Australian billionaire, Clive Palmer, is of course planning to build Titanic II, a “replica” of the 1912 ocean liner. It will be a fully functioning ship. However, it will NOT really be a replica at all. It is simply not possible to build a “replica” of the Titanic today. Let me explain the many reasons why … More You Can’t Build A Replica Titanic
As well as this blog (Titanic II News), I also have another blog called “WaterWorld”. It is a more general cruise blog, which features news (and speculation) mainly about cruise ships, cruise lines and river boats. It also features my reviews of cruises that I’ve taken, including those on the Ocean Liners: QE2, QM2 and the … More My Other Blog
The original RMS Titanic, had one small “Bathing Pool”. So will Clive Palmer’s Titanic II. However, it will be very different from a pool onboard a modern passengers ship. Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Hundreds of Titanic II and other nautical videos)
A marathon legal battle sparked after Clive Palmer’s dinosaur-inspired takeover of a championship golf course and resort has ended with a $10,000 fine. The Queensland District Court convicted Palmer Leisure Coolum and fined it $10,000 for breaching takeover laws during an acquisition of a Sunshine Coast resort. The mining magnate Mr Palmer bought the five-star … More Clive Palmer’s Firm Fined $10,000
Titanic II will have a fake rudder. It will look like the original one, above the waterline, but it will NOT extend below the waterline. It will NOT be used to steer the ship. So why is this? Watch on… Malcolm . . . . . .
Titanic II will NOT launch in 2027 as Clive Palmer promised back in 2024. It’s an impossibility. Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
The original ill-fated RMS Titanic was of course sunk when she collided with an iceberg in 1912. However, Icebergs will NOT be a problem for Clive Palmer’s Titanic II. Watch on to see why… Malcolm
Sceptics believe that Clive Palmer is never going to build his Titanic II. However, back at the start of the project in 2012, Palmer boasted that Titanic II would probably be so successful that he might well build several replica ships. After all, Titanic was one of three sister ships, called the ‘Olympic’ class. Could … More Is Palmer Building 2 or 3 Olympic Class Ships?
Since Clive Palmer first announced his Titanic II project in 2012, there have been a number of very significant changes in direction of the project. Watch on… Malcolm 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 onboard the ship on the 15th of April 1912. My video below discusses this very sensitive issue. Watch on… Malcolm Q: Disrespectful … More Titanic II: A Disrespectful Idea?
2026: Titanic II was billionaire Clive Palmer’s dream to build a working replica of the RMS Titanic . Almost fifteen years after he announced the idea, the “ship of dreams” is still just a dream. Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
Malcolm says: Does AI know more than we do? Here is a VERY long answer to a short question: “Who will build Titanic II”? ChatGPT says: As of September 2026, there is still no officially selected shipyard or signed construction contract for Clive Palmer’s Titanic II. Blue Star Line says it originally worked with CSC … More I Asked AI: “Who Will Build Titanic II”?
Start-up, NOR Cruises (Norseman Cruises) has signed a memorandum of understanding for up to five 82,000-ton cruise ships, set to be built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, CSSC. This would represent the first large-ship order from a foreign company for C S S C. Palmer originally said in 2012, that … More China Builds 5 Cruise Ships – So Why Not build Titanic II?
Clive Palmer is adamant that his replica Titanic, called Titanic II, will NOT have TV’s onboard. Could you enjoy a cruise without access to a TV in your cabin? Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Hundreds of Titanic II and other nautical videos)
Are Europe’s shipyards REFUSING to build Clive Palmer’s Titanic II, in favour of newbuilds for the big cruise lines? Watch on… Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
I have the answers to fourteen Titanic II FAQs for you. They are in the video below. Is Titanic II cancelled?Is Clive Palmer bankrupt?Is Titanic II currently under construction?Why has Clive Palmer not found a shipyard yet?Isn’t Titanic II just a publicity stunt, that will never happen?Will Titanic II be bigger than the original?Will Titanic … More Titanic II: Frequently Asked Questions
Fans of James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster movie ‘Titanic’ will remember that Titanic carried a car. So will Clive Palmer’s Titanic II carry a car too? Watch on… Malcolm
Titanic II will be a replica of a 1912 ocean liner. However, she will have a theatre, which the original ship did not have, and modern entertainment. Watch on… he WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
At 72 Clive Palmer, mastermind behind the replica Titanic project, called Titanic II, has expressed his concerns about his advancing years. Will he die before he gets to complete his dream? Watch on… The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
After a year of silence, Clive Palmer has finally provided an update about his Titanic II project. You will want to hear this. Please see video below… Malcolm Below is the best comment/reply that I have ever had to one of my videos. Well done! @transatlanticnostalgia4655 You know something? An update telling us we have … More HUGE UPDATE: Palmer FINALLY Talks Titanic II
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?
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 Edited ‘unofficial’ video version Below: Malcolm . The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
In 2013 the ‘Blue Star Line’ produced a promotional brochure for the Titanic II. This was distributed at Palmer’s global launch events. In the video below, you can view each page of it. Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (Including hundreds of Titanic II, Clive Palmer and other nautical videos)
In 2013 Clive palmer did a short series of press conferences launching his Titanic II project to the world. Below is the official ‘Blue Star Line’ video of the London conference. The New York and Macau conferences, can be found in my YouTube channel’s member area. Malcolm The WaterWorld YouTube channel – HERE (See hundreds … More Titanic II: World Launch London Press Conference (2013)
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
In 2012, Clive Palmer first announced his replica titanic project, called Titanic II. one of the first partners to be engaged was the renown Swedish interior design company, Tillberg Design. Clive Palmer said Tillberg was the perfect choice, to bring his grand vision to life. Fredrick Johansson, Tilberg’s senior architect, said that the company is … More Titanic II Partners With ‘Tillberg Design’
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
