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The Love Boat/Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song / Down for the Count / Arrividerci, Gopher / The Arrangement

Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song / Down for the Count / Arrividerci, Gopher / The Arrangement is the first and second episodes of the sixth season of The Love Boat , and the one hundred thirty-eighth and one hundred thirty-ninth episodes overall.

Guest Stars in Alphabetical Order : Candy Azzara (Carmen Rosselli), David Birney (Paulo De Matzee), Meredith Baxter Birney (Francesca Randall), Ernest Borgnine (Dominic Rosselli), Rosanno Brazzi (Signor Falzoni), John James (Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci), Christopher Norris (Angelica Franchini), Marie Osmond (Maria Rosselli), Shelley Winters (Teresa Rosselli)

Starring Your Love Boat Crew : Gavin MacLeod ( Your Captain ), Bernie Kopell ( Your Ship's Doctor ), Fred Grandy ( Your Yeoman Purser ), Ted Lange ( Your Bartender ), Jill Whelan ( Vicki )

and Lauren Tewes ( Julie, Cruise Director )

Uncredited : Paul DeCeglie (Passenger)

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The Love Boat Season 6 Episodes

• 43   Metascore
• Drama, Comedy
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Love, 'exciting and new', kept this campy anthology series afloat for nine seasons. As passengers cruised on the Pacific Princess, tales of romance inevitably played out and intertwined, even involving the ship's crew.

Season 6 Episode Guide

29 Episodes 1982 - 1983

The Italian Cruise: The Venetian Love Song; The Arrangement; The Gigolo; Arrividerci Gopher

Sat, Oct 2, 1982 60 mins

Part 1 of two. The cruise includes Rome, Venice and Capri as an Italian bride-to-be is smitten with another man and an aristocrat finds love.

Conclusion. The ship cruises to Rome, Capri and Venice as an aristocrat finds romance and a married couple considers separating.

The Anniversary Gift/Honey Bee Mine; Bewigged, Bothered & Bewildered

Sat, Oct 16, 1982 60 mins

An older woman (Lynn Redgrave) wants to have a baby; the Captain tries to hide his baldness from a former classmate. Other passengers: Robert Mandan, Randi Oakes, Richard Bergman.

The Same Wavelength; Winning Isn't Everything; A Honeymoon for Horace

Sat, Oct 23, 1982 60 mins

Passengers: a nervous groom (Jack Gilford) and his eager bride (Nancy Walker); an entertainer. Other guests include Charles Siebert, David Doyle, Matthew Laborteaux. Captain: Gavin MacLeod.

Command Performance; Hyde and Seek; Sketchy Love

Sat, Oct 30, 1982 60 mins

A comedian (Dan Rowan) has a reunion with his wife and daughter (Marion Ross, Eve Plumb). Other passengers: Kim Richards, Janet Blair, Dana Andrews, Skip Stephenson, Morgan Brittany.

The Audition; The Groupies; Doc's Nephew

Sat, Nov 6, 1982 60 mins

A producer (Susan Lucci) finds an actor (Tristan Rogers) she's repeatedly refused to cast much more convincing as a shipboard romance; Doc's nephew may be making time with a woman (Michelle Phillips) Doc invited along. Richard Deacon.

The Spoonmaker Diamond; Julie's Tycoon; Papa Doc; Role Model

Sat, Nov 13, 1982 60 mins

Part 1 of two. The ship cruises to Turkey, where a diamond goes missing; a model is pursued by her ex-boyfriend; and Doc proposes to a passenger.

Conclusion. The ship cruises to Turkey where a diamond disappears from an Istanbul museum, Doc proposes to a passenger and a model's ex-boyfriend tries to win her back.

Thanksgiving Cruise: Too Many Dads; Love Will Find a Way; The Best of Friends

Sat, Nov 20, 1982 60 mins

On a Thanksgiving cruise, a couple (Dorothy McGuire, Lorne Greene) meet their daughter's fiancé, who uses a wheelchair; a boy who wants to stay with his stepfather is pursued by his birth father (Michael Lembeck). Christian Jacobs.

