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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru to Introduce Exclusive DeepFlight Excursions

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PUBLISHED May 06, 2018

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru will be launching submarine excursions in DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S on May 3, 2018.

Brought to the Maldives in collaboration with leading watersports operator Ocean Group Pvt. Ltd, the Super Falcon 3S represents the pinnacle of personal submarine technology: an environmentally friendly, battery-operated submersible that offers unparalleled underwater "flying" from the safety, comfort and style of a private pressurised and air-conditioned cockpit, with individual viewing domes.

"At Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, we have long been aligned with DeepFlights mission to bring awareness to the oceans." Said Four Seasons Regional Vice President Armando Kraenzlin, commenting on the launch.

"These submarine excursions redefine marine exploration and bridge the gap between the world we see above the waves and the one that exists below. We couldnt be prouder to be the first resort in the world to launch the DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S."

Once submerged, the domes virtually disappear, providing a 360-degree view of the underwater world. Additionally, its flight-inspired design allows the Super Falcon 3S to glide effortlessly over reefs and cruise alongside marine mammals such as dolphins.

The Super Falcon 3S has also been designed with the environment in mind. Its electric and acoustic emissions have been minimised so as not to disturb marine life, and it never lands on the seabed or reefs. The pilot narrates each dive with a real-time commentary, educating and inspiring guests about the wonders of the underwater ecosystem.

Safety is DeepFlights number one priority. Certified by Lloyds Register, a leading marine classification society, the Super Falcon 3S features fixed positive buoyancy and a patented thrust and lift system that enables it to not only "fly" underwater, but to automatically float back to the surface in the unlikely event of power loss. A surface team tracks and monitors the submarine during each dive, staying in communication with the pilot via an underwater communications system.

Combining innovation, wellness and conservation, Landaa Giraavaru is a 44 acre, 103 villa wonderland in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve a 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé.

Its sister property, Kuda Huraa, lies to the South: an enchanting garden island complete with Island Spa sea sanctuary and Tropicsurf coaches and guides and waves that host the annual Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. The luxury catamaran, Four Seasons Explorer, connects the two resorts via 3, 4 and 7-night cruises, plus private leisure, surf and manta ray charters.

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