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Celebrate The 30th Anniversary of Star Trek Voyager On A Florida Cruise

Actress Kate Mulgrew (Left) Stars As (Captain Kathryn Janeway) And Susanna Thompson Stars As (The Borg Queen) In United Paramount Network's Sci-Fi Television Series "Star Trek: Voyager." Episode: "Unimatrix Zero, Part Two."

Calling all trekkies. This excursion is for you. Celebrate The 30th anniversary of Star Trek Voyager on a Florida cruise. This Star Trek Voyager cruise is billed as the world’s most immersive Star Trek experience. It is scheduled to sail from Miami on February 23rd and head to Costa Maya, Cozumel and Belize City. This is next year so you have lots of time to get your costumes ready.

Star Trek cruises have been taking place annually for the last seven years with Royal Caribbean. However this one promises to be one for the ages. Voyager crew members Kate Mulgrew, Jeri Ryan, Robert Beltran, Robert Picardo and Roxann Dawson will be on the boat with fans. That's not all. Additional stars from Voyager and the extended franchise are also scheduled to join. Besides cruising with these celebrities, the experience includes all kinds of Star Trek-themed shows, events, activities and parties.

Here is Actress Kate Mulgrew (Left) who Stars As (Captain Kathryn Janeway). She is with Actor Tim Russ who Stars As (Tactical/Security Officer, Tuvok) In "Star Trek: Voyager."

“We’ve been planning our Voyager celebration for quite some time and are thrilled to share the news with Star Trek fans,” says Chris Hearing. He is a Partner and Executive Director of Theme Cruises at Entertainment Cruise Productions. “It will be a truly special experience for our guests to see so many of Voyager’s crew members on Star Trek: The Cruise VIII.”

Click here for more info on the upcoming Star Trek Voyager cruise from Florida.

Best Cruise Lines For 2023

I'm hoping next year to go on a cruise, and if you share my love of traveling and love that idea for yourself, here are the best cruise lines for 2023.

It's amazing to me that of all the traveling I've done, I have yet to go on a cruise. I have some friends that have gone that didn't care for it, but for the most part, it's been mostly rave reviews. It's easy to see why cruising is so popular—there’s something for everyone! Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure (or both!). You can visit multiple destinations without having to worry about packing and unpacking your luggage each time you move locations. Plus, cruises offer plenty of opportunities for fun excursions and onboard events such as game shows and karaoke nights.

U.S. News & World Report have put out their 2023 rankings of the best cruise lines. They looked at 17 cruise lines and considered things like ship quality, ratings by travelers, ratings by experts and health ratings based on sanitation scores. They ranked cruise lines in six categories: Best Cruise Lines for the Money, Best Cruise Lines for Families, Best Cruise Lines for Couples, Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean, Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean and Best Luxury Cruise Lines.

Especially being in Florida with so many port options, cruising is a great option when it comes to planning your next vacation. With lots of ships to choose from, heading out on the open water allows travelers of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable experience at sea! So what are you waiting for? Start planning your dream voyage today!

Best Cruise Lines For 2023:

Best Cruise Lines for the Money

1. Virgin Voyages
2. Carnival Cruise Line
3. Celebrity Cruises

Best Cruise Lines for Families

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Carnival Cruise Line

Best Cruise Lines for Couples

1. Viking Ocean Cruises
2. Seabourn Cruise Line
3. Azamara

Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Virgin Voyages
3. Celebrity Cruises

Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean

1. Viking Ocean Cruises
2. Seabourn Cruise Line
3. Azamara

Best Luxury Cruise Lines

1. Viking Ocean Cruises
2. Seabourn Cruise Line
3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.