The Victims; Heavens To Betsy; The Man in the Iron Shorts

Sat, Nov 27, 1982 60 mins

Two women compete for the devotion of a minister; Gopher tries to impress a medieval-history teacher (Taylor Miller). Ruth Warrick, Denise Miller.

The Tomorrow Lady; Father, Dear Father; Still Life

Sat, Dec 4, 1982 60 mins

A woman (Greer Garson) with ESP is certain she's about to meet the man of her dreams; a man pretends to be the father of his friend's daughter to impress a member of a single-parents group (Kim Darby). Lawrence Pressman.

My Friend, the Executrix; Programmed for Love; Baby Talk

Sat, Dec 11, 1982 60 mins

The extravagant plans of Julie's newly widowed aunt (Carol Channing) are at the mercy of the penny-pinching trustee (Betty White). Karen Morrow, Peter Marshall, Donna Pescow, Grant Goodeve.

A Christmas Presence

Sat, Dec 18, 1982 60 mins

Mickey Rooney plays a mystical Christmas presence among a motley group of passengers. Teresa Wright, Keenan Wynn, Henry Gibson, Donny Osmond, Maureen McCormick, Alejandro Garay.

First Impressions; Love Finds Florence Nightingale; Paroled to Love

Sat, Jan 8, 1983 60 mins

Two publicists (Debbie Reynolds, Marilyn Michaels) impersonate celebrity clients; a Broadway star (Carole Cook) falls for a fellow (Forrest Tucker) who hates show folk.

The Captain's Replacement; Sly as a Fox; Here Comes the Bride...Maybe

Sat, Jan 15, 1983 60 mins

A waitress meets her fiancé's parents, who think she's a society girl; the crew pegs a visiting skipper (McLean Stevenson) as a cutthroat out to replace Stubing. Jenilee Harrison, Stephen Shortridge, Jane Wyatt.

Doc's Big Case; Senior Sinners; A Booming Romance

Sat, Jan 22, 1983 60 mins

Doc feels inferior to a former classmate, now an eminent surgeon; a girl-shy genius (Alan Young) plots to divert a woman (Holland Taylor) from more dynamic competition (Adam West). Theresa Merritt, Tori Spelling, Raymond St. Jacques.

Salvaged Romance; Our Son the Lawyer; Gopher's Daisy

Sat, Jan 29, 1983 60 mins

A young lawyer agrees to represent both his parents in their divorce; a stowaway and a new exercise machine reduce the space in Gopher's quarters. James Coco, Doris Roberts, Chanelle Lea, Helen Page Camp, Joan Rivers.

Greek Cruise: Isaac's Aegean Affair; The Captain & the Kid; The Dean & the Flunkee; Poor Rich Man

Sat, Feb 5, 1983 60 mins

Part 1 of two. The ship cruises to Greece, where Captain Stubing's daughter falls in love with a 16-year-old, students hatch a conspiracy involving their dean and a valedictorian finds heartache.

Conclusion. Capt. Stubing's daughter is in love; a college dean is targeted by two students; Isaac decides to leave the ship; and an honor student's romance fails.

The Zinging Valentine; The Very Temporary Secretary; Final Score

Sat, Feb 12, 1983 60 mins

A pro quarterback (John Amos) makes a pass at a teacher; a musical-message girl (Claudia Lonow) delivers a zinging Valentine to a Romeo (Donald Most) from his no-show Juliet. Don Adams, Fannie Flagg, Fred Grandy.

The Captain's Crush; Off-Course Romance; Out of My Hair

Sat, Feb 19, 1983 60 mins

A golf widow (Stella Stevens) consoles herself with a former lover; the Captain is rumored to become the 10th husband of a movie star (Joan Collins). Gavin MacLeod, Delta Burke, Richard Gilliland.

Abby's Maiden Voyage; He Ain't Heavy; I Like to Be in America

Sat, Feb 26, 1983 60 mins

A judge is summoned to help a woman who's leaving the U.S. because she's afraid to take the citizenship test; a new steward (Gregg Henry) locks horns with the abusive son of wealthy parents. Charo, Michael J. Fox, Barbara Billingsley, Don Porter.

