The future is here: An underwater hotel at the Great Barrier Reef
Our dreams have come true. Ever wondered what an underwater hotel would be like? Imagine no more because the Great Barrier Reef is soon to have its first underwater hotel built just off Lady Musgrave Island in the south of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Marine Park.
According to LAD Bible, the 36-metre floating pontoon will have three levels - one of which will descend three-metres underwater, providing submersed aquarium accommodation for up to 24 people.
Each room will have 360-degree views of one of the most treasured coral reef systems on the planet, while upstairs the pontoon will act as a base for snorkeling, diving, and glass bottom boat tours.
"It will also host an underwater observatory with UV lighting, so visitors can experience the reef at night," said the Queensland State Minister for Tourism, Kate Jones.
The State Government is contributing $1-million (over R14-million) to the development of the hotel, which is planned to be solar powered and made partly of recyclable materials, with construction looking to be complete by April 2020.
The Great Barrier Reef depends largely on tourism revenue to fund preservation and protection, and the new hotel is expected to attract more than $1.8-million (over R25-million) in visitor expenditure each year.
An all-inclusive two-day, one-night stay will set you back around $550 (over R7,700) - which, in all honesty, seems like a steal.
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