The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens

[CatWoman]

The Maldives | 15 April marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. Ithaa* will sit five meters below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear acrylic offering diners 270-degrees of panoramic underwater views.


"We have used aquarium technology to put diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment of the Maldives", says Carsten Schieck, General Manager of Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. "Our guests always comment on being blown away by the colour, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views - without ever getting their feet wet."
Created by MJ Murphy Ltd, a design consultancy based in New Zealand, Ithaa's distinctive feature is the use of curved transparent acrylic walls and roof, similar to those used in aquarium attractions. "The fact that the entire restaurant except for the floor is made of clear acrylic makes this unique in the world," continues Schieck, "We are currently planting a coral garden on the reef to add to the spectacular views of the rays, sharks and many colourful fish that live around the area.

A meal at the restaurant, which seats 14 diners at a time, costs $170 per person for half and full board guests, and $200 per person for bed and breakfast guests.

http://www.travelbite.co.uk/activities/food-and-drink/worlds-first-all-glass-undersea-restaurant-opens-$8301451.htm

[RetroLounge]

1. Do they serve Seafood?

:crazy:

RL

[Richardo]

2. A nice concept in theory, but...

...will diners be treated to fish swimming by with 3' long poops hanging off their butts? Anyone whose ever had an aquarium knows what I mean.

[Bunny]

4. HAHAHA!

*THAT'S* the Catch of the Day!

[DS1]

3. Here's your "no shit" moment of the week

:eyes:

[Parche]

5. Something Is Fishy

Did you post this thread on porpoise, or just for the halibut????
Dont get crabby!! :rofl: :rofl: :hi:


OH MEOW

[CatWoman]

6. someone is on a roll today

:hi:

[kay1864]

7. I remember hearing about this awhile back

That first photo shows the *entire* seating capacity. 14 diners total.

$170-200 per person? I don't think so!