Star Trek Cruise

What Star Trek Cruise does

Star Trek: The Cruise is a themed, full-ship-charter cruise experience operated by Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC, a privately held St. Louis-based company founded in 2017. The core product is a 7-day Caribbean voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas, sailing from New Orleans to Cozumel, George Town, and Montego Bay, featuring celebrity appearances by actors from across the Star Trek franchise (including George Takei, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, and others), panels, themed nights, costume events, and dedicated fan programming. The business operates under an exclusive trademark license from Paramount Global (CBS) and serves a primary customer segment of dedicated Star Trek fans aged 21+, supplemented by sci-fi enthusiast families with older children.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time per-person ticket sales priced from approximately $2,770 to $13,640 based on cabin category, with separate non-refundable port fees, taxes, and gratuities of $400–$450 per person. Ancillary monetization includes the $900-per-person Dilithium Pass VIP upgrade offering private actor events and priority access, pre-cruise hotel packages at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, travel insurance via Travel Guard, and shore excursion bookings. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website (startrekthecruise.com) and a U.S./Canada phone line, supplemented by commission-free travel agent bookings; the company does not pay agent commission.

Beyond Star Trek: The Cruise, parent Entertainment Cruise Productions operates a portfolio of sister themed-cruise brands — The 80s Cruise, The 90s Cruise, High Seas Rally, and Comic-Con: The Cruise — leveraging shared operational infrastructure and cross-promotion across fan communities. The technology footprint is limited to a standard WordPress-based website, a custom reservation system, and integrated phone sales; there is no public API, mobile app, or disclosed AI capabilities. Marketing relies on email newsletters, organic social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), and the Cruise Collective alumni/loyalty program.

Name

Star Trek Cruise

Legal name

Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC

Website

https://startrekthecruise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star Trek: The Cruise is a themed, full-ship-charter cruise experience operated by Entertainment Cruise Productions, offering 7-day Caribbean voyages featuring Star Trek celebrity appearances, panels, and themed events for dedicated franchise fans aged 21 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Themed Fan Cruise Vacations

NAICS

Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Themed & Special-Interest Ocean Cruise Lines (THAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Themed cruise vacations
• Fan experience cruises
• Licensed celebrity cruises
• Caribbean themed voyages
• VIP cruise packages

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cruise Ticket Sales: Primary revenue comes from selling cruise tickets at per-person pricing based on cabin type. Prices range from $2,770 to $13,640 per person (double occupancy) for the 7-day voyage. Additional fees include $400 per person ($450 for suites) for port fees, taxes, and gratuities. The company also generates revenue through the optional Dilithium Pass VIP package priced at $900 per person, offering exclusive events and perks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Star Trek: The Cruise is a 7-day themed cruise vacation organized by Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC, operating as a full-ship charter aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. The product bundles cabin accommodations, Star Trek celebrity appearances, themed entertainment, theme nights, panels, and shore excursions into a single fan-focused voyage sailing from New Orleans to Caribbean ports (Cozumel, George Town, Montego Bay). Optional add-ons include the Dilithium Pass VIP upgrade, pre-cruise hotel, travel insurance, and shore excursions.

