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Moonlight Cruise

Discover the breathtaking sights of the moon dancing over the waves on this popular St Michaels, MD Moonlight Cruise!

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Moonlight Cruise time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. April-Early Sept

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📍  Location : Harbour Inn, 101 N Harbor Road, St Michaels MD

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A Moonlight Sail in Chesapeake Bay with Champagne

Sail Selina II’s last boat charter of the day sails every evening May-August from 7:30-9:30 and we call it our moonlight cruise. Depending on the time of year on some of those evenings that’s when the sun is setting, and on some evenings the moon is also visible turning your sailing experience into an amazing moonlight cruise. Even just the sliver of a crescent moon dancing in the sky and reflecting in the water romances everybody’s heart.

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Sail Selina II limits our guests to just 6 passengers so for a lucky few, once a month the full moon rises as the sun sets, making being on the water for this 2-hour moonlight sail the most magical experience known to any sailor. On our low key, relaxing Moonlight Cruise we depart the dock from the beautiful St Michaels, MD harbor, and go out into the Miles River, put up the sails, and follow the soft evening wind. Along with all that you get to enjoy unlimited champagne, hand crafted beers, and red & white wines. All drinks are complimentary on this popular Chesapeake Bay boat tour.

Your St Michaels, MD sail boat ride includes a personalized tour with our first class captains & crew. Join us as we sail out past the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the beautiful six sided historic screw pile style Hoopers Strait Lighthouse. Enjoy seeing the historic boats that dot the St Michaels, MD waterfront like skipjacks and Chesapeake bugeyes, and then on past the Inn at Perry Cabin where the movie Wedding Crashers was filmed. See if you can find our resident osprey nest if the sun hasn’t set yet. Then learn about the moon phases and the difference between a waxing and a waning moon. Surprise bonus for folks who join us later in the season as it gets darker early: gorgeous star gazing. When was the last time you got to see the Milky Way? Sometimes we even get to see the space station. Treat yourself to this unforgettable & relaxing St Michaels, Maryland boat tour.

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“Unforgettable Moonlight Cruise” by Anastasia L. – “We had the most unforgettable experience on our moonlight cruise with Sail Selina. The captain and crew were fantastic, and the views of the stars above the Chesapeake Bay were absolutely mesmerizing.”

“Amazing Moonlight Sailing Adventure” by ChristiC228 – “My friends and I had an amazing time on our moonlight sailing adventure with Sail Selina. The captain and crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and provided us with a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!”

“Perfect Moonlight Getaway” by Ken M. – “Sail Selina provided the perfect moonlight getaway for our group. The captain and crew were attentive and accommodating, and the evening was made complete by the beautiful views of the bay under the moonlight. An unforgettable experience!”

What to expect:

Immaculate sailboat :.

Our beautifully kept sailing boat offers a luxurious and comfortable sailing experience. Guests have consistently praised the impeccable condition of the sailboat, making it the perfect setting for a memorable trip on the water.

Friendly and Experienced Crew :

Our knowledgeable and engaging crew will enhance your sailing experience by providing valuable insights about the area and sailing. Guests have raved about the crew’s friendliness and expertise, making them feel welcome and comfortable throughout the trip.

Tranquil Sailing Trip :

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life with our peaceful and serene sailing experience. Guests have consistently praised the calming and rejuvenating experience of being on the water, creating the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Refreshments :

Our Moonlight Tour includes an open bar of your choice of unlimited champagne, icy cold beer, red & white wine, soda or water. No food is served on this boating excursion as most folks have just gone to dinner. Must be 21 or older to drink adult beverages.

Don’t forget to visit our ship’s store and grab some awesome swag! Exclusive Selina II embroidered polo shirts, stylish baseball caps, cozy zip hoodies, and can coozies – all yours to pre-order or purchase onboard. Shop now and take home the perfect souvenir from your unforgettable sailing adventure!

Comfortable Seating :

Sturdy Double Settees on either side of the ship’s wheel offer seating on cushions for 2 big people. Or sit in our vintage captains chairs with cloth seats located on the cockpit sole for seats that offer back support.  All seating offers good visibility from the cockpit area where you will be sitting.  Occasionally guests ask to go forward and sit on the hard cabin top. You are welcome to do so if you have good balance, are sure footed, and can hold a hand rail.

