Park News EXTRA
BOTH PICS: Aquaticar
A California-based company is currently testing the
world’s first underwater driving experience. That's
driving, not diving. It's one of several sub-aqua attractions being promoted by Sub Sea Systems, several of which have already been realised
canopy pivots into position over their head and shoulders, creating an fully oxygenated environment. The vehicle moves onto a gently sloping ramp and descends into a fully themed underwater environment. For the next few minutes passengers are transported to another world, traversing an underwater course past colourful coral reefs, a shipwreck and a seascape of arches and rock formations while fish and stingrays fly overhead. This is not virtual reality – this is a fully immersive underwater ride experience! The Aquaticar vehicle incorporates a first-of-its kind
SeaTrek
Sub Sea Systems specialises in underwater attractions. Its signature SeaTrek is a simple helmet diving experience that allows those with no previous experience to explore the sea bed or an aquarium. Since 1999, almost 3 million people have enjoyed the experience at over 50 locations worldwide, including marine parks and aquariums from Hawaii to Australia and many places in between. SeaTrek is available either on a franchise or fully-owned and operated basis.
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Sub-aqua experiences for parks and attractions
esigned for waterparks, the Aquaticar features futuristic vehicles that ascend out of a body of water. Passengers climb in, two at a time, and a clear
game, shoot high-powered bubble guns, communicate with underwater message boards and pose with a variety of props in the Clear Lounge photo booth. Outdoor seating in front of large acrylic windows create a magnet for spectators to hang out and interact with their friends and family inside the lounge. After a session of breathing concentrated oxygen, guests
propulsion system powered by the uplift force of bubbles. The vehicle’s 'Bubble Engine' generates a tremendous amount of torque enabling the vehicle to cover a 680ft-long (207m) course in less than five minutes. Fibreglass track segments lock together, similar to a slot car track, to create a variety of course configurations that are scalable and flexible. Guests can steer the car within the track, but cannot drive out of the set course. A 15,000 sq ft (1,394 sq m) body of water can accommodate up to 25 vehicles and 400 guests per hour. The minimum age to participate is five with a parent or guardian. Already operational at two sites. Clear Lounge combines a 14,000 gallon aquarium with a fully self contained “lounge” structure, complete with top deck seating, a video briefing room and machinery room to accommodate 10 customers every half hour, each equipped with SeaTrek helmets (see panel, left). Users interact underwater while breathing enriched oxygen along with an aromatherapy scent of their choice. Participants play the world’s only underwater jenga
leave Clear Lounge feeling energised and rejuvenated. Clear Lounge also serves all natural, oxygen-infused, fruit smoothies and offers scented oxygen-to-go in a can. The second unit recently opened at FlowHouse Kuwait in Kuwait City. The original can be found as part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Puerta Maya port offering in Cozumel, Mexico. Sub Sea Systems also markets an electric catamaran
called Fun Cat, designed for use on rather than underneath the water.
subseasystems.com
ABOVE: Clear Lounge Puerta Maya, Cozumel, Mexico
NOVEMBER 2016
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