I Interviewed The Love Boat’s Ted Lange: His Advice for Cruisers Today
December 6, 2025
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What would Isaac from The Love Boat tell today’s cruisers?
In this special interview, I sit down with Ted Lange, the iconic actor behind one of television’s most beloved cruise characters, to talk all things modern cruising, Princess Cruises’ 50 years in Australia, and of course… Isaac’s top cruise tip!
Ted shares his thoughts on today’s mega-ships, what’s changed since the days of The Love Boat, and what hasn’t changed at all. We also chat about his famous two-finger point (yes, he improvised it!), his bartender training, and his advice for anyone stepping onboard a ship in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you grew up watching The Love Boat or you’re a modern cruiser looking for expert insight, this is a fun, nostalgic, and surprisingly practical conversation you won’t want to miss.
In this video:
• Ted Lange on being in Sydney for Princess Cruises’ 50th anniversary
• Isaac’s advice for cruisers today
• What he thinks of modern cruise ships
• The story behind the iconic “Isaac point”
• His real-life bartender training
• How cruising has evolved since the Love Boat era
• Why he still loves the cruise community
• A few surprises and heartfelt reflections along the way
About Ted Lange & The Love Boat
Ted Lange played Isaac Washington, the charismatic bartender aboard the Pacific Princess in the classic TV series The Love Boat. The show helped launch the modern cruise industry, introducing millions to the idea of holidaying at sea. Ted continues to celebrate that legacy today.
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0:00 Introduction
0:13 Nostalgia and Legacy
2:06 The Cast Were Friends
3:17 Theatre and Casting
4:19 Cleaned Out!
5:07 On Being Recognised
6:09 Two Finger Salute
6:57 Bartending School
8:16 Fantail Dragway
9:03 What Would Isaac Think Today
10:20 First Day Cruise Tip
11:10 Inspired to Become Crew
11:56 Inspired to Travel
13:24 Final Thoughts
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