120 singles have signed up for a chance to meet that special someone on the 'love boat' to Pulau Redang.

Date: 2007-05-01

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120 singles have signed up for a chance to meet that special someone on the 'love boat' to Pulau Redang.

Participants from a diverse background and aged between early 20s and 60, had 40 hours to get to know each other.

It was a nervous start but with some ice breaking activities, the atmosphere soon warmed up.

The cruise was organised by Romancing Singapore with the help of four dating agencies.

Participants also got relationship advice during a one-on-one session with dating professionals

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