TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW: EVER HAD THAT SINKING FEELING?

Titanic Immersive Voyage Review: Like going down with a load of people…

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW: Ready the lifeboats, folks — Singapore has finally docked a Titanic exhibition, and naturally, yours truly had to sail headfirst into “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage.” If you ever fancied the idea of witnessing history, heartbreak, and VR seasickness all in one afternoon — congratulations, this is your spot!

But, sad to say, it missed the mark — shame it didn’t miss the ice-berg as well. I compare this to other event by Fever that we have attended, like Banksy, Machu Pichu and The Infinite — these were quality. Sadly Titanic was not so. It was very static. The VR cost more and you had to book seperately, we found out when we got there.

The ‘immersive’ part where you sit in a model lifeboat was, to be brutally honest, a total joke with videos of Jack and whats ‘er name dancing under water as they froze to death… I mean, seriously… I wish I’d have taken a bottle of Titanic Whiskey with me to ease the pain…

To enhance it, I suggest they combine this Titanic Immersive Voyage Exhibition with the Bruce Willis movie, Sixth Sense, and then they could change the name to:

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE: ICY DEAD PEOPLE

After navigating the labyrinth of Scotts Road (dodging the Range Rovers and Lamborghinis, obviously — what is it with Singapore attractions and luxury SUVs and sports cars?), you’re flung straight into turn-of-the-century glamour, where the only thing more dramatic than the wall-sized iceberg is the queue for the gallery selfie TikTok station. The “Grand Staircase” greets you with all the opulence of a five-star lobby, minus the bellhop and plus twenty influencers doing their best Kate Winslet impression for their Instagram. I counted at least eight DiCaprio look-a-likes laying in the ice-cream freezer in the gift shop.

THE SETTING — TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW

Right from the start, the organizers have tried to go for “theatrical” over “subtle.” You’re swept between massive projections of the ship’s construction, mock ups, a ship’s whistle that’s louder than my Mum at bingo night, and enough artifacts to make Indiana Jones ditch the Ark of the Covenant for a bit of early 20th-century cutlery — but I’m certain they were all 3-D printed….

If you’ve ever wondered what life looked like in third class, you can now experience it — minus the rats, and now with air con and hand sanitizer. With each recreated room (TikTok-able first-class cabins! The engine room, and another Instagram staircase!), you’ll find yourself low-key contemplating why your condo bedroom never had gilded wallpaper.

Titanic Fact: Even all these years later after the Titanic sank, incredibly the swimming pool is still full of water.

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW: WHAT’S ON THE 1ST CLASS MENU

More models than you can shake a stick at. I am guessing this section was sponsired by Lego. It really is just some copies of stuff, pics and narratives on the walls, the occasional mock up, a not great immersive experience, VR additional $$$ and fully booked — yep, the gift shop was my favourite part of the entire exhibition.

Food? Oh, we’ll get there, dear reader because yes I was interested to see that, but first let’s talk drama. I did some research on the VR finale, becaiuse it was fully booked when we were there — so athis is all “apparently” my virtualisation of the VR — strap on your headset and you’re “descending” 4,000 metres under the Atlantic, like a make-believe Jacques Cousteau drifting past barnacled bathtubs and the ghostly echo of Celine Dion. There’s more tech here than a Tesla showroom.

And then, to the “Dining Room”, a near-authentic banquet in a room that looks suspiciously like a Crazy Rich Asian wedding reception at Raffles: white tablecloths, enough silverware for a fencing match, and waiters who are suspiciously upbeat (have they not seen the movie?). You’re presented with a “Titanic-inspired” menu — think “Legacy of the Atlantic Fish Pie” or “Unsinkable (also Titanic with a lisp) Chicken Vol-au-vent.” Everything’s given the 1912 makeover: carrots look like they’re wearing tuxedos, and bread rolls looking like they’re plotting their own iceberg collision in the soup.

Titanic Fact: What do you get when you cross the Atlantic with the Titanic? About halfway.

