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Titanic Compared To Modern Cruise Ships: We've Come A Long Way!

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Table Of Content Accommodation Capacity: Titanic vs. Modern Cruise Ships How Does the Titanic Measure up Against Today’s Modern Cruise Ships? Decks Outdoor Activities: Modern Cruise Ships vs. Titanic The Number of Decks on the Titanic vs Cruise Ship? Although cruise ships are much larger in every way, they’re not that much longer than Titanic. Despite the Titanic’s moniker as an “unsinkable” ship, she actually lacked adequate safety measures for transatlantic travel. Without enough lifeboats and the watertight compartments needed to survive a breach, the ship’s tragic fate could be viewed as inevitable. In contrast, the Seawise Giant was designed to function as an enormous oil tanker, so the hull was designed to optimize oil capacity and stability. Accommodation Capacity: Titanic vs. Modern Cruise Ships In contrast, the Titanic had a more limited selection of amenities–primarily available for first-class passengers. It had several restaurants, a cafĂ©, a swimming pool, a gym, a