Sail Selina II is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with all modern safety features (life jackets, VHF etc) tastefully concealed to honor her historic legacy. Foul weather gear is available in the event of unexpected bad weather.

Cancellation 24/72 hrs:

Reservations made on a per person basis cancellation is 24 hrs. Private Charters are 72hrs. Please email [email protected] with cancellations.

We want to ensure your safety and comfort, hence the captain may decide to cancel due to bad weather, and this decision is made 15 minutes prior to departure. Rest assured there is no charge if the sail gets cancelled. We’re often asked whether we sail in rainy weather. We do sail even if it’s lightly misting, but not in heavy rain as we want you to have the best experience possible. Its no fun sitting on the pouring rain!

Yes, we have a very clean marine head onboard for your convenience; however, it is limited and located down four steps. To ensure your maximum comfort during your journey, we recommend you make use of the shore-side facilities inside the Harbour Inn before embarking

Free parking where we are parked at the Harbour Inn, 101 N Harbor Road, St Michaels MD 21663.  If there are no spaces available, then there is parking on the side streets and along the waterfront down past where the work boats tie up.

Limited Seating:

Limited to just 6 guests, Sail Selina II’s intimate upscale moonlight cruises sell out early. Book now to make sure you get your seats!

Please note: If you are not booking a private charter, this moonlight cruise requires at least two people to book in order to go out.

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The following items are included in your St Michaels, MD Moonlight tour:

• Beer, wine, Champagne, bottled water, soda
• Binoculars, rain jackets, blankets
• Free parking, seven days a week
• Magnificent Views!

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Chesapeake Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

Experience a breathtaking Chesapeake Bay sunset while savoring a glass of Champagne or handcrafted beer or wine on this romantic St. Michaels, MD sunset cruise. Book now to embark on an unforgettable journey that’s perfect for couples looking for a unique and romantic date night activity.

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2 Hour Relaxing Chesapeake Day Sail

Want to relax? Join our friendly crew and learn about St. Michaels while cruising in a comfortable well-maintained historic sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the sun on your face and the wind in your hair as you sit back, relax, and enjoy outdoor scenery on your personalized sailing boat tour!

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St. Michaels Wine Tasting Cruise

Come aboard Sail Selina II in St Michaels MD and learn the basics of wine tasting and sample great vintages with Capt. Iris and her crew during this 2hr outdoor excursion.  Our wine cruise is just an hour from Annapolis, making it the perfect day trip.

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Sail Selina II - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Very upscale & exclusive, the Selina II limits her passengers to just 6 guests for an intimate taste of the history of sail. Come join us for a relaxing 2 hour day sail or romantic sunset champagne cruise aboard the beautiful vintage catboat Selina II. Her polished bronze and freshly varnished mahogany set the tone for your adventure in sailing history. You will be treated to an unforgettable boating experience with Captain Iris Clarke, granddaughter of the original owners. We are docked at the Harbour Inn & Marina in St. Michaels, Maryland, a charming Eastern Shore town known for its wonderful seafood and quaint small town feel.

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Chesapeake Windsail Cruises

Sailing on the bay with Chesapeake Windsail Cruises is a beautiful way to enjoy all the splendors of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Cliffs of Calvert or the beautiful environment of the region, all during a wonderful 2 ½ hour cruise on the Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Windsail Cruises sails out of the beautiful Rod 'n' Reel Resort located in the bay-side town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where you can dine before or after your cruise at the Rod ‘n’ Reel restaurant.

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Love and Dreams Bay Cruises

Love and Dreams Bay Cruises from St. Michaels, Maryland, is your destination for fun boat tours, cruise rides, and catered events.

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Sail Selina II Boat Tours

Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor, Selina II Sailing Charters offers an upscale experience aboard an extrodinary piece of maritime history. We limit our guests to just 6 for an intimate outing on the water.

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St. Michaels Harbor Shuttle & Tours

Enjoy a 30 minute or hour tour of the beautiful St. Michaels Harbor with its many B&Bs, restaurants, waterfront homes, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Call on VHF channel 71

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Patriot Narrated Historical Cruises

Imagine the beauty of 200 year old historic mansions, and amazing wildlife, seen from the comfort of the Patriot, a replica of an early 1930's steam ferry. Air conditioned narrated historical cruise.

