How luxurious was the Titanic?

The Titanic's first-class cabins “were very luxurious for their time, but by today's standards, were very small,” said Charles A. Haas, president of the Titanic International Society and a co-author of “Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy.” “They were not much larger than today's tourist-grade motel rooms.”



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Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland by Harland & Wolff for transatlantic passage between Southampton, England and New York City. It was the largest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time and was reported to be unsinkable.

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First class on board Titanic was the ultimate in luxury. It included veranda cafes, a smoking room, restaurant, a dining saloon and a reading and writing room. The facilities on Titanic far surpassed those of rival ships of that time. The first class passengers really dined in style.

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Most of the time, it was $5 per British pound, so third-class tickets would cost $35 in 1912, with first-class accommodations coming in at $4,000. Even when you account for inflation, the cost is staggering. It would cost $133,132 to travel in a first-class suite on the Titanic.

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Titanic 1st Class Victims An estimated 123 of the roughly 324 passengers journeying in first class perished in the accident, 39% of those traveling on a 1st class ticket.

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First-class berths would cost $4,591, second-class would be $1,834, and third-class accommodations $1,071. A calculated estimation of the Titanic concludes that the total number of first-class travelers was 324.

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The British Inquiry Report noted that the Titanic was in compliance with the American immigration law in force at the time - and that allegations that third class passengers were locked below decks were false.

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