February 07, 1988
MIAMI — More than a dozen popular stars from the ``Star Trek`` TV series and movies will set sail with 900 fans on a weekend cruise to the Bahamas in May, 1989. Among the celebrities planning to sail are Gene Roddenberry, creator of ``Star Trek,`` the science fiction show that first aired more than 20 years ago. He will be joined by members of the original cast, those from the feature films and several stars from the new television series, ``Star Trek: The Next Generation.``
Seatrek 89 is scheduled for May 12-15, 1989, aboard the S.S. Emerald Seas, which will be chartered from Miami-based Admiral Cruises. Ports of call will be Nassau, capital of the Bahamas on New Providence Island, and Little Stirrup Cay, a Bahamian out-island for the exclusive use of Admiral Cruises.
In addition to traditional cruise activities, there will be photo and autograph sessions with the stars, costume and talent shows, beach parties, panel discussions and other special events. Seatrek 89 (formerly known as Trekruise) is the third cruise to bring ``Star Trek`` fans and stars together.
In addition to Roddenberry, ``Trek`` celebrities planning to sail include Majel Barrett (``Chapel``), Robinurtis (``Saavik``), Jimmy Doohan
(``Scotty``), Walter Koenig (``Chekov``), Mark Lenard (``Sarek``), Nichelle Nichols (``Uhura``), George Takei (``Sulu``) and Grace Lee Whitney (``Rand``). Joining them from the ``Next Generation`` cast are, among others, Michael Dorn (``Worf``) and Jonathan Frakes (``Riker``). Additional names will be announced. Also scheduled to appear are ``Trek``-related guests, such Andy Probert, designer of the Starship Enterprise.
Rates for the cruise begin at $475 a person, double occupancy, plus port charges. A free brochure is available from Seatrek 89, c/o Exclusively Cruises, 14107 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami, Fla. 33176. Paramount Pictures is in no way associated with Seatrek 89, which is produced by Seatrek Enterprises Inc.