The actual Titanic 1st Class Menu

Now, don’t expect Michelin-level fireworks — as this was back-in-the-day. Instead, you’ll find hearty classics, fish dishes that won’t pretend to be Nemo, and enough beef Wellington to make your cholesterol do a synchronized swim: just like Jack and Rose did in the immersive bit…

If you’re lucky, you’ll bump into Captain Smith (or someone who looks suspiciously like he’s there for a cosplay competition). Order dessert, and try the “Frozen Berries, Battenberg and Ice Cream” (damn I’m good…) — rumour has it, it’s a nod to the ship’s final moments, and is very easy going down. Who says tragedy doesn’t pair well with pudding?

And, whilst you’re there in your head consistently will be the soundtrack of the 90s film hard-wired in so often you’ll unconsciously whistle “Near, Far, Wherever You Are” during your Grab ride home. I bet you can’t stop yourself…

Titanic Fact: I downloaded the Titanic Playlist on Spotify, it just keeps Syncing.

If you need a break from Titanic mania, there’s a “message wall” for sharing thoughts or paying tribute, which, on my visit, featured things like:

• “I asked the waiter for extra ice with my whiskey, but that’s just ridiculous…” anon passenger.
• “The Titanic going down I thought was unthinkable…” anon passenger with a lisp.
• “As the ship went down it took me over five hours to finish my soup…” anon passenger.

Voice of Fever: Titanic Immersive Voyage

“Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to experience Titanic, the most luxurious ship to ever set sail. Featuring numerous artifacts, dramatic room recreations, never-before-seen 3D views, video animations, and cutting-edge technology, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — Through the Eyes of the Passengers tells the story of the RMS Titanic like never before.”

Titanic Fact: My grandfather tried to warn them about the Titanic… He screamed and shouted about the iceberg and how the ship was going to sink, but all they did was throw him out of the cinema…

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW: FINAL THOUGHTS

Final verdict? Titanic: An Immersive Voyage is the type of event that’ll have you monocle-twirling, and possibly clutching your VR headset in terror. It’s sort of informative, and sort of entertaining. But I do compare it to those other Fever exhibits we have visited and it is way, way down the stack in comparison — clearly highlighted by my favourite part being the gift shop, on the way out… Oh dear… This really was not for me, and I love the history of the Titanic… shame, shame…

So if you’ve got a thirst for an historic spectacle, a desire to watch a totally daft immersive section with two loons dancing as they drown, loads of Instagrammers and TikTokers (yes that included me), and don’t mind the odd recurring echo of Celine Dion haunting your memory, this is the exhibition for you. Bon voyage — and save me a seat at the iceberg, that was my real hero of the exhibit.

OK, final, final thought: one rather cool thing about the exhibit was actually, funnily enough, the end. And, yes, the gift shop. Here we bought some coal from the actual Titanic’s engine room, and I had this AI picture made up of what I would look like as a passenger all those years ago: Sir Brian Kennett, purveyor of England’s finest lifeboats, and floatation devices — currently sold-out.

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW OPENING HOURS

• Wednesday to Monday 10am-8pm
• Closed on Tuesdays

TITANIC IMMERSIVE VOYAGE REVIEW ADDRESS

Address: 25 Scotts Rd, Fever Exhibition Hall, Singapore 228220

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HISTORY OF THE TITANIC

The RMS Titanic, celebrated as a marvel of early 20th-century engineering and luxury, set sail on its maiden and final voyage from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912. Designed to be the pinnacle of modern maritime travel, it promised unparalleled comfort for its passengers and was even dubbed “unsinkable” — a title that, sadly, history would later prove tragically ironic. The Titanic’s journey included stops at Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, to pick up additional passengers before heading across the Atlantic to New York City. The ship was captained by Edward J. Smith, a venerable and highly respected figure in sea travel, who commanded the grand liner with utmost confidence.

However, on the night of April 14, 1912, mere days into its voyage, the Titanic met its fate when it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. Despite advanced safety features for its time, including watertight compartments and lifeboats, the ship carried far fewer lifeboats than needed for all aboard. After the collision, chaos and a grim scramble for safety ensued; the ship sank just hours later in the early morning of April 15. More than 1,500 passengers and crew perished in the icy waters. The tragedy shocked the world and has since inspired countless retellings, analyses, and memorials, making Titanic one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.