Be the next Jacques Cousteau... at a quite some cost though: The world's first 'subsea limousine' - that will set you back £1.5m<br /><br />Just because you're going to the bottom of the ocean, it doesn't mean you have to travel to the deep blue depths in discomfort.<br />That seems to be the message from Dutch company U-Boat Worx, who have recently developed their latest submersible - the £1.5million C-Explorer 5.<br />With five comfortable seats and an air conditioning system, it is being advertised as the 'world's first subsea limousine'.<br />It holds five people, has an air conditioning system, can dive down to 1,000 feet, and sports a full 360-degree acrylic pressure hull. Cruising speed is 3 knots underwater.<br />If you really want to vamp up your underwater experience - at a cost - you can add features such as an iPod sound system, bow-mounted LED lights, a sampling arm, an HD video camera system, imaging sonars, or an underwater modem.<br />'The idea of having your own submersible is indescribable,' said a company spokesman. 'Being able to dive wherever and whenever you want.<br />'When you come across pristine reefs or steep walls, you can take your submersible and become your own Cousteau.<br />'And, what better way to impress your friends than by taking them into the depths of the ocean on board your own sub?'<br />The developers also say that the vessel can be put to use for marine research: 'If desired the subs can be equipped to undertake dives of more than 12 hours, assuming that you do not need to move the sub around continuously.<br />'Moreover the sub can be used in a wide operational setting, usually limited by the capabilities of the support ship.'<br />U-Boat Worx has a range of submersible, of which the C-Explorer 5 is the largest and most luxurious. There is also the two-man C-Explorer 2 and the C-Explorer 3, which can carry three passengers.<br />© U-Boat Worx/Exclusivepix
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