Princess Cruises Celebrates Gavin MacLeod’s 80th Birthday

Everyone’s favorite “Love Boat” captain, Gavin MacLeod, was feted by Princess Cruises with a special 80th birthday party aboard Golden Princess yesterday in Los Angeles. Crew members, along with his friends and family, sang “Happy Birthday” and presented him with a massive cake—a 5-foot-long, 3D replica of the original “Love Boat,” Pacific Princess.MacLeod is perhaps best known for his role as “

Celebrating Valentine’s Day “Love Boat” Style

Couples gather in the atrium of Crown Princess for a special Valentine’s Day renewal of vows ceremony. Performed by the captain, this annual celebration of love is a Princess Cruises tradition, with thousands of couples participating fleetwide. To add a playful touch, some ships outfitted passengers with veils and bow ties to wear during the ceremony.Other romance-themed shipboard festivities