Titanic Expedition – Explore the Titanic

• Be at least 18 years of age when the mission begins
• Have a valid passport and credentials to enter Canada
• Be able to live aboard the expedition vessel for a week
• Be able to board small boats (Zodiacs) in rough seas
• Be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timelines may change
• Be able to demonstrate basic strength, balance and flexibility (i.e. climb a 6-foot ladder, carry 20 lbs., etc.)
• 17-year-olds may be eligible to join as non-diving companions on the expedition

The mission support fee for the 2023 Titanic Survey Expedition is $250,000.

• One submersible dive to the wreck site of the RMS Titanic
• An amazing adventure fewer than 300 people have shared – ever
• The opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts in marine biology, oceanography, the Titanic, eDNA, and the deep ocean
• Accommodations and all meals aboard the dive support vessel
• Mission Specialist training and coaching before and during the mission
• Expedition gear
• Final report detailing the discoveries made by all dive teams

You are responsible for the costs of travel to and from St. John’s, Newfoundland, your lodging in St. John’s, and your meals until you board the expedition vessel. 

When you board the ship you will receive a vessel orientation and safety briefing – these are essential safety requirements for all crew living aboard a working vessel. 

After familiarizing yourself with the vessel’s safety procedures and learning how to don a survival suit, you can choose how you’d like to be involved on the expedition. Do you want to be part of the submersible’s dome opening and closing crew? Do you want to help the coms and tracking team assist the pilot with navigation to the wreck? You’ll be shown all of the roles on board. If there is something you want to do, you will fully be incorporated into the team. 

As a Mission Specialist, you will not just be ‘along for the ride’. During these authentic expeditions, you may opt-in to roles that you want to learn or that you already have an aptitude for – with training and coaching provided throughout your mission.

Role availability may vary depending on the expedition you join and the specific mission objectives. See the lists below for typical roles on each mission.

• Sonar Operation

Conduct sonar scans of the shipwrecks and sunken artifacts.

• Photography and Videography

Operate on-board cameras to capture photos and videos of sea life, shipwrecks, artifacts and more.

• Communications and Tracking

Assist the pilot with sub-to-surface communications.

• Submersible Service

Participate in servicing the submersible after dive operations.

• Observation and Documentation

Help identify undersea objects, conduct species counts and record the team’s observations.

• Dive Image Review

Download, review and process images captured during the dive.

• Sonar Analysis

Conduct a detailed review and analysis of the sonar data to create an image of the wreck based on information captured during the dive.

• Dive Planning

Assist in operational dive planning.

The Titan submersible can seat 5 people. This roster will usually include: a pilot, three Mission Specialists, and one content expert.

There is a small toilet located in Titan’s front dome – it doubles as the best seat in the house. When the toilet is in use, we install a privacy curtain between the dome and the main compartment and turn the music up loud.

We do recommend that you restrict your diet before and during the dive to reduce the likelihood that you will need to use the facilities.