‘Star Trek’ cruise will celebrate show’s 60th birthday with William Shatner and more stars

February 24, 2025

USA TODAY – “Star Trek” will have a 60th birthday celebration on the high seas.

The ninth installment of the popular theme cruise , Star Trek: The Cruise IX, will mark six nearly decades since the franchise’s first TV series premiered when it sets sail next year. Like past installments, the cruise will feature a stacked lineup of talent, including stars from the original 1960s show like William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and Walter Koenig (Ensign Pavel Chekov).

“We’ve planned a week of incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to honor the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, ” Chris Hearing, partner and executive director of theme cruises at Entertainment Cruise Productions, said in a news release. “Celebrating this milestone with both William Shatner and Walter Koenig is a dream come true for fans.”

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