Fancy Submarine? More Like Underwater Limo Service
Let's be honest guys, at the end of the day, a submarine is not my cup of tea. Sure, they come in different sizes, they aren’t the public transport kind, and all I can think of is Red October. But the bottom line is - they usually ferry military crew from point A to point B in an enclosed metal tube. Don't get me wrong, I love a good underwater adventure as much as the next gal, but let's call a spade a spade, shall we?
Now, have those clever folks at Triton Submarines gone and upped the ante? You bet your sweet bippy they have! Their latest bubble-shaped wonder, the Triton 660/9 AVA, is about as close to a luxury limo as you can get underwater. Think plush leather seats, panoramic views (no more jostling for the pokey window seat!) and, apparently, enough space for a cocktail bar or spa clinic. Because who doesn't dream of a seaweed wrap while surrounded by curious fishies, right?
Here's the technical bit: this fancy underwater limo is almost 23 feet long (7 meters), weighs a whopping 19,842 lbs (9,000 kilos), and can dive 660 feet (200 meters) below the surface. Its two electric motors push out 20 horsepower (15 kW) and the battery is good for about 16 hours of cruising. The kicker? It can zip from zero to its top speed of 3 knots (3.5 mph or 5.6 km/h) in the blink of an eye. No, not really. It takes about 30 seconds, but who's counting?
What really tickles me is the idea you can order this bad boy customized. You know, just in case the regular cocktail bar vibe doesn't scream "extra" enough for you. Maybe a poker table for high-stakes underwater gambling? Or perhaps the world's first, and probably only, underwater bouncy castle? The possibilities are literally as deep as the ocean!
But here's the burning question…does this fancy-pants sub have a bathroom? Because let's face it, with all those cocktails sloshing about, surrounded by endless blue, nature's gonna call sooner rather than later. And trust me, nothing ruins a luxurious spa moment quite like a desperate search for the nearest kelp bush.
The Triton 660/9 AVA promises to be a real game-changer for cruise lines and those posh resorts with more dollars than sense. And let's face it, those deep-pocketed clients aren't getting any younger. At some point, even snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in bespoke designer swimwear loses its appeal. Enter the shiny new submarine promising underwater adventures without the pesky inconvenience of actually getting wet.
Price tag? Hold onto your hats - this baby will set you back a cool $5.5 million. Frankly, for that kind of dough, they better throw in sonar-guided dolphins to escort you and an underwater butler to refill your champagne flute.
So, the next time you're feeling fancy and have a few million burning a hole in your pocket, ditch the yacht and go all in - get yourself a submarine limo ready to ferry you through the briny deep. As for the rest of us, well - we have the video to keep our day dreaming skills in top form. Let’s watch that again…
