Next-Gen Platform Provides a Seamless End-to-End Cruise Booking Process for Travelers

SANTA FE, NM / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) ("NextTrip," "we," "our," or the "Company"), a leading travel technology company, today announced the launch of NextTrip Cruise, an innovative online cruise booking platform designed to simplify and enhance the cruise planning experience. With real-time availability, access to expert cruise specialists, and exclusive travel perks, NextTrip Cruise offers a seamless end-to-end booking process for travelers seeking the ultimate cruise vacation.

NextTrip Cruise launches with live booking access to over 35 cruise partners (including ocean, river, and expedition) and 10,000 sailings, offering special pricing, exclusive amenities, and 450 hosted sailings. Travelers can also enjoy discounted transfers and pre- and post-cruise stays at significantly lower rates than standard cruise line add-ons, while enjoying access to NextTrip's concierge services, all designed to deliver VIP-level experiences and unparalleled value.

"Cruise planning is one of the most complex travel experiences, with countless options and packages to navigate," said John McMahon, COO of NextTrip Travel. "Our real-time availability, expert cruise specialists, and seamless booking process empower travelers to explore, shop, and book with confidence-while saving time and money. With our end-to-end cruise solutions, we're hoping to ensure NextTrip Cruise customers keep coming back for their next voyage-and the one after that.

"NextTrip Cruise is designed to transform the way travelers book cruises by eliminating outdated, time-consuming processes and providing instant access to personalized cruise options. Through cutting-edge technology, industry-leading partnerships, and expert support, we believe it will set a new standard for convenience, value, and excellence in the cruise industry," concluded McMahon.

William Kerby, NextTrip CEO, added, "We were able to leverage our 49% ownership stake in Five Star Alliance, to gain entry into the lucrative cruise market in just 60 days. Five Star Alliance has a proven record with cruise bookings, partnerships with over 35 leading cruise lines, and is a member of a network with purchasing power of $11 billion in travel sales (gross bookings), ensuring NextTrip Cruise customers receive competitive pricing and access to exclusive deals. The cruise industry is projected to reach US$53 billion by 2029 with over 46 million passengers, according to Statista. As the market continues to expand, we believe that NextTrip Cruise is well positioned to become a recognized player by combining cutting-edge technology, exclusive perks, and competitive pricing."

When booking with NextTrip Cruise, travelers enjoy exclusive benefits designed to enhance their vacation. These luxurious services and amenities are available on thousands of voyages and destinations:

• Private Shore Excursions - Customize cruise with a private excursion led by local guides who reveal hidden gems not easily found.

• Private Car and Driver in Port - Enjoy a seamless travel experience with a private transfer to or from port, ensuring comfort and convenience.

• Shipboard Credits - Receive complimentary credits to use toward dining, spa treatments, souvenirs, or shore excursions.

• Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Stay - Extend vacations with stays at top hotels and resorts in ports around the world.

With NextTrip Cruise, every detail is designed to make the journey effortless and unforgettable.

For more information or to book your next cruise, visit NextTrip.com/cruises

About NextTrip
NextTrip (NASDAQ: NTRP) is a technology-driven platform delivering innovative travel booking and travel media solutions. NextTrip Leisure offers individual and group travelers' vacations to the most popular and sought-after destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and around the world. The NextTrip Media platform - Compass.tv and Travel Magazine - provides a social media space for viewers to explore, educate, and share their "bucket list" travel experiences with friends. Additionally, NextTrip is planning an end-to-end content ecosystem that utilizes AI-assisted travel planning to capture advertising, build brand awareness, reward loyalty, and drive bookings. For more information and to book a trip, visit www.nexttrip.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "prospects," "outlook," and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would," "may," and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are risks relating to, among other things, continued development efforts for the Company's NextTrip Cruise platform the Company's other platforms; market acceptance and use of NextTrip Cruise and NextTrip's other platforms; changes to NextTrip's ownership in and/or relationship with Five Star Alliance; changes in travel, and in particular cruise travel, trends; changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the Company; the overall level of consumer demand for NextTrip's products/services; general economic conditions and other factors affecting consumer confidence, preferences, and behavior in the travel industry; disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets; the financial strength of NextTrip's customers; NextTrip's ability to raise additional capital to fund its operations; NextTrip's ability to successfully implement its business strategy; NextTrip's exposure to litigation claims and other loss contingencies; stability of consumer demand for NextTrip's products; any breaches of, or interruptions in, NextTrip's information systems; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of products as well as foreign currency fluctuations; NextTrip's ability to maintain its Nasdaq listing; and changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. NextTrip disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties that could impact NextTrip's forward-looking statements, please see disclosures contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 filed with the SEC on September 4, 2024 and our other filings with the SEC which may be viewed at www.sec.gov.

CONTACT
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Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-491-8235
NTRP@mzgroup.us
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SOURCE: NextTrip