Discount Romance; Vicki's Dilemma; Loser and Still Champ

Sat, Mar 5, 1983 60 mins

Gopher's uncle (Red Buttons) secretly opens a shop in his cabin; Vicki gets involved with a teenager who pops pills to compensate for his neglectful mother (Elinor Donahue). June Allyson, Ann Turkel, Patrick Wayne, Jill Whelan.

So Help Me Hannah; The Maid Cleans Up; CPR IOU

Sat, Mar 12, 1983 60 mins

Mary Martin plays a blithe pixie who inspires people to develop their creativity; Milton Berle plays a meddlesome old man who keeps intruding on his son and daughter-in-law (Steven Keats, Andrea Howard). Max Showalter, Ben Murphy.

The Dog Show: Putting on the Dog; Going to the Dogs; Women's Best Friend; Whose Dog Is It Anyway?

Sat, Mar 26, 1983 90 mins

An on-board dog show leads to romance for a couple of owners (Catherine Bach, Dirk Benedict); a mailroom clerk (Ray Buktenica) poses as his boss (Gordon Jump), a philanderer about to be surprised by his wife (Jo Anne Worley). Isabel Sanford.

The Professor Has Class; When the Magic Disappears; We, the Jury

Sat, Apr 2, 1983 60 mins

A Nobel laureate (Sam Jaffe) delights in a chance meeting with a former student (Bettye Ackerman); a magician fears a competitor (Barry Van Dyke) might do a vanishing act with his daughter (Mary-Margaret Humes). Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller. Captain: Gavin MacLeod.

Hits and Missus; Return of Annabelle; Just Plain Folks Medicine; Caught in the Act; The Real Thing; Do Not Disturb

Sat, Apr 30, 1983 60 mins

Part 1 of two. Dottie West joins this country cruise, which includes a country singer with a bad marriage and orphans in search of a mother. Also: some of the crew form a jug band.

Conclusion of two. Dottie West guests on this cruise, which includes orphaned kids in search of a mother; a country singer with a troubled marriage; and the crew's effort to start a jug band.

The Fountain of Youth; Bad Luck Cabin; Uncle Daddy

Sat, May 7, 1983 60 mins

An aging man meets up with an unbelievably youthful contemporary who's concocted an elixir of youth; a fatherless boy (Shavar Ross) thinks Isaac would be a great dad. David Wayne, Tracy Reed, Michele Tobin, Angela Aames. Isaac: Ted Lange.

Ep 2. Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Arrangement/Arrividerci, Gopher/Gigolo (2)

• October 2, 1982
• 7.2   (74)

The Love Boat season 6 episode 2 takes passengers on an Italian cruise filled with romance, drama, and humor. In Venetian Love Song, a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary finds themselves feeling despondent due to marital troubles. Meanwhile, Julie, the ship's cruise director, deals with a persistent suitor who won't take no for an answer.

In Arrangement, an aging gigolo finds a wealthy widow to be his latest conquest, but things do not go as planned as he falls in love with her granddaughter. The granddaughter faces conflicting emotions about her attraction to the gigolo, forcing her to make a tough decision about their future together.

Finally, in Arrividerci, Gopher, the ship's purser, has to say goodbye to his long-term girlfriend when she leaves him to pursue a career opportunity. Gopher must come to terms with his emotions and move on, which he does with the help of his fellow crew members.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to stunning views of Venice and the Italian coastline as the Love Boat sails through the Mediterranean. The crew members add their humor and charm to the already love-filled atmosphere, cementing the show's reputation as a light-hearted romantic comedy.

Throughout the episode, viewers are kept on their toes with unexpected plot twists and heartwarming moments that leave them feeling satisfied. The Love Boat season 6 episode 2 offers a perfect escape into the love-filled world of cruising and is a must-watch for fans of romantic comedies.

