# Replica Sinking Ship Cruises Clive Palmer is Building a Functioning Copy of the Titanic for Guests By M | Published 2016-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ship-cruise References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/02/103109/titanic-replica-australian-billionaire?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [independent](http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/titanic-ii-fully-functioning-replica-of-original-ship-to-set-sail-in-20-a6862796.html) Billionaire and owner of the [Blue Star Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star) Clive Palmer is bringing back to live the Titanic with an [exact replica of the boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunia-baru) that will offer the [same ship cruise experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-at-sea-program) it did in the early 1900s to consumers today. The ship will be a carbon copy of the first with slight modifications to make it acceptable for today's marine safety requirements. The replica vessel, entitled Titanic II, will feature a similar build and design to the original, including slight tweaks to make the experience much safer for guests. For example, the boat will be four meters wider and have enough lifeboats and jackets for all guests -- unlike the original. The ship will offer the same first, second and third class ticket systems and will sail from China to Dubai. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Replica Cruise Ships:** There is an opportunity to build carbon copies of famous cruise ships that no longer exist and offer consumers the same experience they did in the past. - **Historical Recreation:** Recreating historical events or experiences can be a popular trend if done with attention to detail and modern safety standards. - **Marine Safety Innovation:** There is an opportunity to improve marine safety through new technology and innovation, making cruise ships of the future even safer than before. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cruise Industry:** The cruise industry can capitalize on the trend of historical recreation by offering themed cruises that bring back iconic ships of the past. - **Maritime Safety Industry:** There is an opportunity for innovation and growth in the maritime safety industry as the demand for safer cruise ships continues. - **Luxury Tourism Industry:** The luxury tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of replica cruise ships by offering high-end experiences that target history buffs and cruise enthusiasts alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Cruise Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas.md) - [Adventure-Themed Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-treasure.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-cruises-1.md) - [Next-Level Family-Friendly Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas.md) - [Entertainment-Focused Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-celebration.md) - [Luxury Cruise Refurbishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ship.md) - [Love Boat-Inspired Luxury Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-princess.md) - [Historic Large Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenseas.md)