An iconic “Star Trek: The Next Generation” couple is coming back together for Star Trek: The Cruise 2026. Fans of the sizzling chemistry between First Officer Will Riker and Counselor Deanna Troi will be thrilled to know the official website for the cruise lists Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis, the actors who portrayed the pair, as members of the crew who will be on board for the ship’s journey!
As fans know, Troi and Riker first met years before their fateful assignments to the U.S.S. Enterprise-D in the first season of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The two had previously been engaged, with Troi still referring to Riker by the intimately affectionate Betazoid term “Imzadi.” During most of their seven-year tenure serving on the Enterprise, Riker and Troi remained on friendly terms, but passions flared occasionally.
The couple finally tied the knot to the delight of “Star Trek” fans everywhere in the film “Star Trek: Nemesis,” the fourth and final “TNG” feature film. Read on to find out who else be on board the cruise.
Watch Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis Share Cuddly Chemistry in Comic Con Interview
The undeniable chemistry between the actors who brought Will Riker and Deanna Troi to life beginning in 1987 with the premiere of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” has never faded over the years. In 2014, the pair cutely sat side-by-side to answer questions at Comic Con, with Sirtis familiarly resting her head on Frakes’ shoulder several times.
They talked about what they think of Comic Con, saying attending is like “walking into a room of your adoring fans.” Sirtis also shared a trivia fact with Frakes, letting him know their beloved show was the number one television program in Canada during its run.
The two stars also discussed their former “Star Trek: The Next Generation” castmates, saying, “We’re all still best friends.” Sirtis added, “I think we’re the only “Star Trek” cast where all seven of us get along famously.” The actress then joked, “That’s why there’s never gonna be a book. No publisher wants to hear how much fun it was and how much we love each other,” as she reminisced on the cast’s drama-free times together.
Star Trek: The Cruise 2026 Full Crew List
Along with Frakes and Sirtis, many more famous faces and fan-favorites are set to board the cruise, which sets sail February 20. USA Today says organizers have planned special events to celebrate the beloved sci-fi franchise’s 60th anniversary during the trip.
The most famous “Star Trek” actor attending the cruise will be William Shatner, who played the devilishly handsome Captain Kirk on “Star Trek: The Original Series.”
Frakes and Sirtis will also be reunited with their “TNG” castmate Denise Crosby, who played Tasha Yar. Despite only appearing in 27 episodes of the show, Crosby has remained firmly planted in fans’ hearts as an enduring favorite.
Other “Star Trek” cast members on the crew of the cruise include:
- Walter Koenig
- John De Lancie
- Terry Farrell
- Nana Visitor
- Armin Shimerman
- Max Grodenchik
- Chase Masterson
- Robert Picardo
- John Billingsley
- Connor Trinneer
- Anthony Montgomery
- Dominic Keating
- Doug Jones
- Anthony Rapp
- Avaah Blackwell
- Raven Dauda
- David Benjamin Tomlinson
- Todd Stashwick
- Tawny Newsome
- Eugene Cordero
- Noel Wells
- Kerrice Brooks
- Zoe Steiner
Fans hoping to join the voyage must join a waitlist, as tickets are currently sold out.
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