# Underwater Luxury Yachts Whale-Like Submarines By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-luxury-whale-like-submarine References: [jop-design](http://jop-design.com/sub1.html) Jonathan Owen Pearson, has decided that with so many [killer yachts roaming](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-monster-yacht-oculous-yacht-frightens-smaller-boaters) on the surface, it's time to duck under the sea. He conceives a 144 foot luxury submarine that will cruise the coral reefs and shipwrecks and other sea hot spots. He copied the design from nature, imitating the [sleek form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts) of the giants of the deep: whales. The luxury submarine's [Twin Jet pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16) are run by hydrogen fuel cells. **Implications** - Businesses that offer clients ways to experience a sense of luxury and wealth in uncharted territories will be very appealing to high-spending consumers. Products that are able to contribute to an elitist lifestyle or status will generate very large returns amongst this group of consumers. Customers will be willing to invest in lavish products to maintain a particular standard of living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Luxury Yachts:** Opportunity to offer high-spending consumers a luxurious and exclusive experience in uncharted territories. - **Whale-like Submarines:** Innovation potential in designing submarines inspired by the sleek form of whales for enhanced performance and efficiency. - **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in developing and incorporating hydrogen fuel cells for eco-friendly propulsion systems in submarines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Travel and Hospitality:** Opening for luxury travel companies to offer underwater experiences and attract high-end clientele with exclusive submarine cruises. - **Marine Exploration and Tourism:** Opportunity for marine exploration companies to offer unique submarine tours to coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other underwater attractions. - **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology:** Potential for hydrogen fuel cell technology companies to collaborate with submarine manufacturers to develop eco-friendly propulsion systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-super-sub.md) - [Lavish Entertaining Submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-uwep.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Luxe Eco-Conscious Spacious Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-h2bo-85.md)