WHY IT RATES: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is offering once-in-a-lifetime aquatic experiences on DeepFlight's most advanced model submarine.-Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.
DeepFlight produces the world's highest performance personal submarines. On May 3, 2018, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru will become the first place to launch submarine excursions in DeepFlight's most advanced model yet: the Super Falcon 3S.
In a world exclusive, DeepFlight Adventures take up to two guests on a once-in-a-lifetime sub-aquatic "dive" exploration of the Maldives' only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Landaa Giraavaru's Baa Atoll home.
With a professional pilot at the controls, passengers can skim over coral formations; fly through shoals of brightly colored fish; encounter creatures such as turtles, sharks, dolphins, and rays; and explore the Maldivian waters down to a depth of 120 feet - all without getting wet.
Brought to the Maldives in collaboration with leading watersports operator Ocean Group Pvt. Ltd, the Super Falcon 3S represents the pinnacle of personal submarine technology: an environmentally friendly, battery-operated submersible that offers unparalleled underwater "flying" from the safety, comfort, and style of a personal pressurized and air-conditioned cockpit, with individual viewing domes.
Once submerged, the domes virtually disappear, providing a 360-degree view of the underwater world. Additionally, its flight-inspired design allows the Super Falcon 3S to glide effortlessly over reefs and cruise alongside marine mammals such as dolphins.
The Super Falcon 3S has also been designed with the environment in mind: its electric and acoustic emissions have been minimized so as not to disturb marine life, and it never lands on the seabed or reefs. The pilot narrates each dive with a real-time commentary, educating and inspiring guests about the wonders of the underwater ecosystem.
Safety is DeepFlight's number one priority. Certified by Lloyds Register, a leading marine classification society, the Super Falcon 3S features fixed positive buoyancy and a patented thrust and lift system that enables it to not only "fly" underwater, but to automatically float back to the surface in the unlikely event of power loss.
A surface team tracks and monitors the submarine during each dive, staying in communication with the pilot via an underwater communications system.
"At Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, we have long been aligned with DeepFlight's mission to bring awareness to the oceans," Four Seasons Regional Vice President Armondo Kraenzlin said. "These submarine excursions redefine marine exploration and bridge the gap between the world we see above the waves and the one that exists below. We couldn't be prouder to be the first resort in the world to launch the DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S."
More about DeepFlight Adventures:
How long is a DeepFlight Adventures' submarine excursion?
-About one hour from boarding to flying underwater and disembarkation.
What are the age/weight/height restrictions?
-Children must be aged 7 and above and over 4 feet tall; maximum weight per person is 265 pounds; maximum height is 6.4 feet.
How much does a DeepFlight Adventures' excursion cost at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru?
-$1500 (+ 12 percent GST) per flight for up to a maximum of two passengers.
How does one book a DeepFlight Adventures' excursion?
-Pre-booking is essential through Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru or www.oceangroup.mv
To preview the DeepFlight Adventures experience, click here.
To find out more about the launch of DeepFlight Adventures at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru and make reservations, contact the Reservations department via email at [email protected] or telephone +960 66 00 888.
SOURCE: Four Seasons press release
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