Owner Clive Palmer declined to say what it would cost. And, he has enough money. In 2012, his estimated worth from mining was $795 million.
Although the original Titanic was the world's largest ship, II will be considerably smaller than today's behemoth cruise ships. It will be built in China, but the contract has not yet been signed. Construction should begin this year and its first voyage will be trans-Atlantic in 2016, following the path of the original.
Cruise industry analyst Jaime Katz thinks the ship will have a hard time competing with existing cruise lines, but that it will be marketed to wealthier passengers and should vary its cruises from just Atlantic crossings.
Some will fear going on it because of superstition, but others, like me (albeit, not rich) will appreciate the historical aspect of it. And, it looks like a ship, like I said before.
Of interest, passengers will have 1912-era clothing in their cabins should they wish to dress up and really relive the past.
There will be three classes of passengers and Palmer is considering offering packages where people can experience all three.
Definitely a cruise I'd love to take, but probably couldn't afford.
Oh, Well, as Jamie Brockett Said. --Cooter
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