

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