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Take a sneak peek at the biggest and most expensive boats at 2024's Palm Beach yacht show

• The Palm Beach International Boat Show kicks off later this week.
• Eight megayachts are expected to be on display for would-be buyers and charter customers.
• These are the show's biggest yachts — and how many millions of dollars they are going for.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show — the yacht world's flashiest event stateside — is returning this year with over 800 boats for both deep-pocked potential owners and window shoppers to peruse.

While it's impossible to know what exactly will be on display until the show begins on Thursday, it's expected that eight megayachts — generally defined as ships over 60 meters long — will be docked at the show and at nearby marinas like the Rybovich Marina in the ritzy Florida town.

Some of these are for sale at eye-popping prices, but others are available to if in case you fancy living like a billionaire for a week or two this summer (and if you have six figures to spare on a vacation).

These are the eight biggest yachts that will be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show and nearby marinas, in size order.

Nero: 90.1 meters

Price: From $497,000 a week (charter) Standout features: Pizza ovens, beauty salon, massage room, resistance pool

Reportedly owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien, Nero is modeled after J.P. Morgan's 1930s ship , and was built in 2007 and updated in 2021.

She now boasts a gym on her sundeck with multiple cardio machines and a beauty salon, and has an on-board beautician for manicure, pedicure, hair, and massage needs. There's also an upgraded movie theater, two new pizza ovens, and both a pool and a jacuzzi.

For those who want to go overboard, she has more than a dozen toys, including a waterslide, Jet Ski, and flyboard.

Victorious: 85 meters

Price: From $876,600 a week in the summer and $950,000 a week in the winter Standout features: Hammam (Turkish bath), wine cellar, wood-burning fireplace, children's playroom

Victorious brings a party vibe to the yacht show. With a beach club on board, a wine cellar, a cigar clubroom , multiple bars, and a lounge with a piano, the vessel is made for entertaining. Plus, there's a playroom and movie theater to entertain the kids.

For tamer charter clients, Victorious has a suite of wellness features such as a gym, massage room, beauty salon and hammam, or Turkish bath — perhaps a custom request of her owner, Turkish businessman Vural Ak.

She also boasts a treasure trove of water toys, including Jet Skis, jetsurfs, inflatable kayaks, and scuba equipment.

Casino Royale: 72 meters

Price: TBD Special Features: Infinity pool, helipad, private jacuzzi

Purchased and refitted by car dealer magnate John Staluppi last year, Casino Royale is the latest of his James Bond-inspired yachts (he's also owned an Octopussy and a Skyfall, among others).

Casino Royale has a helipad that turns into a dancefloor, an infinity pool, and a wellness center with a gym and sauna. The owner's cabin has its own deck, which features a private bar and jacuzzi.

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However, the boat's price isn't listed, and while she's not necessarily officially for sale, that might change depending on who's prepared to buy, Mr. Bond.

Talisman C: 70.6 meters

Price: $60 million (or from $567,000 a week to charter) Special features: Massage and beauty room, private library

Likely the largest yacht for sale (not just charter) at the show, the Talisman C is a 2011 six-bedroom boat. The owner's cabin comes with an en suite bathroom, dressing room, private library, and crystal chandeliers.

Amenities include a gym, a beauty room, oversized jacuzzi, and a fully equipped bar. Her crew of 19 includes a trained masseuse, and the toy room comes equipped with a wakeboard, eFoil , and WaveRunners.

Joy: 70 meters

Price: From $650,000 a week Special features: Disco club, basketball court, onboard fitness instructor

Superyacht Joy testifies to the fact that owners want as many on-board experiences as they can get.

There's an expansive suite of fitness features, including a basketball court (don't shoot that hoop too hard!), a personal trainer on staff, boxing equipment, and a handful of machines. For post-workout winddowns, there's a spa with a steam room and onboard masseuse. And for entertainment, there's both an outdoor and indoor cinema, and a disco club.

