The Royal Caribbean cruise line is celebrating the fact that the world’s biggest cruise ship is two year old. The Icon of the Seas’ maiden voyage took place on January 27, 2024, departing from the Port of Miami, Florida, USA. Over 120,000 families sailed onboard the 5,610-passenger ship during the timeframe. It’s almost impossible to compare … More Today’s Titanic: ‘Icon of the Seas’ Is 2 Years Old
in 2002, I was lucky enough to take a winter transatlantic crossing onboard the legendary QE2, towards the end of her career. However, not all aspects of the experience were great and there was a North Atlantic storm too. You can read my review below. The QE2 retired in 2008 and eventually became a floating … More Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner
Creating a modern replica of a vintage ocean liner today, is virtually impossible. And even if you could, who would want to cruise on it? Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (For hundreds of Titanic II videos and other nautical videos)
The original Titanic had a ‘radio room’, and so will Clive Palmer’s Titanic II. The video below gives the history and the details of this feature. Enjoy… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
Apart from “when”, the other big mystery is “where will Clive Palmer’s replica Titanic be built”? Originally, at the start of the project, Mr. Palmer said “China”, but later he said “Europe”. However, there are other options. Below are a number of speculative videos. Enjoy! Malcolm Or Or Or Or Question: Where do you think … More Which Shipyard Will Build Titanic II?
It’s now January 2026 and another year has been lost in the Titanic II saga. We still don’t have any definitive news that Clive Palmer has secured a shipyard. Therefore, we do not have a realistic timeline for the completion of Titanic II. Could 2026 be the “Make or Break” year for the Titanic II … More Titanic II: The Never Ending Story
Clive Palmer has won a major legal victory. Palmer had alleged that his lawyer, Sam Iskander, stole $28m from his business. Palmer is quoted as saying in the past, that litigation “is his hobby”. He does quite a lot of it and is very good at it. However, Iskander has made a video apoeal for … More Palmer’s Lawyer Steals $28m, But Innocent People Are Caught-Up
Although there are videos on YouTube and media articles which claim that Clive Palmer’s Titanic II has been cancelled, I suggests otherwise. Watch on… Malcolm Below: Beware the YouTube ‘clickbait’ videos: . The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
Not everybody thinks Titanic II is a good idea. In fact some commentators think that the concept of a ‘replica’ Titanic ship, is simply disrespectful to the 1,517 souls that lost their lives on-board the ship, on the 15th April 1912? My video below discusses this very sensitive issue. Malcolm Q: Disrespectful or not? What … More Titanic II: A Disrespectful Idea?
Modern ships do not need four funnels, as the original RMS Titanic had. However, Clive Palmer has found a novel use for the two forward funnels onboard his Titanic II. Watch on.. Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (For hundreds of Titanic II videos and other nautical videos)
The ill fated RMS Titanic has sat at the bottom of the Atlantic for over one hundred years. Not surprisingly, it is rusting away at an increasing rate. Sadly, there will be nothing left soon. Please see the video below, which provides a comparison between the wreck then and now. Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel … More Rusting Titanic Will Soon Disappear Forever
In 1962, France launched their “ship of state,” the SS Fance ocean liner. She was bigger than Titanic. By the 1980’s people no longer needed ocean liners. Most were scrapped. However, the SS France was transformed to become the SS Norway. She became the first Caribbean mega-ship. The SS Noway was popular for a further … More SS France (SS Norway) Ocean Liner
Blue Star Line, April 2024: Step aboard Clive Palmer’s Titanic II and enter a realm of opulence and grandeur reminiscent of the Edwardian era. As a first-class passenger, you are greeted with the resplendent sight of ornate chandeliers casting a warm, inviting glow upon polished woodwork and sumptuous fabrics. Elegantly attired stewards attend to your … More The First Class Experience
Blue Star Line, April 2024: Step into the refined world of second-class accommodations aboard Clive Palmer’s Titanic II, where understated elegance meets unparalleled comfort. As a second-class passenger, you are welcomed into tastefully appointed cabins adorned with fine furnishings and soft, inviting hues that exude a sense of warmth and tranquillity… (Continued in video) (Unofficial … More The Second Class Experience
April 2, 2024: The vibrant world of third-class accommodations aboard Clive Palmer’s Titanic II, is where a sense of camaraderie and adventure awaits. As a third-class passenger, you are welcomed into cozy cabins adorned with simple yet comfortable furnishings, providing a snug haven for rest and relaxation during your voyage. A taste of how it … More The Third Class Experience
Titanic II’s design is, of course, based on a 1912 ocean liner. However, she will not have coal fired steam boilers. She will have a modern propulsion system, including Azipods. Watch on for details.. Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Hundreds of Titanic II and other nautical videos)
