Get ready for love on the high seas. Host Darren McMullen sets sail through the Mediterranean with a group of Australia's most eligible singles, as their love stories begin.

A new single sends ripples across the deck as she steps aboard in idyllic Gibraltar, and love interests and destination dates are put on the Captain's table. Will the stakes prove too much for some?

The Real Love Boat arrives in the stylish city of Marseille, France. Three lucky couples disembark for their most romantic destination date yet. But who will show their true colours and rock the boat?

The Mediterranean cruise continues with two new sexy singles boarding in search of their one true love. Will new connections be made or is somebody about to get the old heave-ho?

Australia's most eligible singles are hoping to find their ferry-tale ending as they sail into Civitavecchia, Italy. However, as some couples become stronger, others will be left high and dry.

Docking in the beautiful Greek city of Heraklion, our singles push themselves out of their comfort zone to find love with Destination Dates, cocktail parties, and one-on-one time on the Real Love Boat.

Tonight, we sail to the Turkish port of Kusadasi. After some dramatic events the night before, our singles are keeping their eye on the prize - true love. But will they have their happily ever after?

As we dock in the colourful city of Istanbul, it's Destination Dates galore, with new couples being put to the test. Will mutual feelings blossom, or will one lonely heart walk the plank?

The Real Love Boat returns to Greece, and docks in Mykonos. The Cupids are keeping an eye out for where new relationships can form, and deliver the goods with brand new intruders boarding the ship.

The buoyant passengers sail to Athens, and three lucky couples head to shore to see if love can blossom. But with rocky seas on the horizon, one single may see their dreams capsized.

The Greek city of Santorini provides a beautiful backdrop for dates on board, with the couples getting more serious. With drama aboard the high seas, who will be left high and dry?

With only a handful a couples left on The Real Love Boat, it is time for the passengers to get even more serious. Nerves are frayed, emotions are running high and there will be devastating departures.

There's a buzz of excitement on the Med, as the remaining three couples have final Destination Dates in Naples and the winning couple with the strongest and most genuine connection is announced!