• Genres Comedy Drama
• Cast Gavin MacLeod Bernie Kopell Fred Grandy Shelley Winters
• Channel ABC
• First Aired October 2, 1982
• Runtime 46 min
• Language English
• IMDB Rating 7.2   (74)

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Princess Cruises Announces “The Love Boat” Themed Cruise Hosted by Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan With Appearances by the Cast and Special Tribute to Actor Gavin MacLeod

“come aboard, we’re expecting you” to set sail onboard majestic princess to the mexican riviera, february 26-march 5, 2022.

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“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:

• Sailaway party
• Festive 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 50 th 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/ .

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8 best Italy cruises for a Mediterranean vacation

You don't have to search all that hard to find the best Italy cruises — most leading cruise lines offer dozens of itineraries that visit Italian ports, often in conjunction with neighboring countries France, Greece and Croatia.

The reason? Italy has it all: coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, historic port cities (Rome, Venice and Naples among them) and spectacular islands (including Sicily, Sardinia, Capri and Elba).

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Plus, with a cruise season that runs from early April through late October (and even year-round for a few cruise lines), Italy offers something for everyone. Travel here to find an alluring mix of impeccably preserved historic sites, renowned regional cuisines and natural wonders waiting to be discovered.

Here are eight of the best Italy cruises for every type of traveler.

Best Italy cruises for cultural immersion: Azamara

Azamara pioneered the concept of single-country itineraries, which allow for greater cultural immersion and even overnight stays in select ports. The cruise line's 11-night voyage in October 2024 is one of its most comprehensive.

The sailing begins in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and ends in Rome (Civitavecchia), with visits to seven more Italian ports and Tunis, Tunisia. You'll explore Genoa, Livorno (overnight for Florence/Pisa), Porto Santo Stefano (on the Tuscan coast), Cagliari (on Sardinia), Trapani (on Sicily), Amalfi and Sorrento.

This voyage is aboard the 684-passenger Azamara Onward, one of the cruise line's four virtually identical ships. (All are former Renaissance R-class ships built in the early 2000s and renovated over the past several years.) The vessels' intimate size and Azamara's focus on cultural experiences and shore excursions emphasizing history and food (including cooking classes and market tours) make for an immersive cruise itinerary.

Other Italy-Intensive voyages in 2023 and 2024 include the following: a 10-night voyage in October 2023 aboard Azamara Quest, a 10-night voyage in April 2024 aboard Azamara Pursuit, and a seven-night voyage in May 2024 aboard Azamara Quest.

Best Italy cruises for small-ship lovers: Windstar Cruises

It's rare to find a cruise itinerary so fully focused on one specific region of Italy, but Windstar Cruises ' small ships — three classic sailing yachts and three all-suite motor yachts, which accommodate 148 to 342 guests — allow it to offer cruises to less-frequented ports.

Windstar's 10-day Sicilian Splendors , aboard its 342-passenger sailing yacht Wind Surf, is available on multiple dates in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The ship will cruise round-trip from Rome and call on six Italian ports: Catania (for Mount Etna), Porto Empedocle (for the ancient ruins at Agrigento) and Trapani (for its signature colored salts and Marsala wines), all in Sicily; the island of Lipari (the largest of seven Aeolian Islands); and Sorrento and Amalfi on the stunning Amalfi Coast. The cruise also visits the neighboring islands of Malta and Gozo.

Five-masted Wind Surf is the world's largest sailing ship. It manages to be intimate without feeling claustrophobic, although it is worth noting that none of its staterooms or suites has a balcony. There is, however, ample deck space for relaxation, with a pool and two hot tubs, as well as inviting alfresco bars and dining areas.

Related: The 2 classes of Windstar ships, explained

Indoors, the ship's restaurants and social spaces, such as the Veranda Restaurant, Stella Bistro and the Compass Rose Bar, are light-filled, with elegant neutral decor refreshed in 2019.

Musical entertainment takes place in the Wind Surf Lounge and Compass Rose Bar, and Windstar's excellent dining program reflects an ongoing partnership with the James Beard Foundation. In select tender ports, passengers can enjoy a watersports platform and take out sea kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

Best Italy cruises for onboard pampering: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

If enjoying yacht-style indulgence as you explore Southern Italy is on your cruise wish list, consider the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's 10-night Rome to Valletta itinerary in May 2024. This cruise visits scenic hot spots such as Sorrento and Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast, history-rich Siracusa in Sicily and three ports (Gallipoli, Taranto and Otranto) in lesser-known Puglia, located on the heel of boot-shaped Italy, before passengers disembark in Malta.

