The Love Boat’s Jill Whelan on Royal Princess in Australia

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

In anticipation of Valentine’s Day 2024, Jill Whelan, an original cast member of “The Love Boat” and Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador, is making her return to Australia to commemorate love on the open waters.

Over four decades after her last visit to Australia, Jill Whelan, renowned for her role as Vicki Stubing in the iconic series, will be joining passengers on the Royal Princess for a special event dedicated to spreading love through Princess Perfect Weddings.

This visit coincides with a growing trend among Australian couples who are opting to celebrate their special day at sea, reflected in Princess Cruises experiencing a remarkable 127% surge in wedding ceremony bookings and an 83% increase in the number of ceremonies conducted between 2022 and 2023.

“I was lucky enough to star on The Love Boat onboard Pacific Princess from the age of 12, and grew up seeing some of the most amazing love stories play out on the show,” said Whelan. “As the Celebrations Ambassador of Princess Cruises, I am excited to see so many Aussies continuing to experience romance and share the love onboard our cruise ships, just as I did all those years ago.”

Princess Cruises Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, UK & Europe, Stuart Allison, said that in this current high cost-of-living climate, weddings at sea are giving Aussies a more cost-effective way to celebrate their special day.

“Booking a wedding with Princess Cruises has never been more affordable and accessible than it is today,” said Mr. Allison.

“Our Princess Perfect Wedding packages are less than half the price of an Australian wedding, ranging from AU$4,468 to AU$9,689, and include everything you need to make the day remarkable.”

Princess Perfect Wedding Packages have everything couples need to make planning their special day a breeze, with a dedicated wedding specialist who can organise fresh florals, photography, live music, freshly baked weddings cakes and more.

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