High-Tech Tourism
Descending to the Titanic
Approximate cost: $40,000
Fans of the movie Titanic and other shipwreck aficionados can
now descend two and a half miles in a MIR submersible for an
up-close view of the actual Titanic. Dives on the MIRs last
10 to 12 hours, as passengers are piloted around the wreck to
appreciate its massive size and once-majestic quarters. Sites
visited include the captain's quarters, the huge propellers, and, of
course, the bow with the now-famous railing. Specialized underwater
cameras record the expedition.