The first "official" Star Trek cruise will have William Shatner as the host.

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Shatner, who of course played Captain James T. Kirk, said that he is "excited to be the host of Star Trek: The Cruise," according to the official announcement “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," Shatner said.He will be joining other former Star Trek actors Marina Sirtis, John De Lancie, Robert Picardo, Denise Crosby, and Jonathan Frakes. The cruise sets sail on January 9, 2017.

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