Ritz-Carlton, which entered the cruise realm in 2021 with its 298-passenger luxury yacht, Evrima , offers an all-inclusive "yachting lifestyle" experience. This leisurely sailing features overnights in Sorrento and Taranto and two sea days with ample ways to enjoy onboard pampering. The ship's spacious suites are designed with a contemporary residential feel and range in size from 300 square feet with an 81-square-foot terrace to 1,091 square feet with a 635-square-foot terrace.

Evrima also offers nine bars and dining venues featuring menus created to reflect the ports visited. For culinary indulgence, guests can book a table at S.E.A., a specialty dining experience designed by Chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the Michelin three-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg, Germany.

The ship also features chicly designed spaces for relaxing and socializing, such as the Pool House lounge overlooking an aft infinity pool, a second pool located next to the alfresco restaurant Mistral, a panoramic Observation Lounge and a full-service Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Related: The best luxury cruise lines for elegance and exclusivity

Best Italy cruises for foodies: Silversea Cruises

The three newest ships in the Silversea Cruises fleet — Silver Moon, Silver Dawn and 2023's first-in-class Silver Nova — all feature the cruise line's immersive culinary program known as S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste). When Silversea's next ship, the 728-passenger Silver Ray, debuts in 2024, it will also take its guests on culinary-focused journeys — among them an 11-day Rome to Venice itinerary in June 2024.

The itinerary includes calls on seven ports in Italy: Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Palermo, Siracusa, Trieste and Venice. The sailing also visits ports in Malta, Montenegro and Croatia.

Silversea's sailings blend food-centric excursions — such as a visit to a family farm for a tasting of fresh cheese, salami and olive oil in Sorrento — with the onboard S.A.L.T. program to make sampling local cuisine a natural part of the cruise experience. The day-to-day menus at S.A.L.T. Kitchen are all inspired by the ports visited. The Terrain menu focuses on that day's port while the Voyage menu draws from the best flavors of the entire itinerary.

Passengers aboard Silver Ray should definitely pack an appetite — in addition to S.A.L.T. Kitchen, the ship features seven other restaurants. They are La Dame for haute French cuisine, Atlantide for signature fine dining (think caviar and lobster), Kaiseki for Japanese sushi and teppanyaki (as well as pan-Asian dishes), Silver Note for tapas-style dining and live music, The Grill for casual burgers and salads, La Terrazza for handmade pasta and other Italian specialties, and Spaccanapoli for thin-crusted Naples-style pizza. With 11 nights aboard, there's time to sample all of them.

Related: The ultimate guide to cruise ship food and dining

Best Italy cruises for families: Norwegian Cruise Line

If an Italy adventure with the entire family sounds like the perfect cruise vacation in 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line 's new Norwegian Viva, launching in August 2023 as the sister ship to 2022's Norwegian Prima, is an ideal playground for guests of all ages.

The most Italy-focused itinerary? The 10-day Mediterranean: Italy, Greece & Croatia cruise (offered aboard 3,099-guest Viva in late June and late September 2024) calls on six ports in Italy — Rome, Livorno, Naples, Messina, Siracusa and Trieste — as well as the islands of Corfu and Malta; Koper, Slovenia; and Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia.

This itinerary is rich in history and culture, including the ancient landmarks of Rome, the archeological wonders of Pompeii and the Leaning Tower of Pisa near Livorno, plus the beauty and culinary treats (sweet cannoli and savory arancini) of Sicily, where Viva makes two port calls. Though the cruise ends in Trieste, the wonders of Venice are just 90 minutes away, so adding a few extra nights to explore its colorful, canal-laced islands is a must.

Onboard Viva, you'll enjoy more than a dozen dining options (five of them complimentary, including the casual and family-friendly Indulge Food Hall), 16 bars and lounges and all the fun activities/entertainment (including a production of the Broadway hit "Beetlejuice: The Musical") that the line offers.

