Many of the world's wealthy individuals own private yachts or airplanes, but one dream remains unfulfilled: the construction of a personal and recreational submarine. Now, a Dutch company, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, is designing and building a recreational submarine that can travel to depths of 300 meters in the ocean. This luxury submarine, designed similarly to yachts, is 18 meters long and has a capacity for 20 passengers. Inside this submarine, there is a large lounge, a library, a full bathroom, a shower, and a highly equipped kitchen. This submarine is named 'Nika' and is inspired by sharks in its design. The tip of this submarine is designed to be bubble-shaped and made of glass to provide passengers with a 270-degree view of the ocean. The ceiling height inside this submarine is set at 195 centimeters. This submarine is being developed by Ocean Submarine and Rolls-Royce, and the first model is expected to hit the market by 2018. The interior of this submarine is decorated with expensive leathers and precious woods. Customers can also order parts of the submarine according to their preferences. Two engines are located on the sides of this submarine and are very quiet. These diesel engines can each produce 300 horsepower. In total, this submarine, with a power of 600 horsepower, can take this 130-ton giant to depths of 300 meters underwater. The hull of this submarine is equipped with radars capable of 3D scanning its surroundings to ensure navigability and safety. These submarines are likely to complement large yachts in the future. Yachts are referred to as 'yacht' in Dutch, which originally means hunting. Recreational boats are generally built in two main types: motorized and sailing. Very luxurious and large yachts are called superyachts. One of the most famous yachts in the world was built for Apple founder Steve Jobs. This yacht, named 'Venus', is 150 meters long and cost 150 million euros to build, taking six years to complete. This yacht, which was one of Steve Jobs' last dreams, was designed by Philippe Starck, a famous French designer. However, he never got to see this dream fulfilled, as the yacht was completed after his death. Currently, one of the most expensive yachts in the world is named 'Sunrise', valued at 200 million dollars. Most yachts are built in the Netherlands, and one of the most famous creations of Dutch companies is 'Seven Seas', built for Steven Spielberg. This yacht, with seven luxurious suites, costs about 200 million dollars and features a helicopter landing pad, a cinema, a gym, and a swimming pool. Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, once owned a yacht that he bought from Adnan Khashoggi, a Saudi businessman, for 28 million dollars when he was facing financial difficulties, while its actual value was 100 million dollars. Ultimately, due to financial reasons, he had to sell it to the famous Arab businessman Walid bin Talal for twenty million dollars. Many wealthy Arabs own expensive yachts; one of these yachts, named 'Lady Moura', belonged to a wealthy Saudi named Nasser Al-Rashed. Some decorations inside this yacht used 24-carat gold, and its twin engines each produce seven thousand horsepower. Another expensive yacht in the world is 'Al Mirqab', valued at 250 million dollars, owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the former Foreign Minister of Qatar. Among yachts, 'Eclipse' is one of the most expensive, valued at over one billion dollars.
Personal Submarine for Luxurious Travel in the Depths of the Ocean
A Dutch company, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, is developing a luxury personal submarine named 'Nika' that can reach depths of 300 meters and accommodate 20 passengers. This submarine features high-end amenities and is inspired by shark designs, marking a new trend in luxury travel for the wealthy.
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📰 What Happened
A Dutch company, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, is developing a luxury personal submarine named 'Nika' that can reach depths of 300 meters and accommodate 20 passengers. This submarine features high-end amenities and is inspired by shark designs.
- The submarine is 18 meters long and has a capacity for 20 passengers.
- It includes luxurious features such as a lounge, library, and a kitchen.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The luxury travel market has been expanding, with affluent individuals seeking unique experiences beyond traditional yachts and jets.
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