Triumph: 65.4 meters

Price: From $707,600 a week in the summer and $650,000 a week in the winter Special features: Sauna, helipad, banana boat

This 2021 superyacht is named after Triumph motorcycles — a reported favorite of her rumored owner, British businessman Chris Dawson — and even has one on display as an art piece in the upper deck's lounge. The primary suite is 1,400 square feet and has its own study , and there's a sauna, an indoor-outdoor gym, a helipad, and a massage room spread among her six decks.

She boasts an "armada of water toys," including two kinds of Jet Skis, electric water bikes, and a banana boat.

Seanna: 64.5 meters

Price: $54,000,000 (or from $462,000 a week to charter) Special features: marble foyer, movie room, sundeck pool

The recently refurbished Seanna is available for sale and charter.

Her indoor-outdoor gym is on sea level so that passengers can take a dip after a session with the onboard personal trainer. There's also a sundeck pool, a helipad, a two-room massage facility, and, for the more cerebral guests, a library with an electric fireplace.

There are a number of toys on board, including a popular water trampoline and two WaveRunners.

Come Together: 60 meters

Price: $65,000,000 Special Features: DJ and videographer on board, ice bath, sauna

Next-to-new yacht Come Together is looking for a new owner after doing charters during the 2023 season.

The Beatles' influence is evident beyond the yacht's name, with guitars dotting the sky lounge and a crewmember who doubles as a DJ. There's also an outdoor cinema and bar for entertainment and an ice bath and sauna for the day after the party. The owner's suite has a private study and lounge, and each guest cabin has its own ensuite.

The sale includes a number of toys, like Jet Skis, kayaks, and Seabobs.

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Jail Cells? Morgues? Your Cruise Ship Has Some Surprises for You.

Here are five unexpected features on ships, some of which you hopefully won’t discover on your own.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

Cruise ships have hidden features that many passengers, particularly first-timers, don’t know about. Some ships are as big as small cities, and while it’s relatively easy to familiarize yourself with a seemingly endless number of amenities — water parks, tattoo parlors, multiple restaurants — there is also an entire ecosystem, often below passenger decks, that is shrouded in mystery.

Here are five things that cruisers may not know about cruise ships:

There’s a morgue …

Cruise ships carry millions of passengers each year, and it is not uncommon for deaths to occur on board. Most vessels are required to have a morgue and additional body bags in the event of an emergency.

The morgue, usually a small stainless steel refrigerated room on the ship’s lowest deck, accommodates between two to 10 bodies, depending on the size of the vessel. When a passenger or crew member dies, officials on the ship will notify the authorities on shore and a medical team will assess the body and move it to the morgue, where it is kept until arrangements are made for repatriation. In most cases, the body will be removed at the next port of call, but sometimes will remain on board until the end of the voyage.

…and a jail

There are no police officers on cruise ships, but most vessels have small jails known as the brig, and unruly passengers could find themselves locked up if the ship’s security team determines that they have violated the cruise line’s code of conduct.

The brig, usually a bare-bones room with a bed and bathroom facilities, does not have iron bars like a traditional jail cell. It is used to detain guests who commit serious crimes like assault or possession of illegal substances. Drunk and disorderly passengers may be put under “cabin arrest,” meaning they cannot leave their cabin without a security escort.

Depending on the circumstances, most passengers put in the brig will stay there until they can be handed over to law enforcement officials.

Many ships don’t have a Deck 13

Many cruise ships do not have a Deck 13 because of the widespread superstition in Western culture that the number is unlucky. Ships with a Deck 13 typically use it for public areas, not cabins.

Some ships, like Royal Caribbean’s Quantum class vessels, have a Deck 13 because the vessels are used mainly for the company’s market in Asia, where the number is not considered unlucky. MSC ships also have a Deck 13, but not a Deck 17, because the cruise line’s founder is Italian and 17 is considered unlucky in Italy.

Cruise lines entertain other superstitions, like appointing godmothers to bless new vessels and ensure the safety of passengers and crew. They also hold naming ceremonies in which a bottle of champagne is smashed against the hull of a new ship for good luck. If the bottle fails to break, the vessel will, according to superstition, have bad luck. These days, cruise lines use mechanical devices to ensure that does not happen.

Hidden pools and facilities for the crew

There are typically more than 1,000 crew members on board large cruise ships, and while they spend most of their time serving passengers, there are several areas on the lower decks designated for them to unwind.

