"Love, exciting and new

Come aboard, we're expecting you."

"Love, life's sweetest reward

Let it flow, it floats back to you."

Captain Merrill Stubing

portrayed by Gavin McLeod

Main Cast

Bernie Kopell as Dr. Adam Bricker (Doc)

Fred Grandy as Burl "Gopher" Smith (ship's purser)

Ted Lange as Issac Washington (bartender)

Lauren Tewes as Julie McCoy (cruise director)

Jill Whelan as Vicki Stubing (Captain Stubing's daughter)

Performance by Jack Jones

The Pacific Princess

The name Pacific Princess refers to two distinct cruise ships in the history of Princess Cruises, most famously known as the primary setting for the hit television series The Love Boat.

The original Pacific Princess (The Love Boat) was built in 1971 as the Sea Venture for Flagship Cruises.  She was acquired by Princess Cruises in 1975 and renamed Pacific Princess.  She became globally famous as the primary filming vessel and inspiration for the 1970s-1980s TV show.  Her capacity was roughly 640-660 passengers with a crew of 350

She was launched on May 9, 1970 and was christened on May 14, 1971.

She left the Princess fleet and was eventually retired and dismantled in 2013.