Because of the old-fashioned size and structure of the Pacific Princess, Princess Cruises retired the ship way back in 2002, and it was finally sold for scrap in Turkey in 2012.

the Sun Princess In 1998, “The Love Boat” popularity was revived with a short-lived remake that ran for two seasons on the UPN network. That reimagined version of the show was set aboard the Sun Princess, and Robert Urich starred as a new captain.

Pacific Princess With ships Pacific Princess and Island Princess the original floating stars of the show, “The Love Boat” was filmed aboard many Princess ships in exotic destinations around the globe.

Princess Cruises The Love Boat Sale TV Spot, 'Real Neon: Up to 30% Off' Song by Addie Hamilton.

Of course, the scripted 1970s-era “Love Boat” was mostly shot on a soundstage that re-created a Princess Cruise. In this case, Eureka wanted to shoot “The Real Love Boat” on a real ship - and that took a logistical feat. “It took place over the summer in the Mediterranean,” Culvenor says.

Well, no. It's actually been gone for nearly 20 years. The real Love Boat, the one used in the show's establishing shots, was indeed the Pacific Princess.

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Of course, the scripted 1970s-era “Love Boat” was mostly shot on a soundstage that re-created a Princess Cruise. In this case, Eureka wanted to shoot “The Real Love Boat” on a real ship - and that took a logistical feat. “It took place over the summer in the Mediterranean,” Culvenor says.

Of course, the scripted 1970s-era “Love Boat” was mostly shot on a soundstage that re-created a Princess Cruise. In this case, Eureka wanted to shoot “The Real Love Boat” on a real ship - and that took a logistical feat. “It took place over the summer in the Mediterranean,” Culvenor says.

Yes, you can cruise on the ships featured in 'The Love Boat'

A cruise ship musician performs music for guests aboard a cruise ship.

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