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Star Trek Cruise and Insight Cruises Origin

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Participants: Randal Schwartz, Charlie Datin, Richard Datin
Company: Insight Cruises

  • Star Trek Cruise and Insight Cruises Origin

  • The family connection behind the Smithsonian's Star Trek Enterprise model and the origin of thematic Geek Cruises.

  • The Smithsonian Model

    • The original 11-foot filming model of the Star Trek Starship Enterprise is on display at the Smithsonian.
    • This historic model was constructed by Richard Datin, the late father of my friend Charlie Datin.

  • Cruise Origins

    • Charlie Datin went on to create the concept of a "Star Trek Cruise" (known as CruiseTrek).
    • The success and structure of the Star Trek Cruise directly influenced the creation of Insight Cruises (originally Geek Cruises), which became one of my long-term clients and Travel hosts.
These facts are as Randal recalls them, but much time has passed for most of this. If you find a factual error, please email realmerlyn@gmail.com.