The Real Love Boat has revealed the cast of the new dating show, set to make its maiden voyage on 10 and 10Play.
The network’s new reality TV dating show will premiere on Wednesday, 5 October, at 7.30 pm.
Australia will see 21 single men and women find love on a romantic cruise across the Mediterranean sea in the hopes of finding “the one”.
Top: Paolo Arrigo. Bottom left to right: Hannah Ferrier, Darren McMullen and Daniel Doody
The Real Love Boat will set sail aboard Princess Cruises ship, Regal Princess, sailing across the waters of Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Turkey and Montenegro.
On board is host Darren McMullen, cruise director Hannah Ferrier, head of entertainment Daniel Doody, and Princess Cruises’ captain Paolo Arrigo will be on board to guide our hopefuls on their quest to true love.
Ben, 39 (QLD), Chelsea 28 (QLD), Chris, 29 (ACT) and Courtney, 25 (VIC)
Queensland was interesting the state with the biggest number of singles with wellbeing coach Ben, hairdresser Chelsea, personal trainer Dalton, distillery manager Daniel, physio assistant Harley, event co-ordinator Katie, digital marketer Mikaila, dental receptionist Moana, business manager Naomi and retail assistant Sari.
On what makes him the ultimate catch, Harley said: “I can cook, and I am driven and respectful.”
Twins Harley (QLD) and Jesse (VIC), 23, Moana, 26 (QLD), Jack, 34 (NSW), Naomi, 28 (QLD)
From New South Wales are carpenter Jack, social enterprise manager Jay, adventure co-ordinator Josh, disability support worker Keanu, chef Paddy and digital strategist Tyler.
Tyler, self-confessed “chronically single”, shared she has never been on a date. When asked why she was single, Tyler said: “I am just a lot for people to get used to.”
From Victoria are functions manager Courtney and carpenter Jesse, twin brother of Harley.
Keanu, 26 (NSW), Tyler, 23 (NSW), Paul, 28 (WA), and Paddy, 27 (NSW)
Representing Australia’s Capital Territory are real estate agent Chris, who is openly bi-sexual.
Chris shared that he finds that he struggles to put himself out there as he is worried about how a potential partner will take his sexuality.
Jay, 30 (NSW), Sari, 24 (QLD), Josh, 28 (NSW) and Sally, 31 (WA)
On what qualities he looks for in a partner, Chris said: “Someone who shares my passion for travel and can help me best version of myself.”
Meanwhile, health and lifestyle co-ordinator Paul, and wedding dress designer Sally fly the flag for Western Australia.
Dalton, 27 (QLD), Katie, 25 (QLD), Daniel, 25 (QLD) and Mikaila, 23 (QLD)
