Do you still remember the hit American series The Love Boat which was shown in the country several years ago? The show starred Gavin MacLeod as the ship’s captain. The sitcom was set aboard a cruise liner called Pacific Princess where passengers and crew had romantic and hilarious escapades every week. Its theme song was sung by Jack Jones while the lyrics were written by Paul Williams with music by Charles Fox. “Love, exciting and new. Come aboard. We’re expecting you. Love, life’s sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you.”
Since we are talking about romantic cruise, who among our well-known celebrities have their own romantic story on board their own Love Boat?
KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual had a private romantic getaway in Subic. According to news, Piolo fetched KC before they head-off to Subic where the young actress-TV host had another appointment. The Buzz learned that Piolo had chosen the Subic Bay Yacht Club because KC is a beach lover. The couple had a passionate bonding aboard a yacht while enjoying the romantic sunset. After the cruise, Piolo surprised KC by reserving the Yacht Club Bar just for the two of them. Inside the bar, Piolo made sure that KC’s favorite music videos were played as they spent precious time together. Piolo let KC mix their drinks because this is one of her favorite hobbies.
Justin Bieber lovers will surely get jealous and sing “Baby, Baby, Baby ohh… I thought you’d always be mine, mine” while clutching their broken hearts when they see his sweet moments with Selena Gomez on board a yacht in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. The photos were uploaded on YouTube for everyone to feast their eyes on. Justin and Selena recently made their first public appearance together at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party. So are they an item or not? Whatever, they now start early.
Jackie Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis on Oct. 20, 1968 in an intimate Greek Orthodox ceremony on the private island paradise of Skorpios which was owned by the billionaire shipping magnate. The celebration which was attended by their families and friends was held aboard the family’s palatial yacht Christina which was named after Ari’s daughter.
The late Princess Diana was the most photographed woman in the world. Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed had met at several parties. It is said that on July 1997, Dodi’s father invited him, Diana and her children for a Mediterranean cruise on his luxury yacht. This is where Diana and Dodi grew closer. After two weeks, Dodi and Diana had another six-day trip. Dodi’s father owned a villa in St. Tropez but like what was expected, Diana and Dodi were not spared from the prying eyes of the paparazzi. Armed with giant telephoto lenses, they took photos of the two in their romantic moments at the villa and on deck.
If Robbie Williams had a short romance with Nicole Kidman on her yacht in the summer 2004, singer Rod Stewart married his third wife Penny Lancaster on board the yacht Lady Ann Magee moored in the Italian port of Portofino.
Photos of Queen Latifah aboard a yacht with couple Alicia Keys and music producer Swizz Beatz as well as her girlfriend, Hollywood Trainer’s Jeannette Jenkins, in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France were floating on the Internet. Latifah and Jeanette were photographed affectionately hugging each other on the yacht. Queen Latifah’s sexuality has always been questioned during her rise to stardom. Jeanette, who owns Hollywood Trainer, was said to have dated Queen Latifah, for nearly a decade. There were reports in late 2007 that said Jenkins and Latifah were engaged.
Kim Kardashian was once spotted spending romantic moments with former boyfriend Miles Austin on board a private yacht docked at Chelsea Piers in NYC.
Eva Longoria celebrated the New Year vacationing with her friends on a yacht off the coast of Miami Beach. There were also photos of Eva on a yacht together with singer Eduardo Cruz, the younger brother of Penelope Cruz. It was reported that the two are dating. However, her publicist denied the rumor saying Eva and Eduardo are only friends. Eva is 10 years older than Eduardo and was divorced from San Antonio Spurs cager Tony Parker.
American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest and dancer/country singer Julianne Hough were once spotted kissing on Seacrest’s yacht while on a romantic vacation in Portofino, Italy. The two have been dating since the spring of 2010. A set of sensational photos are making the rounds that show Julianne wrapping her legs around Ryan as she greets him onboard after jetting in from Atlanta.
Rapper Jay-Z was reportedly planning to buy a private yacht for his ladylove, singer Beyoncé Knowles, for her 29th birthday. The rapper is said to have bought a luxury boat complete with sailing lessons. The couple also spent their holidays on the Mediterranean in a rented 180-feet yacht complete with six cabins, a helicopter platform and fishing equipment.
Bruce Willis took his former girlfriend Karen McDougal in a romantic vacation onboard a yacht in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The paparazzi never missed the opportunity to take pictures of the happy couple. Bruce and Karen had lunch with their friends at Cala Di Volpe before boarding the luxurious yacht for a romantic getaway.
Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson of the Black Eyed Peas flaunted her bikini body while yachting in St. Barts with her husband Josh Duhamel and a group of friends. Fergie danced on the luxury vessel’s deck as they cruised the Caribbean.