Now Take a Deep Breat. Underwater experiences can be incredibly transformative and can give you a whole new perspective on marine life. Being underwater allows you to witness the beauty and diversity of marine life up close and personal. It can also give you a greater appreciation for the importance of protecting our oceans and … Read more
Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has revealed designs for Under, Europe’s first underwater restaurant in the coastal village of Båly, in Norway. The concrete structure will primarily serve as a restaurant for 80-100 guests, but the space will also be used as a marine biology research center. “Researchers from Norwegian research centers will seek to train … Read more
The Cancun underwater museum of art called MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) it’s an underwater sculpture park project began in 2009 as an effort to protect the endangered Manchones Reef – an incredible place to Scuba dive. Located in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc this spectacular exhibition features over 500 permanent … Read more
American designer Tony Webb has worked to make the Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel a reality. Offering spectacular panoramic views, the hotel will comprise of 12 rooms located 28 ft (8.5 m) below the surface of the ocean. And like most luxury hotels, the bedrooms will have a king-size bed, a bathroom , a refrigerator, internet … Read more
Meet Subsix, the world’s first underwater nightclub, a location to experience the Bond lifestyle. First opened in 2012, Subsix is located six metres below the waterline at Per Aquum Niyama in the Maldives, and recently got restyled by Poole Associates. Highlighted activities in the restyled venue include subaquatic lunches, gourmet dinners, weddings, hosted events, wine … Read more
Dubai plans to open the “Pearl of Dubai”, an underwater theme park designed by Los Angeles-based reef developer Reef Worlds; the creators of the Hollywood blockbusters “Avatar” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. The five-acre park, billed as the largest sustainable underwater tourism is being designed to look like an ancient Lost City. “The UAE has … Read more
Shi Cheng, dubbed “Lion City” is a submerged metropolis sitting 26 meters to 40 meters below the Qiandao Lake ( Thousand Island Lake) located in Chun’an County, Zhejiang, China. In 1959 the Lion City has been submerged under Qiandao Lake by the Chinese government for the construction of the Xin’an River Hydropower Station. From Wikipedia: … Read more
Manta Resort on Pemba Island is offering a truly special experience – a beautiful underwater bedroom in the Indian Ocean. The private floating island suite was designed by Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, who also built the first underwater hotel room in a lake in Sweden. The three-tiered suite includes a rooftop deck, a bathroom and … Read more
Ithaa, which means mother-of-pearl in Dhivehi, is the world’s first undersea restaurant 16 feet (4.87m) below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives. Designed and constructed by M.J. Murphy Ltd which is a design consultancy based in New Zealand, the restaurant offers unparalleled 180° views of sea life while you dine. … Read more