Grand plans for a replica of Titanic, the “ship of dreams,” initially splashed into the media in 2012 when Clive Palmer, an Australian businessman, mining tycoon and former politician announced his goal of creating the “ship where those dreams can finally come true” in the form of Titanic II. Similar innovations have kept the spirit of luxurious travel and romantic love that Titanic embodied alive, but Palmer seems more determined than the others.
In 2015, financial disputes with the Chinese government froze development on Palmer’s project, which diminished a lot of credibility Palmer and Blue Star Line, Palmer’s shipping company that’s behind the project, had. However, after cruising through those minor bumps in the road, in September 2018, Palmer announced that production for Titanic II will go on (and on). Dates have yet to be announced, but the two-week maiden voyage is expected to depart in 2022, just in time for the 110th anniversary of the shipwreck. He must have listened to Jack, because he never let go of his goal.
Palmer desires to create a replica as similar to the original as possible, yet this time with modern navigation, radar and technology; multiple safety chutes and slides; and similar dimensions, while increasing the width on the ship to provide increased stability. And of course with more than enough lifeboats this time across the pond. Titanic II will be a nine-deck ship with 840 cabins to accommodate up to 2,435 passengers. After the maiden voyage from Dubai to Southampton, the vessel will set sail on the original transatlantic voyage and stop in the ports the RMS Titanic unfortunately wasn’t able to complete, from Southampton to New York, and hopefully many more since it’s expecting to be making weekly trips between the United States and United Kingdom throughout the summer!
If you have clients waiting for their chance to sail on Titanic II, you can satisfy their desire for a bit by sending them to one of these three authentic Titanic museums located around the world.
Titanic Belfast in Belfast, Ireland
Just two hours away from Dublin is home to the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience in Belfast, Ireland. This industrial empire of a city is where the RMS Titanic was built, so there’s no doubt about this experience being one for the books. There are six floors of interactive galleries where visitors can explore the shipyard, dive deep into the ocean to uncover Titanic’s myths and legends, find artifacts from passengers onboard and experience elegant dining that was available way back when.
SeaCity Museum in Southampton, England
Everyone experienced Rose’s story in James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” but who wouldn’t want to see, read and hear even more Titanic survivor stories? If your clients are travelling to London, send them two hours north to Southampton where passengers departed for America over a century ago. Southampton was known as Britain’s premier passenger port, bustling with boutiques, restaurants and businesses. Museum visitors will discover the intricate layout of the vessel, experience the Disaster Room describing the collision and learn all about the ship that came to rescue the fortunate passengers.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Nova Scotia, Canada
Are your clients cruising through Canada? If they’re already there, create a memorable and educational trip by recommending a tour telling Titanic’s story from the perspective of Carpathia, the ship that came to rescue survivors from the “unsinkable ship.” This permanent exhibit is called “Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax.” Visitors will glimpse into the lives of passengers travelling in each class, learn about the connection between Halifax and Titanic, while taking in the captivating photos, artifacts and stories from survivors and victims of this tragedy.
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