Related: Best cruise lines for families

Top amenities include the three-deck Viva Speedway for exhilarating go-kart racing, three thrilling slides (two of them 10-story corkscrew dry slides and one tidal-wave-style waterslide), virtual-reality gaming in the Galaxy Pavilion, tech-enhanced minigolf and more. Also, Viva's generous outside deck space — especially Deck 8's Ocean Boulevard with its lively Indulge Outdoor Lounge and sleek Infinity Beach pools — is ideal for scenic cruising in the Mediterranean and Adriatic.

Best Italy cruises for couples: Oceania Cruises

The sophisticated onboard ambiance and a romantic itinerary are a lovely combination, and couples can enjoy both on the 12-night Mediterranean Tapestry sailing offered in June 2024 aboard Oceania Cruises ' newest vessel, Oceania Vista.

The 1,200-passenger ship, which debuted in May 2023, will visit four top ports in Italy — Venice/Trieste in Northern Italy, Taormina in Sicily, Amalfi/Positano in Southern Italy and Civitavecchia for a day in Rome.

Beyond Italy, this itinerary offers a sampling of scenic locales in six other Adriatic and Mediterranean countries with a possible pre-cruise stay in Venice. You'll visit Korcula and Split in Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Igoumanitsa and Katakolon in Greece; Ajaccio, Corsica; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Marseille, France; and Barcelona, Spain.

Oceania caters to couples seeking an upscale cruise experience with a culinary focus. Onboard Vista, the atmosphere is sleek and polished, with interior decor awash in elegant neutrals of varying patterns and textures, all woven together into a soothing mosaic (in some cases, literally, as tiled vignettes are used throughout the ship). Vista's bars and lounges, especially the Martini Bar and the Grand Lounge, are so chic you'll want to get dressed up every night to enjoy one of the craft cocktails on their newly enhanced menus.

All specialty dining is included in the cruise fare, and stand-out meals at Polo Grill (for an excellent steakhouse menu), Toscana (for authentic Italian, including recipes by Vista's godmother Giada De Laurentiis) and Red Ginger (for flavorful pan-Asian) are just a reservation away. Two new eateries, Aquamar Kitchen and Ember, serve wellness-focused cuisine and casual American comfort food, respectively, and an expanded Culinary Arts Center lets guests who love to cook take hands-on classes.

Best of all, Vista is an all-balcony ship, so every stateroom features access to fresh air (French Veranda Staterooms don't have an outdoor sitting area, however). Veranda Staterooms and Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms offer a spacious 290 square feet of indoor space — and some of the best standard bathrooms at sea with roomy walk-in showers and ample storage.

Related: The best cruises for couples seeking romance and together time at sea

Best Italy cruises for travelers on a budget: Royal Caribbean

To score a budget cruise fare in the Mediterranean, it helps to look for sailings aboard a cruise line's older ships. If Italy is your main focus for a future cruise, it's hard to beat the seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary in September 2024 aboard Royal Caribbean 's Voyager of the Seas.

It visits five Italian ports: Venice/Ravenna, Messina in Sicily, Naples, Rome and Livorno (for Florence and Pisa). The ship also calls on Marseille and Barcelona. Voyager's Italy-focused cruise is a jam-packed itinerary with just one sea day.

Ideal for both couples and multi-generational families, the 3,600-passenger Voyager of the Seas (which debuted in 1999 and was last refurbished in 2019) features seven restaurants (including three complimentary dining venues and specialty restaurant favorites Chops Grille and Giovanni's Table) and eight bars/lounges.

The ship has been "amped-up" so guests can enjoy features found on Royal Caribbean's newer ships: Perfect Storm waterslides, FlowRider simulated surfing, Battle for Planet Z laser tag, Voyager Dunes minigolf, Studio B ice-skating shows and reimagined spaces for kids and teens.

Nights aboard Voyager of the Seas will be filled with complimentary entertainment options: production shows in the Royal Theater, pub performances by guest entertainers and bands, game-show competitions, pool parties, outdoor movie nights and a '70s disco party.

