The Real Love Boat will premiere on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
The brand new reality dating show is based on the 1970s scripted series, The Love Boat, and will see 21 single men and women from around Australia board the luxurious Princess Cruises ship, Regal Princess, hoping to find “the one”.
They will set sail across the Mediterranean sea to stunning locations in Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Turkey and Montenegro.
Contestants will get Destination Dates, and surprise singles will test couples’ compatibility and chemistry.
And after a month on the ocean, only one couple will have the chance to make it to the final port. As the series’ exclusive line partner, Princess Cruises will award the winning couple with a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Top: Paolo Arrigo. Bottom left to right: Hannah Ferrier, Darren McMullen and Daniel Doody
Much like the beloved original scripted series, the indispensable crew members will play pivotal roles in the matchmaking and navigation of the romantic (and sometimes turbulent) waters ahead.
Host Darren McMullen, cruise director Hannah Ferrier, head of entertainment Daniel Doody, and Princess Cruises’ captain Paolo Arrigo will help guide the hopefuls on their quest to true love.
In March, George Cheeks, president and chief executive officer of CBS and head of global content strategy for Paramount’s free-to-air networks, including 10. He said: “The Love Boat is a timeless, romantic concept with universal appeal, and we’re excited to reimagine this popular series for audiences in two different countries.”
Beverley McGarvey, executive vice president and chief content officer of Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said: “The Love Boat was synonymous with exotic locations, glamour, excitement and, of course, romantic connections underpinned by wonderful comic tales.
“The Real Love Boat will encompass all of this and more. A dating show showcasing suspense, exhilaration, humour and love as it sets sail for romantic adventures.”