From steam-powered ships, to mega-liners, the cruise industry has been through quite a transformation over the years. And the market has skyrocketed. Back in 1970, an estimated 500,000 people went ...

Whelan, now 58, appeared on the CBS reality show The Real Love Boat in 2022. Following his stint ... and remains active at age 76. Already a TV vet when he landed the role as the ship's doctor ...

it was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme tune. “Come aboard, we’re expecting you!” Produced by TV legend Aaron Spelling, ”The Love Boat” first aired in 1977 and went on to become ...