Product overview

Star Trek: The Cruise is a themed cruise vacation product organized by Entertainment Cruise Productions, operating as a full-ship charter aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. The core offering consists of the 7-day Star Trek: The Cruise X voyage featuring cabin accommodations across multiple categories (Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suites), Star Trek celebrity crew appearances with panels and performances, and themed entertainment experiences including interactive events and theme nights. Optional add-on products include the Dilithium Pass premium VIP package ($900 per person) offering exclusive actor events and priority access, pre-cruise hotel packages, travel insurance, and shore excursion bookings. The product is currently sold out for the 2027 sailing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Star Trek: The Cruise X A 7-day themed cruise experience for Star Trek fans featuring celebrity appearances, panels, performances, interactive events, themed nights, and Caribbean ports of call. The cruise hosts over 3,000 fans per sailing.
• Cabin Accommodations Multiple cabin types including Royal Suite (1,260 sq ft), Owner's Suite (506 sq ft), Grand Suites, Junior Suites, Ocean View, Balcony, and Interior cabins priced from $2,770 to $13,640 per person based on double occupancy.
• Star Trek Celebrity Crew Appearances Panels, Q&As, script readings, and meet-and-greets with Star Trek actors including George Takei, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, John de Lancie, and others from across the franchise's series.
• Dilithium Pass VIP Package A premium VIP upgrade priced at $900 per person offering exclusive perks including 3 private actor events, priority access to autograph/photograph sessions, reserved seating for main shows, a private actor luncheon, evening cocktail party, early merchandise access, concierge service, and priority rebooking for future cruises.
• Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Discounted hotel lodging at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans ($259/night) in the French Quarter exclusively available to Star Trek: The Cruise guests for pre-cruise accommodations.
• Theme Nights Evening-themed events including Gorn's Pajama Party, Holodeck Malfunction Mashup, Salute to Sci-Fi, Risa's Festival of the Moon, Star Trek Masquerade Ball, and Q's Costume Party with contest categories (Replicator, Elaborate, Mash-up, Out-Of-Universe).
• Ports of Call Shore Excursions Shore excursions at Caribbean ports including Cozumel (Mayan ruins, diving, fishing), George Town (Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City, snorkeling), and Montego Bay (jerk cuisine, golf, beaches, rainforest).
• Travel Insurance Optional travel insurance through Travel Guard Preferred plan offered via partnership with Entertainment Cruise Productions to protect cruise investments as all payments are non-refundable.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Royal Caribbean InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Caribbean provides the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship as the venue for Star Trek: The Cruise. The ship features over a dozen bars, restaurants, clubs, lounges, Vegas-style casino, full-service spa, and expansive pool deck. ECP charters the entire ship for their exclusive themed cruise, with Royal Caribbean providing the vessel, standard cruise amenities, and shipboard services including medical facilities, dietary accommodations, and accessibility services.
• Travel Guard (Travel Insurance)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment Cruise Productions partners with Travel Guard to offer travel insurance through their Preferred Plan. This partnership helps protect guests' cruise investments given the non-refundable payment policy. Insurance must be purchased within 14 days of deposit to secure broadest coverage including pre-existing conditions.
• Paramount GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar Trek is a trademark of CBS (Paramount) and the cruise operates under license to use the Star Trek brand, characters, and intellectual property. The Paramount logo appears on the website indicating an official relationship for the use of Star Trek franchise content including celebrity appearances, themed programming, and marketing materials featuring the iconic science fiction property.
• Scootaround (Mobility Equipment)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party mobility equipment rental company recommended for guests requiring wheelchairs or scooters. Royal Caribbean reserves onboard wheelchairs for medical emergencies only, making third-party rentals necessary for guests with mobility needs.
• Special Needs at Sea (Mobility Equipment)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecond recommended third-party provider for mobility assistive device rentals including wheelchairs and scooters. Partners with the cruise line to ensure accessibility for guests with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantis Events: Atlantis Events operates themed full-ship charters (primarily LGBTQ+ cruises) under a charter-and-theme model directly comparable to Entertainment Cruise Productions. Similar VIP tier structures and direct-to-consumer booking flow.
• Soul Train Cruise: A themed music-and-fandom cruise featuring celebrity performers and immersive programming at sea. Operates under a similar model of licensing a beloved entertainment IP and chartering a cruise ship for a dedicated fan community.
• Sixthman: Sixthman is the leading operator of full-ship themed charters at sea (e.g., The Rock Boat, Cayamo, Outlaw Country Cruise, BluesFest at Sea) and is the most direct structural comparable to Star Trek: The Cruise — same chartered-ship model, same fan-community targeting, similar pricing tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Caribbean International: Owner-operator of the Mariner of Seas (the ship chartered for Star Trek: The Cruise). Royal Caribbean is simultaneously supplier, charter partner, and broad incumbent in the underlying ocean cruise market that ECP layers themed content on top of.
• Carnival Corporation & plc: The world's largest cruise operator and a potential alternative charter partner. Operates broadly across mainstream cruise lines rather than themed charters; provides competitive context and a benchmark for ship charter cost structures.
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: Major mainstream cruise operator and another potential charter source. Provides competitive context on broad cruise demand and the economics of the full-ship charter market ECP participates in.

Others

• Comic-Con: The Cruise: Another ECP-operated sister brand extending the themed-cruise playbook to comic-con fandom. Operationally identical to Star Trek: The Cruise; included for ecosystem context rather than competitive comparison.
• The 90s Cruise: ECP's nostalgia-themed 1990s cruise, part of the same parent's portfolio. Not a true independent peer but illustrates the company's portfolio-extension strategy.
• High Seas Rally: Motorcycle-rally themed cruise operated by Entertainment Cruise Productions. Same parent and charter model as Star Trek: The Cruise; relevant for portfolio breadth assessment only.
• The 80s Cruise: Sister brand under Entertainment Cruise Productions (the same parent operating Star Trek: The Cruise). Themed-cruise format and operational infrastructure are identical, but not an independent peer — same ownership and shared back office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/startrekcruise
• YouTubeyoutube.com/startrekthecruise
• Facebookfacebook.com/startrekthecruise
• Instagraminstagram.com/startrek_the_cruise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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