Thought the Monaco Yacht Show was just about superyachts? Think again. This is where the world's deluxe water toys are also floated to the public. Here, Virgin CEO Richard Branson (right) takes a dip in the DeepFlight Super Falcon with creator Graham Hawkes.
DeepFlight Super Falcon —
Thought the Monaco Yacht Show was just about superyachts? Think again. This is where the world's deluxe water toys are also floated to the public. Here, Virgin CEO Richard Branson (right) takes a dip in the DeepFlight Super Falcon with creator Graham Hawkes.
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The Falcon -- a two-man electric submarine -- is just one of the flashy superyacht accessories on offer.
DeepFlight Super Falcon —
The Falcon -- a two-man electric submarine -- is just one of the flashy superyacht accessories on offer.
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Once inside the "cockpit," pilots can plunge to depths of 393 feet.
DeepFlight Super Falcon —
Once inside the "cockpit," pilots can plunge to depths of 393 feet.
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"The craft has also been used for scientific purposes. A few years ago we carried out the first baseline survey of the Jordanian coastline, below diver depths," said Karen Hawkes, who founded the DeepFlight company with engineer husband Graham in 1996.
DeepFlight Super Falcon —
"The craft has also been used for scientific purposes. A few years ago we carried out the first baseline survey of the Jordanian coastline, below diver depths," said Karen Hawkes, who founded the DeepFlight company with engineer husband Graham in 1996.
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Also making a splash at the yacht show is the Triton Submarine, a powerful vessel capable of exploring the darkest depths of the ocean.
Triton Submarine —
Also making a splash at the yacht show is the Triton Submarine, a powerful vessel capable of exploring the darkest depths of the ocean.
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The submarine comes in 11 models, with the top-of-the-range (pictured) able to reach the deepest point in the ocean at around 36,000 feet.
Triton Submarine —
The submarine comes in 11 models, with the top-of-the-range (pictured) able to reach the deepest point in the ocean at around 36,000 feet.
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The sub can be loaded onto a superyacht, such as this one pictured during an expedition to Antarctica.
Triton Submarine —
The sub can be loaded onto a superyacht, such as this one pictured during an expedition to Antarctica.
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"Yachting used to be much more of a status symbol," said Marc Depp, the company's sales and marketing manager. "Now owners are more concerned with privacy, and more interested in adventure."
Triton Submarine —
"Yachting used to be much more of a status symbol," said Marc Depp, the company's sales and marketing manager. "Now owners are more concerned with privacy, and more interested in adventure."
Triton Submarines/Doug Allan
Iguana by name, Iguana by nature. This unusual looking speed boat has "legs" which allow it to "walk" out of the water.
Iguana Yacht —
Iguana by name, Iguana by nature. This unusual looking speed boat has "legs" which allow it to "walk" out of the water.
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The two hydraulic rollers allow the amphibious vessel to travel on dry land for around 800 meters. But be warned, driving on public raods is not an option.
Iguana Yacht —
The two hydraulic rollers allow the amphibious vessel to travel on dry land for around 800 meters. But be warned, driving on public raods is not an option.
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"People are very surprised when they see it," said the company's sales manager Steve Huppert. "First they think the boat is going to crash. They they're opening their mouths when they see it walk onto land."
Iguana Yacht —
"People are very surprised when they see it," said the company's sales manager Steve Huppert. "First they think the boat is going to crash. They they're opening their mouths when they see it walk onto land."
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"The legs are like landing gear working much like on an airplane," he added.
Iguana Yacht —
"The legs are like landing gear working much like on an airplane," he added.
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Ever dreamed of a grand Bond-like entrance? The Jetlev Flyer can shoot wearers up to 10 meters into the air.
Jetlev Flyer —
Ever dreamed of a grand Bond-like entrance? The Jetlev Flyer can shoot wearers up to 10 meters into the air.
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It is one of dozens of high-end water accessories on offer at the Superyacht Tender & Toys stall at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.
Jetlev Flyer —
It is one of dozens of high-end water accessories on offer at the Superyacht Tender & Toys stall at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.
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