Experiencing a stay underwater for a human has no longer been a fantasy. It has been realized with the help of modern technology and equipment. Though building underwater constructions are quite challenging and costly, the engineers and designers never gave up trying and eventually succeeded in bringing out those unbelievable structures to provide human with an irresistible experience of spending few hours under water. The safety concerns however have been a challenge for the designers to overcome fully. The architects all over the world have tried their level best to gift the world with something new that would help them please their heart and soul and provide them with peace. It is believed that there is no better place that provides more peace than underwater destinations.
Let us discuss few of the brilliant underwater destinations that have been pretty popular worldwide.
Hotel Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Hotel Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is voted to be the best underwater resort amongst many underwater resorts in Maldives. The luxurious resort is planned on two islands and has three individual resorts. The underground destination where the resort is situated is the home to whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and an excellent coral reef. These resort houses 11 restaurants and bars along with Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. It also has two underwater spas, water sports, diving and other underwater activities for providing relaxation to the visitors. The resort is popular for being an impressive honeymoon suite for the newlyweds.
Poseidon Undersea Resort
Poseidon Undersea Resort located in Fiji provides you with an unbelievable experience of spending quality time under the waves. The rooms of this resort are made of acrylic glass that provides you the panoramic view of the sea and the marine life. The services in this resort include two fine dining options, one on the land and the other is underwater. The resort also offers a coral reef, beach bungalows, an underwater library, wedding chapel, restaurants and other facilities. The fitness amenities provided in this resort consist of a nine-hole executive golf course, tennis courts, private splash pools and a fitness center.
Red Sea Star Restaurant
The Red Sea Star Restaurant is popular for its interiors and its eco-friendly commitments. The restaurant concentrates on preserving the coral reef surrounding its construction. The flooring of this underwater restaurant is given the shape of a star that adds to its uniqueness and admired all over the world for the ambience it offers. The floor also acts as an observatory to allow the guests have a pleasant experience of the marine life. A wide range of exotic dishes are available in this restaurant that includes incredible sea food and varieties of meats.
Jules’ Underwater Lodge
Jules’ Underwater Lodge is becoming very popular now as it has been featured in various travel and lifestyle magazines. It has been successful in having an impact on the travel and living channels as well. These specialties of this lodge help it in gathering a huge number of visitors every year. The affordable price of the underwater lodge brings it to the elite panel of popular underwater hang out destinations. This lodge was initially established as La Chalupa Research Laboratory in Key Largo, Florida. However, the place has been renovated through providing air-conditioning, hot showers, stereo music, VCR/DVD, a fully stocked galley, and unlimited diving.
Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park
Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park is the first ever underwater sculpture gallery, located at Molinere Bay. The initial artistic sculptures were brought into existence by British sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor. The sculptures are believed to help in creating new reefs and help in the betterment of aquatic environment. Many new statues are created and moved to the underwater sculpture park to enhance its beauty.
Serpent Slide at Atlantic Paradise
If you are very fond of adventurous activities, the serpent slides are the perfect options for you as it provides you with every kind of thrill you would have ever imagined of. This is located in the Atlantis Paradise Resort, Bahamas. The serpent slides navigate the visitors through heights, high speeds, darkness or enclosed spaces to another slide.
Utter Inn
This project is an initiative of Mikael Genberg to serve the objective of providing underwater accommodation to the public. The design of these underwater houses is Swedish designs with red color. The visitors can avail boats to travel to the nearest islands that are uninhabited. This accommodation also offers facilities such as swimming, sunbath and fish watching. It really feels great in such an ambience where there is just an opaque layer between you and the marine life.
Vanuatu’s Underwater Post Office
Vanuatu’s Underwater Post Office is a pretty new and unconventional initiative by the designers. It has been the busiest post office all over the world as people are quite excited to experience the services of the post office. The post office has many visitors every day. The post office is just 50 meters offshore and 3 meters below the sea level.
The Shark Reef and Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
This underwater structure can be visited if you are a huge admirer of aquatic animal display in showcases. This aquarium has a large variety of fish, sharks, jellyfish, and stingrays.
Pavlopetri
Pavlopetri is a submerged city located in Greece. It is believed to be constructed in 1000 BC. The design of the city represents a modern city with two-storied buildings and effective water supply systems. The streets, buildings, gardens, courtyards and other constructions are completely submerged in water.