The facilities vary from ship to ship, but there are usually small pools in the ship’s bow exclusively for crew members, as well as restaurants, bars and recreational areas like game rooms and gyms. The designated bar, a central social hub for employees after they have finished their shifts, often hosts live music and events in the evening.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has an entire “neighborhood” dedicated to its 2,300 crew members, with a clubhouse that has massage chairs and virtual balconies — large screens that show real-time views from outside — as well as a restaurant with portholes looking out to the ocean.

Most ships host A.A. meetings

With all-inclusive beverage packages and countless bars, cruise ships can be a tough environment for guests in recovery. Many cruise lines offer daily Alcoholics Anonymous meetings that are usually scheduled as “Friends of Bill W.,” a reference to William Wilson, who co-founded the A.A. program in 1935.

The meetings are usually held in a quiet place like the library, where guests can feel comfortable and maintain their anonymity. They are also open to other support group members, like Women for Sobriety and Narcotics Anonymous.

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Ceylan Yeginsu is a travel reporter for The Times who frequently writes about the cruise industry and Europe, where she is based. More about Ceylan Yeğinsu

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Set a course for adventure: 'Love Boat' cast reuniting for cruise – and a stop in Newport

Bernie Kopell remains proud to have never lost a patient. And that was in 12 years as Dr. Adam Bricker, beloved ship's physician/Casanova on the 1970s-1980s “The Love Boat” television series.

The popularity of Dr. Bricker and the whole ”Love Boat” series refuses to fade. Instead, thanks to four decades of reruns, Doc, Isaac, Gopher, Julie, Vicki and Capt. Stubing may be more popular than ever.

Why else would Princess Cruises keep bringing the ships' crew back again and again and again as ambassadors and stars on their Love Boat-themed cruises? All of the major actors, except Gavin MacLeod/Capt. Stubing (died in 2021), are still with us. And Kopell, Ted Lange (bartender Isaac Washington), Fred Grandy (purser Burl “Gopher” Smith), and Jill Whelan (captain's daughter Vicki) are scheduled to be aboard the Enchanted Princess for its late summer, seven-day, five-port U.S.-Canadian excursion, which includes a Day 2 (Sept. 1) stop in Newport .

“It's a dream, and I've been living my dream with Princess for all these many years,” Kopell, 90, said during a recent phone interview from his home in Tarzana, California. “And I say, lucky, lucky, lucky. Thank you, thank you.”

Christened in the fall of 2021, the 1,083-foot Enchanted Princess features 19 decks, 1,830 cabins and accommodates 3,660 guests served by a crew of 1,346. The summer Love Boat cruise starts and ends in New York City and features port stops in Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Maine, St. John, New Brunswick, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The dates are Aug. 31 to Sept. 7.

"The Love Boat" television series started out with the Pacific Princess (actually two ships were used) on three-night Mexican cruises out of Los Angeles. With the show's popularity, the cruises expanded to Alaska, the Mediterranean, China and beyond. In their roles as ambassadors, the crew has seen even more of the world. It's one heck of a retirement gig.

“It's never-ending. It just keeps on going,” Kopell said. “We go to other places we've never been before. Just came back with the Ruby Princess. We went down to South America, Central America. All over the place. It's just a treat.”

Also loved for his five-season recurring role as hilarious bad guy Sigfried on “Get Smart,” Kopell was no sailing neophyte when he landed the role of Dr. Bricker. Kopell is a Navy veteran, having toured the world while serving aboard the USS Iowa in peacetime between the Korean and Vietnam wars. Enroute to shooting Love Boat outdoor scenes aboard Princess ships in San Pedro, California, Kopell said he would drive right by his old Navy ship.

Aboard the Iowa, Kopell's duties included teaching a GED course to help shipmates earn a high school equivalency diploma. A graduate of New York University, Kopell was also a ship's librarian. “People say, what did you do in the Navy?” Kopell said. “I said, well, I kept America safe from overdue books.”

What was 'Love Boat' like for Bernie Kopell?

