We’ll see how the rest of the episodes play out, but I couldn’t help but think that first episode will give potential new customers a false sense of what cruising is like: every cabin is a giant suite, every cruiser is an attractive 20 or 30 something, the pool deck is empty and it will be easy to find a lounger. Although, I suppose the original probably did some of that too.
I also happened to be reading an Amazing Race board today. Their opinion seemed to be that this show was poorly placed in between Survivor and The Amazing Race and that fans of those shows have no interest in watching The Real Love Boat or cruising.