SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- "Love … exciting and new…come aboard … we're expecting
you." A special themed "Love Boat"
cruise is setting a course for adventure onboard Majestic Princess
with the original ensemble 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:
- 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 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. 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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