Get going under the sea! No need to switch to discovery channel for that 2-D ocean tour. Get into the sea for yourself and explore the hidden wonders. No scuba diving or snorkeling this is. It’s way beyond your imagination. Well its now time to have your personal submarine after your luxist limousine, jet plane or yacht!

Named the Phoenix 1000 is more than a simple yacht. With a total interior area of the submarine of 5000 square feet, coupled with very large acrylic viewports, and the potential for relatively large open spaces, the vessel is as luxurious as the finest of motor yachts. Actually it’s a step above that as you can take a dive into the calm if the surface waters irk you.

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Phoenix 1000 is the biggest and luxurious private submarine ever designed. The fantastic super yacht is a 65-meter (213′) personal luxury submarine and is able to deal with ocean crossings at a speed of 16 knots. Spread at a surface area of 460 sq meters, it assures long journeys in most luxurious and comfortable way. On board, it offers accommodation for around 12 guests divided into 6 cabins with private bathrooms; while on the main deck have a fantastic deck saloon from which they can admire the unusual and fascinating landscapes of navigation in depth. But the real surprise is the comfortable flying Bridge and its ability of its material to stand immersion.

The utmost depth is reached 305 meters but if you want to go down even more, the 1000 Phoenix hosts a docking minisub for short dives, which can carry 8 passengers up to 610 metres below sea level. The estimated price of the Phoenix is $78 million.

Via Deluxeblog