Two 'milestone' submarines have been unveiled, vessels that according to the maker can be transformed into underwater casinos, wedding and private dining venues and configured for cocktail parties.
Florida-based Marine engineering firm said it 'threw out the rule book' when it came to designing its new first-of-their-kind Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA submarines.
The result is a twin set of submarines capable of reaching depths as great as 200m (660ft) that each come with a 3.6-metre- (12ft) wide interior space that 'feels like a regular room rather than a submersible' and can be reconfigured for all sorts of entertainment experiences.
Marine engineering firm Triton Submarines said it 'threw out the rule book' when it came to designing its new first-of-their-kind Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA submarines. They can be transformed into underwater casinos, balifurniture wedding and private dining venues and configured for cocktail parties. Pictured is a rendering of the 660/7
The 660/9 and 660/7 AVA submarines can reach depths as great as 200m (660ft) and each come with a 3.6-metre- (12ft) wide interior space that 'feels like a regular room rather than a submersible'
The ultra-large interior can be equipped with generous seating, integrated lighting, a high-fidelity surround audio system and air-conditioning.
What's more, AVA's pilot has full visibility and sits in the centre of the passengers, allowing everyone on board to see the same thing.
This allows the pilot to curate the dive and act as a guide as well, narrating the experience for those on board, Triton says, adding: 'Activities are limited only by the owner's imagination.'
The secret behind the submarines' unprecedented space is their 'world-first free-form acrylic hulls'.
The Triton 660/9 has room for eight passengers and a pilot and the 660/7 can carry up to six passengers plus their pilot.