Titanic IV Has arrive!” Billionaire Clive Palmer Announces New \$1 Billion Ship ready to Sail  – With More Luxury, More Drama, and No Icebergs This Time

Sydney, Australia — In a jaw-dropping announcement that feels more like a movie plot than reality, Australian billionaire and mining tycoon Clive Palmer has revealed plans for the construction of Titanic IV, the latest and boldest iteration in his decade-long mission to resurrect the most legendary ship in history.

At a press event held at the iconic Sydney Opera House, Palmer stood before a packed room of journalists, investors, and maritime enthusiasts to unveil the details of a project that’s already being called “the most ambitious cruise ship endeavor of the 21st century.”

“Titanic IV will be bigger, better, and more beautiful than any ship before it,” Palmer declared. “This isn’t just a ship — it’s a message of peace, unity, and human achievement.”

What Is Titanic IV?

Unlike his previously announced Titanic II — a faithful replica of the original RMS Titanic — Titanic IV is a modern reimagining that blends historical grandeur with 21st-century innovation.

Slated to launch in 2027, Titanic IV will be built by Palmer’s own Blue Star Line, a company inspired by the original White Star Line that operated the RMS Titanic in 1912.

According to preliminary specs revealed at the event:

Passenger capacity: Over 3,500

Design: Modeled after the original Titanic but enhanced with larger decks, improved lifeboats, and state-of-the-art safety systems

Technology: Diesel-electric propulsion, AI-driven navigation, and zero-emission-ready design

Luxury features: A full-scale replica of the Grand Staircase, Edwardian-style staterooms, 24-hour butler service, a multi-level casino, and even a themed “Jack & Rose” ballroom experience

Palmer claims this version of Titanic will carry “the spirit of 1912, but without the tragedy.”

Why Titanic IV?

After years of stalled progress on Titanic II, Palmer says the time was right for a new approach.

> “We’re no longer simply recreating history — we’re reinventing it. Titanic IV is a ship for the modern world, built on the foundation of timeless elegance,” he explained.

Palmer also said Titanic IV would serve as a “Ship of Peace,” aiming to inspire global harmony in the face of modern political and environmental conflict.

“This ship will sail under the banner of peace, not opulence alone,” he said. “While nations clash, Titanic IV will unite.”

Critics Are Skeptical — Again

This isn’t Palmer’s first Titanic project. In 2012, he announced Titanic II, only for it to be quietly shelved. In 2022, he revived it. Now, with Titanic IV, he insists this time it’s real.

Still, critics are already voicing concerns:

Logistics: No official shipyard has confirmed the build, though sources suggest negotiations are underway in South Korea and Finland.

Cost: Estimates suggest Titanic IV will cost upwards of \$1 billion, a massive leap from original projections for Titanic II.

Skepticism: Industry experts point out that neither Titanic II nor III ever left the blueprint stage.

But Palmer is unfazed.

“I could build ten Titanics if I wanted,” he said. “Money isn’t the issue. Vision is.”

When Will It Sail?

Palmer outlined a bold timeline:

2025: Final design and shipyard contract

2026: Construction begins

Mid-2027: Maiden voyage — from Southampton to New York, following the original Titanic’s route (minus the iceberg)

He also confirmed that he and “select celebrity guests” will be aboard the maiden voyage.

“I’ll be on that ship. It’ll be the proudest moment of my life.”

Final Thoughts: Will Titanic IV Float or Flop?

Whether it’s another elaborate publicity stunt or a genuine step forward in luxury cruising, one thing is clear: Clive Palmer has captured the world’s imagination again. Titanic IV might just become the cruise of a lifetime — if it ever makes it to sea.