The Titanic is one of the most famous ships in history, known for its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage. At the time of its construction, it was the largest ship in the world.
But how does it compare to today’s massive cruise ships? Let’s take a closer look.
Size Comparison
To start, let’s compare the size of the Titanic to that of today’s largest cruise ships. The Titanic measured 882 feet and 9 inches (269 meters) long and 92 feet and 6 inches (28 meters) wide. It had a gross tonnage of 46,328 tons.
In contrast, Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, currently the largest cruise ship in the world, measures 1,184 feet (361 meters) long and 215 feet (66 meters) wide. It has a gross tonnage of 228,081 tons. That means Symphony of the Seas is more than 300 feet (92 meters) longer than the Titanic and over five times larger by weight.
Accommodation
The Titanic had a total passenger capacity of 3,547 (2,223 passengers and 1,324 crew members). It boasted luxurious amenities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, Turkish bath, squash court and even a kennel for first-class passengers’ dogs.
Symphony of the Seas dwarfs those numbers with a maximum capacity of 6,680 guests across its 2,759 staterooms. It features amenities including multiple pools (including one with a wave machine), rock climbing walls, ice skating rink and even an outdoor park with greenery and trees.
Technology
The technology onboard Symphony of the Seas is lightyears ahead of what was available on Titanic. For example:
- Symphony has advanced GPS navigation systems whereas Titanic relied on less accurate manual navigation.
- Symphony is equipped with state-of-the-art stabilizers to reduce motion sickness whereas Titanic had no such technology.
- Symphony has multiple backup generators to ensure power remains available whereas Titanic had only four steam engines and one electric generator.
Conclusion
In summary, the Titanic was a marvel for its time but pales in comparison to the size and amenities of today’s largest cruise ships. Symphony of the Seas is over 300 feet longer than the Titanic, more than five times larger by weight, and boasts advanced technology and luxurious amenities beyond what was possible over a century ago.