Clive Palmer’s extraordinary collection of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles proved unstoppable at the 50th anniversary Concours d’Elegance in Brisbane, with his 1938 Mercedes 540 K named outright winner of the show. In total, Mr Palmer’s entries claimed eight major awards, underlining both the quality and depth of his collection. Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel … More Palmer Enjoys Car Show Success
The SS United States Conservancy owns an extensive collection of ship artefacts, fixtures, furnishings, vintage audio-visual material, and archival documentation that tell the story of the SS United States and situate America’s Flagship in its cultural and historical context. For over a decade, the Conservancy has advanced plans for a future museum to house its … More The SS United States Ocean Liner Museum
Work on the Chinese “Romandisea” replica Titanic (not Palmer’s Titanic) began in 2012. Remember, it was NEVER going to be a real working ship, but a full-sized theme park attraction, in China. Romandisea should have been completed in 2017, but the whole theme park project ran in financial difficulties. Volunteer workers, rather than paid workers, … More The Forgotten Titanic, China
Did you know that Clive Palmer was a “Petrol Head”? The Somerset region will be home to Australia’s biggest car museum, after the council approved a development application by controversial businessman Clive Palmer. The former politician in June abandoned plans to build a huge vintage car and motorcycle museum on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. However, Somerset … More Palmer’s $100m Car Museum: Construction Begins
Many of us dream about the idea of cruising onboard the Titanic. Titanic II will fulfil that dream. However, how much will the fare be, when she enters service in 2027? Could we even afford to go on the maiden crossing to New York? Please see the videos below. Malcolm (Below) Ticket Auction: . The … More Titanic II: How Much Will The Fare Be?
I was lucky enough to first cruise onboard Cunard’s ‘Queen Mary 2’ in 2004, in her maiden season. I always wanted to cruise on her again, but time just slipped through my fingers like sand. However, I finally did in June 2024 – twenty years later! The Queen Mary 2 is not just a regular … More Queen Mary 2: The Only Modern Ocean Liner
Rolling Stone, March 2024, By Miles KLee Billionaire Says His Long-Delayed ‘Titanic II’ Ship Will Be Antidote to ‘Woke’ Politics Full Clive Palmer ‘Rolling Stone’ interview – HERE Malcolm . The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today the appointment of V.Ships Leisure as the official ship management services partner for Titanic II. “As one of the world’s largest suppliers of management and outsourcing services to the maritime leisure industry, it is a delight to have them on board for this historic project.”, Mr Palmer … More ‘V.Ships Leisure’ On-board For Titanic II
Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today that leading international marine classification society, Lloyd’s Register, had committed to the Titanic II project. “We are very pleased to announce that Lloyd’s Register will once again be working on Titanic II, joining a strong global team bringing the magnificent replica ship to life”. “Blue Star Line … More Lloyd’s Register Commits To Titanic II
In 2013 Clive Palmer announced his Titanic II project in New York and London, by holding lavish press conferences. Below are the official ‘Blue Star Line’ Titanic II launch videos. Below are Clive Palmer’s original 2013 Titanic II ‘Global Launch’ press conferences: Below: New York, 2013 (Parts 1) Below: New York ( Part 2) Below: … More Titanic II – The Ship Where Dreams Will Come True
Blue Star Line is pleased to announce that world leading marine architecture and interior design company Tillberg Design of Sweden will once again be working on Titanic II. Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer, said Tillberg was the perfect choice to bring the grand vision of Titanic II to life. “We are very fortunate to … More Tillberg Design To Recommence Work On Titanic II
Global ship design firm Deltamarin onboard for Titanic II Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today that Finnish-based ship design and marine engineering company Deltamarin had committed to the Titanic II project. “We are delighted to announce that Deltamarin – one of the world’s leading ship design companies – will once again be working … More Titanic II: Deltamarin Onboard Again
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer has announced the appointment of legal and business executive Baljeet Singh as Global Project Director of Titanic II. A qualified lawyer, Ms Singh already has extensive experience with Titanic II, serving as the project’s director with Blue Star Line from 2012 to 2015. Her past work on the project … More Titanic II Global Director Appointed
Australian Billionaire, Clive Palmer, has resurrected his plan to build a replica of the ill-fated Titanic several times now. This article refers to the first “resurrection”. Mr Palmer, released a statement in September 2018, as chairman of Blue Star Line, saying the company had recommenced work to build Titanic II to operate on the London … More Titanic ll European Chief Appointed
Text: Blue Star Line, April 2024: Clive Palmer’s vision is to not only build a ship, but rebuild a legend that has captivated millions of people for over a century. Central to this vision is an authentic passenger experience that recreates life aboard the most famous passenger liner in history. In 2012, the year of … More The Blue Star Line
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