New York, NY (August 24, 2015) — Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC today announced the launch of Star Trek: The Cruise, an immersive Star Trek experience for 2,200 fans, set to sail in January 2017.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic franchise, the first authorized cruise under license by CBS Consumer Products will offer fans the opportunity to engage with the global science-fiction phenomenon’s past, present and future universe.
William Shatner, who portrayed the iconic James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, will be on board to socialize with fans and lead the celebration.
“I am excited to be the host of Star Trek: The Cruise,” says William Shatner. “When I was told that this was the first authorized Star Trek cruise and part of the 50th anniversary celebration, I just knew that my participation would be something that our fans would enjoy. It should be a lot of fun.”
Fan favorites from the franchise will also join the voyage, including Marina Sirtis, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Picardo, John de Lancie, James Darren, Denise Crosby, Steven Rankin, Vaughn Armstrong and Casey Biggs.
Star Trek: The Cruise will include innovative programming that brings the stars together with guests in extraordinary settings and journeys as it sails from January 9-15, 2017 from Miami, FL to Cozumel (Mexico), Nassau (Bahamas) and the private island of Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas). Quintessential locations from the television shows and films will be recreated onboard while events will be built around key characters and their defining traits. More actors, performers and industry leaders joining Star Trek: The Cruise will be announced in the coming weeks.
Star Trek: The Cruise will give guests the chance to become part of the Star Trek universe throughout their 6 day, 6 night voyage. Staffed by crew dressed in distinctive uniforms featured from the franchise, every venue on the ship will pay homage to favorite Star Trek haunts and destinations with parties and gaming competitions inspired by pivotal moments in the series’ history. The cruise will host a series of events featuring experts exploring the impact of Star Trek on social issues, technology and scientific development.
Entertainment Cruise Productions is the world leader in live entertainment at sea and has produced more than 60 full ship charters over the world. “Being able to program and produce a Star Trek cruise is both a great honor and a huge responsibility,” says Ron Roy, Marketing Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions. “In many respects, Star Trek is the Holy Grail of cruise concepts and we are grateful for the opportunity. This cruise will be amazing.”
Cabin prices begin at $995 per person, and include all meals, tickets to all major events, parties, activities and even 24-hour room service.
Visit www.StarTrekTheCruise.com or follow hashtag #StarTrekTheCruise for more information in the coming months.