"The Love Boat" was somehow given three pilot episodes before ABC brought it into its regular lineup. The first pilot featured Kopell's friend, Dick Van Patten, as the ship's physician, then named Dr. O'Neil. Kopell said ABC, which had Van Patten under contract, yanked him from "Love Boat" to star in “Eight is Enough,” which enjoyed great success. Shortly before “Love Boat,” Van Patten and Kopell both had supporting roles on the famously flopped ABC TV show “When Things Were Rotten.” Van Patten subsequently made multiple guest star appearances on “Love Boat.”

After Van Patten lost his medical license, so to speak, Kopell landed the ship's doc role, but it was not handed to him. He had to audition where, for one of the rare times in his life, he opted not to be a nice guy. Kopell recalled wearing a spiffy nautical jacket. Another actor there to audition complimented Kopell on the jacket and asked if he could use it for his audition.

“I'm supposed to say yes and be so generous,” Kopell said. “But I said sorry. I got it for my own self. So, of course, that's how I got the part.”

Perhaps Kopell's favorite “Love Boat” episode starred dancer/actress Juliet Prowse playing one of Doc's ex-wives. The script called for the two to become, briefly, romantically reunited. Kopell said he was excited and nervous when he first saw the script. He almost went into cardiac arrest when, after a stuttering inquisition into who would play his ex, he was told it was Prowse, whom he confesses to having had a crush on. “I said oh, how lucky can I get?”

Kopell loves to mention that “Love Boat” numbered multiple Academy Award winners among its guests stars. In fact, he said he's writing a book on that topic. He listed Eva St. Marie, Ernest Borgnine and Shirley Jones. He and the late Borgnine, of “McHale's Navy” fame, became close friends.

Kopell said he routinely watches “The Love Boat” on Sundays at 5 p.m. on his Channel 54. Recently, his 21-year-old son, after watching dad on an episode, complimented Kopell for being fit and trim. Kopell said he stayed fit by playing a lot of tennis and skipping rope, which he is shown doing in at least one episode.

Kopell said that today, at 90, he still whacks the tennis ball around. “Keep coming at 'em. That's been my motto since the beginning,” he said.

Kopell said that when he first came to Hollywood, his agent told him he wasn't handsome enough to be a lead nor gooney enough to play a “heavy.” Kopell survived those first five years by playing roles that called for a Latino accent.

His German/Austrian accent served him so well as Siegfried on “Get Smart.” To this day, fans of the show ask him to recite famous lines, often from an episode where he is captaining a KAOS (the self-professed international organization of evil) submarine which is the target of good-guy depth chargers. After one charger shakes the submarine and his crew starts to scream and run about in fear, Siegfried grabs the microphone and barks out, “This is KAOS. You will not panic until you are given the order to panic.”

After another depth charger rocks the sub much more severely, Siegfried again grabs the mic and this time cries out, “Prepare to panic.”

Kopell said he never had a contract to do his “Get Smart” work. At the same time, he also had a recurring role on “That Girl,” starring Marlo Thomas. He said he got to know the ABC schedulers well and was able to shoot “Get Smart” on Mondays and Thursdays, and do “That Girl” on the other days.

Love Boat cruise is 'like coming home'

He also remains close friends with “Get Smart” co-star Barbara Feldon and with Marlo Thomas, and still meets them for dinner when he's in New York City.

Which is where he will be on the last day of August for the Love Boat cruise and yet another reunion with people he considers family. From the beginning of "Love Boat," he said, the cast got along very well. The chemistry was great.

And it's still the same come cruise time.

“It's like coming home,” Kopell said.

Rooms are still available for the late-summer Love Boat cruise which stops in Newport. Visit  www.princess.com  for details.

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New Disney Destiny Cruise Will Launch in 2025, Inspired by ‘Dynamic Duality’ of Heroes and Villains

“[It] will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways...,” said Disney Cruise Line's senior VP

Disney fans will soon get to set sail with some of the brand’s beloved characters on a new cruise.

Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about its latest ship being constructed, Disney Destiny — described as full of “legends and lore” — which is set to launch in 2025.

The brand said that the ship’s design theme will be “Heroes and Villains,” and will be inspired by different “Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions” in order to “empower guests to embrace their own calling” while on the voyage, according to a press release. 

“The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose, when developing the Disney Destiny,” the press release said.

People aboard the cruise will be able to meet and interact with characters from The Lion King , Hercules and One Hundred and One Dalmatians and other Pixar and Marvel movies— some of whom were present in Disney Parks' new video introducing the ship.

