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The “Love Boat” has departed.
Princess Cruises announced Thursday that it has sold its ship, Pacific Princess, to an unknown buyer.
The move is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s initiative to say goodbye to ‘less efficient ships’, according to an online news release.
“Pacific Princess holds so many memories and cherished experiences for all who have sailed on her,” Jan Cruz, president of Princess Cruises, said in the release. “Pacific Princess has offered a traditional style of sailing to unique destinations.”
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He adds: “While it’s hard to say goodbye to our ‘Love Boat’, our World Cruises and exotic itineraries continue to the Island Princess and Coral Princess offered by Medallion classes, with the best WiFi at sea, so guests can stay in touch with loved ones and share holiday memories along the way. ‘
Several members of the cast of ‘The Love Boat’ boarded the Pacific Princess. Pictured, from left: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes. (Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)
“The Love Boat” has strong ties to the ship, as Princess Cruises ambassador Gavin MacLeod, star of the popular long-running sitcom, “was on the ship’s navigation bridge when the ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time. season sailing from San Francisco to Alaska in May 2003. ‘
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In 2015, the ship also began a voyage with not only MacLeod on board, but also his fellow stars Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes and Jill Whelan.
During the trip – a relaxation of the first itinerary to the Mexican Riviera – ‘they celebrate the role that the show played in Princess Cruises’ five-decade-long history of introducing the cruise line – and cruise vacations – to millions . of people around the world. ‘
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Pacific Princess joined the Navy in 2002 and has since sailed more than 1.6 million nautical miles and undertaken 11 world voyages. 670 passengers could travel on the ship.
“The Love Boat” aired from 1977 to 1986.