Tenders & Toys 2024

EXPERINCE
THE DEEP
BLUE
SEAmagine’s Aurora Submersibles:
Where the family meets for adventure in
the magical world beneath the waves
SEAmagine’s newest Aurora-90 and Aurora-100 series, tailored for
5 to 7 individuals, depth-rated between 100m (328 ft.) to 1,000m
(3,280 ft.), boast state-of-the-art technology, including an extra-large
spherical cabin that provides exceptional personal space and comfort,
as well as optics that deliver an unparalleled underwater viewing experience.
Entering SEAmagine’s latest Aurora submersible consistently evokes awe
as one takes in the vast interior space of the transparent cabin, resulting
in a surreal and almost unbelievable experience. Numerous features of
the Aurora-90 and Aurora-100 series immediately catch the eye when
boarding these submersibles. From the elegant teak on the top deck and
the sturdy fold-up handrails that lead guests to an exceptionally large entry
hatch, to the spacious staircase boarding arrangement that guides guests
directly to their seats in the transparent bubble - every aspect of these
SEAmagine submersible models exudes an abundance of space, comfort,
and an enhanced experience.
Submersible designs over the years have offered multi-passenger seating,
but never with such a bold, large, singular interior space as SEAmagine offers.
Multi-passenger submersibles typically feature either two smaller spheres
linked together or adopt cylindrical or oval shapes. However, these designs
often come with more limitations compared to a single large sphere. Having
multiple spheres separates groups into different smaller viewing areas,
disrupts the shared experience passengers could have together, and reduces
the personal comfort space in each bubble. Submersibles with cylindrical
or oval cabin shapes don’t provide optimal optics in all directions, as the
human eye perceives best through acrylic at a 90-degree angle, which is
difficult to achieve in all directions within cylindrical and oval geometries.
Consequently, more distortion is observed through these shapes when
underwater. These distortions can be partially corrected by adjusting the
thickness of the window, but they will never achieve the level of perfection
that a large single sphere provides like in an Aurora.
The SEAmagine Aurora-90 or Aurora-100 series not only features an extralarge
sphere but is also built with an extra rear metal hull hemisphere to
further increase the interior space for occupants and separate the pilot
area from the passenger area. This enhances privacy and personal space
for passengers seated in the front window while ensuring the pilot remains
comfortable and unhindered in the rear section. The Aurora’s rear hull
section houses the entry hatch, which also integrates a window. SEAmagine’s
submersibles are the only subs on the market that have windows integrated
into their hatch, and the combination of the large front spherical window
and the upper-rear hatch window provides the pilot with excellent viewing
throughout the dive, eliminating the reliance on cameras for navigation.
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