The video features Captain Minnie as she searches the ship for a Disney Destiny commemorative coin, and she comes across Disney villains Scar and Cruella de Vil. Captain Minnie eventually finds the ship’s commemorative coin with Hades, and Hercules helps her to get it back. 

The storyline of the video hints at some of the “spaces, experiences and entertainment” guests can expect while setting sail on Disney Destiny.

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line in a press release.

She continued, “As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising as we offer even more ways for families to experience Disney magic and world-class service at sea.”

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Disney also revealed its commemorative coin for the voyage, which depicts Minnie Mouse “striking a valiant pose” while wearing a cape “waving majestically in the sea breeze” as she leads the ship. The same filigree artwork will be featured on the bow of the Disney Destiny.

The ship is slowly coming together, having celebrated a new construction milestone on Wednesday with a keel laying ceremony, which is a formal recognition of the start of a ship's construction, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

The ship is part of a multi-year expansion of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, which also includes Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. 

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2025 Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean

Embark on the 2025 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean! This 5-night, round-trip Disney Cruise Line sailing departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 2, 2025, charting a course for family fun in dazzling tropical destinations—plus a first-ever Member Cruise visit to Cozumel.

Along the way, delight in commemorative keepsakes and experiences created with Members in mind—including onboard entertainment planned just for the Member Cruise!

Booking begins April 13, 2024.

Set Sail for Adventure

A Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise elevates the already spectacular Disney Cruise Line experience.

Disney Cruise Line sailings offer fun and excitement for everyone in the family, from Broadway-style stage shows and delectable dining to unique onboard activities and spectacular fireworks at sea.

And a Member Cruise brings this already exceptional experience to a new level. Some of the best and brightest from the incredible Disney family of studios and storytellers will come together to present amazing “insider” shows. Additional standout features include commemorative keepsakes, themed décor and more—all crafted with our Members in mind!

Embark on an exciting sailing to the Western Caribbean, with visits to 2 tropical islands brimming with activities for the entire family. Plus, enjoy 2 delightful days at sea—with access to signature Disney Cruise Line entertainment, imaginative themed dining, Broadway-style stage shows, refreshing pools, surprises for Members and more.

Explore the scheduled itinerary for the 2025 Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean:

• Saturday, August 2, 2025 –Depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Sunday, August 3, 2025 –Enjoy a day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind.
• Monday, August 4, 2025 –Arrive in Cozumel, Mexico, an island paradise renowned for its beautiful beaches, turquoise water and protected coral reefs.
• Tuesday, August 5, 2025 –Enjoy another leisurely day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind.
• Wednesday, August 6, 2025 –Arrive at Disney Castaway Cay, a private island paradise exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
• Thursday, August 7, 2025 –Debark in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Before or after your cruise, consider adding a little extra magic to your vacation with a stay at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida—located approximately 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale.

Dreams really do come true on the award-winning Disney Dream, where classic beauty and modern luxury blend seamlessly with legendary Disney storytelling.

Onboard Fun

There’s an almost endless amount of one-of-a-kind entertainment, recreation and dining offerings to keep the entire family smiling from sun-up to well after sundown.

• Dining –Feast on casual fare and gourmet delights at wondrously themed restaurants. Adults can also choose to indulge in romantic dining experiences at Palo or Remy.
• Entertainment –Be front-and-center at original Broadway-style live shows, enthralled by brilliant fireworks displays, delighted by greetings from favorite Disney Characters and more.
• Youth Clubs –Kids will love Disney’s Oceaneer Club—with its larger-than-life spaces fueled by Disney storytelling—while tweens can enjoy videogames, music and movies at Edge and teens can get together in the Vibe lounge for karaoke and dance parties.
• Pools –Make a splash on the exhilarating AquaDuck water coaster, cool off in 2 family pools or relax at the Quite Cove Pool—an oasis exclusively for adults.
• Fitness Center –Stay shipshape at a workout facility offering top-of-the-line weight machines and cardiovascular equipment, plus aerobics classes, yoga and more.
• Goofy’s Sports Deck –Don’t miss this open-air activity center featuring a miniature golf course, a basketball court and virtual sports simulators.

