More than a century after RMS Titanic sank, Blue Star Line proposes a modern ship that recreates her famous appearance. But the engineering, safety systems and passenger experience would be very different. Titanic II has not been built.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Titanic | Titanic II (proposed) |
| Length | 269.1 m | 269 m |
| Beam | 28.2 m | 32.2 m |
| Gross tonnage | 46,329 GRT | approximately 56,000 GT |
| Passengers | 2,435 design capacity | up to 2,435 proposed |
| Funnels | four | four proposed |
| Propulsion | coal-fired steam | diesel-based proposed |
| Lifeboats | 20; 1,178 places | modern compliant arrangement not finalised |
Almost identical in length — but wider
The original Titanic measured 269.1 metres long and 28.2 metres wide. Blue Star Line proposes Titanic II at 269 metres long and 32.2 metres wide. The proposed 56,000 GT is about 21% greater than Titanic’s 46,329 GRT, although these tonnage measures are not perfectly interchangeable.
Four funnels, different engines
The original used coal-fired steam machinery and three propellers. Blue Star Line proposes diesel propulsion for Titanic II while retaining the familiar four-funnel silhouette. The final machinery specification is not confirmed.
Grand interiors and three classes
Blue Star Line proposes recreations of historic public rooms and 835 cabins: 383 first-class, 201 second-class and 251 third-class. Modern fire, accessibility and other requirements would influence the finished design.
Lifeboats and passenger safety
Titanic carried 20 lifeboats with capacity for 1,178 people. Any new international passenger vessel would have to meet modern lifesaving and evacuation standards. Titanic II’s final approved arrangements have not been published.
Navigation and watertight design
Titanic II would use modern navigation and communications technology and would need to meet current subdivision and damage-stability requirements. No ship can responsibly be described as unsinkable.
A proposed Atlantic crossing
Blue Star Line proposed a Southampton-to-New York voyage inspired by the original route, but has not announced a bookable itinerary.
Has Titanic II been built?
As of October 2026, no shipyard, signed building contract, steel cutting or keel laying has been publicly confirmed. The advertised June 2027 maiden voyage is not achievable on the disclosed timeline.
The verdict
Titanic II would recreate the appearance and atmosphere of the original while relying on modern engineering and safety systems. For now, the decisive difference is that the original sailed and Titanic II remains a proposal.
Read our investigation into the delayed Titanic II project.
Frequently asked questions
Is Titanic II the same size as Titanic?
No. The proposed ship is approximately the same length but about four metres wider.
Will Titanic II have four funnels?
That is what Blue Star Line proposes, although it would not recreate the original coal-fired machinery.
Can I buy tickets for Titanic II?
No. Blue Star Line says tickets are not currently available.
Is Titanic II under construction?
No publicly verified construction milestones have been announced as of October 2026.
Will Titanic II be safer?
It would need to comply with applicable modern passenger-ship rules; safety cannot be assessed until its final design and certification exist.