Best Italy cruises for adults-only ambiance: Viking

Is Venice at the top of your wish list? Does an adults-only cruise on a ship with serene, Scandinavian-inspired interior decor and complimentary wine or beer with lunch and dinner sound ideal?

If so, check out Viking 's 15-night Italy, the Adriatic and Greece itinerary , which sails from Athens to Rome and visits six Italian ports — Venice/Chioggia, Bari, Crotone, Messina, Naples and Rome — with three days spent in Venice. As a bonus, you'll also visit ports in Greece (Katakolon and Corfu), Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split and Sibenik) and Montenegro (Kotor).

Offered on multiple dates in fall 2023, 2024 and 2025, this itinerary is chock full of port experiences; there are no sea days, and a total of 13 cities are visited. Viking includes one free guided shore excursion in each port, usually a panoramic bus tour or historic walking tour. Use that as an overview and then explore on your own or book one of the cruise line's longer or more specialized excursions. Onboard guest speakers also offer insight into the ports visited and the cultural landscape.

The cruise line's nine ocean ships are all identical and accommodate 930 passengers, most of whom are couples over age 55. Onboard dining is available in eight restaurants, including the main venue, The Restaurant and the buffet-style World Cafe, the casual Pool Grill and the Norwegian-focused Mamsen's. Guests can also reserve dinner at two specialty restaurants (at no extra charge): Manfredi's for Italian cuisine and The Chef's Table for multi-course, wine-paired menus that rotate throughout the cruise.

Afternoon tea is served in the elegant Wintergarden. The Aquavit Terrace overlooking the aft infinity pool is a sunny spot to enjoy alfresco dining.

If you're willing to come back early from port, Viking's ocean ships offer plenty of ways to relax on board. All passengers enjoy complimentary access to the ship's thermal suite in the LivNordic Spa. It features a thalassotherapy pool, steam room, sauna and snow room. The Main Pool has a retractable roof and can be enjoyed no matter what the weather. However, if you want to live it up at night, note that the ship does not have an onboard casino.

Bottom line

The best Italy cruises offer access to some of the country's most-loved cities, as well as a chance to explore some of its sunny islands and lesser-known coastal ports. No matter the itinerary, you're guaranteed to enjoy the splendid landscapes, treasured antiquities and, of course, the incredible gelato.

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Princess Announces ‘The Love Boat’ Themed Cruise With Cast Appearances

• November 4, 2021

A special themed “Love Boat” cruise will be taking place onboard the Majestic Princess with the original ensemble cast, who will celebrate the Captain Stubing character with a tribute to actor Gavin MacLeod.

This seven-day cruise will sail roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) to the Mexican Riviera on Feb. 26-March 5, 2022.

The voyage will be 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).

According to a press release, 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 – Feb. 28 – and sails on the Mexican Riviera itinerary that was 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 Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises, Jill Whelan. “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.”

According to the press release, “Love Boat” themed cruise activities include:

• Sailaway party
• Festive 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 decorations, photo backdrops and merchandise

Princess said that it has been connected to “The Love Boat” beyond the setting of the show, reuniting the original cast members for two ship christenings – the 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.

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How Do I Love Thee?/No More Alimony/Authoress! Authoress!

• Episode aired Jan 7, 1984

Stubing's friend Laura Hayes is married to volatile salesman George; to end his alimony, Alan wants to ensure that his ex-wife Sheila marries her fiance Lou; Aunt Sylvia and Betsy want publi... Read all Stubing's friend Laura Hayes is married to volatile salesman George; to end his alimony, Alan wants to ensure that his ex-wife Sheila marries her fiance Lou; Aunt Sylvia and Betsy want publisher John Drake to publish Betsy's memoirs. Stubing's friend Laura Hayes is married to volatile salesman George; to end his alimony, Alan wants to ensure that his ex-wife Sheila marries her fiance Lou; Aunt Sylvia and Betsy want publisher John Drake to publish Betsy's memoirs.

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• Trivia This episode marks the second pairing of Dick Van Patten and Rue McClanahan . They appeared in His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still (1982) .
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