Choose a stateroom that fits your family’s need for style and comfort—from cozy private lodgings with extra space to grand and richly appointed suites boasting sweeping views.

• Concierge –Luxurious and spacious beyond compare, Concierge staterooms feature separate bedrooms, top-notch amenities and unparalleled service.
• Verandah –Breathe in the ocean air from these richly appointed accommodations designed for families of 3 to 5—featuring a private balcony and sweeping sea views.
• Oceanview –Relax in roomy quarters bedecked in a charming nautical motif with art deco flourishes—plus one or 2 portholes for admiring the scenery.
• Inside –Sail away in a spacious stateroom fitted with a Magical Porthole for real-time sea views—and surprise sightings of animated Disney characters!

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Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or (407) 566-3800 † to book your spot.

Dedicated Support for Member Cruise Bookings

Member Services will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time on April 13, 2024 to book reservations for the 2025 Member Cruise exclusively —as well as to assist with any Resort arrivals occurring within 5 days of the April 13 date. Due to the popularity of the Member Cruise, you may experience longer-than-usual wait times.

Member Services will reopen with normal operations at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, April 14 to support all Membership requests.

Simplify Your Booking Phone Call

We have adjusted this Member Cruise Booking Day process to improve our ability to quickly secure your stateroom and collect payment during your initial inbound call. To make your booking phone call go smoothly, please have the following information on hand about yourself and each person sailing with your party, including:

• Member ID Number
• First, second and third stateroom category choices, as popular options sell out quickly for this event
• Special dietary needs
• Special medical needs
• Castaway Club Number (provided to repeat cruisers by Disney Cruise Line)

For each person sailing on the Member Cruise, please have the following information ready:

• Legal name and middle initial, spelled as it appears in print on appropriate citizenship documentation
• Physical home address (no P.O. boxes)
• Home telephone number
• Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Citizenship/nationality

To assist in your planning, you may wish to visit Disney Cruise Line  to view the ship layouts and general locations associated with the categories offered.

Find out the booking information and general rules concerning this 2025 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. Please keep in mind that all reservations are subject to availability.

Please note:

• Member Services will collect your payment at the time of booking; please have your payment method prepared.
• Booking requests will not be accepted by fax, email, live chat or Member Online Booking—or in person at the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT or the Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge at Disneyland Park. Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or (407) 566-3800 † to book your spot.
• Additional fees may apply for recreational activities and Port Adventures.
• Due to the unique nature of this special event, Disney Vacation Club has waived the policy of requiring at least one passenger to sail using Reservation Points for this Member Cruise voyage. If Members would like to pay by using both cash and Reservation Points, individual passengers must be paid for by using all cash or all Reservation Points.
• Disney Vacation Club will waive the initial transaction fee associated with booking your Disney Cruise Line reservation for this Member Cruise voyage.
• Disney Vacation Club will accept the following methods of payment for Members not using Reservation Points to book the cruise: Disney Gift Card, JCB, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. If paying by credit card, please have the credit card number, expiration date and the name that appears on the card available. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• For the safety of our Guests, women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of the embarkation date or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns. Neither a physician's medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be able to override the policy. Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.
• Disney Cruise Line policy prohibits infants less than 6 months of age on the date of embarkation to travel.
• Effective March 21, 2011, Members who do not purchase their ownership interests directly from Disney will not be able to use those Vacation Points to make reservations for the Member Cruise. If a Member wishes to pay entirely in cash, they must still own at least one Contract with ownership interests purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC. Effective June 3, 2021, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 150 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC.
• Members may book a maximum of 4 staterooms per Membership.

Important Information About Membership Extras:

Membership Extras—such as exchange options in the Disney Collection and options offered through hotel exchange, certain discounts, offers and special events—are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Membership Extras are also subject to availability and blockout dates may apply, including high periods of demand such as Christmas and New Year's Day. To receive any Membership Extras, purchasers must present a valid digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding valid photo ID.  Effective June 3, 2021, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 150 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc.  Exchange options in the Disney Collection and options offered through hotel exchange are not available for ownership interests not purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. after March 21, 2011 and, effective April 4, 2016, Members who have not purchased an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. will not have access to Membership Extras.

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