Flying isn’t Just for the Air. Richard Branson Introduces New Aero Submarine, the Necker Nymph

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If you think of flying as something that only happens above the earth, it’s time to think again.  Sir Richard Branson has introduced the Necker Nymph, an underwater aero submarine designed and built by Graham Hawkes of Hawkes Ocean Technologies.  The Necker Nymph is a three-person underwater craft that has been described as an underwater aircraft.

The Necker Nymph can glide across the surface of the ocean and then dive under using downward “lift” on the wings to submerge itself as low as 36,000 feet.

While eager explorers might want to jump in line to experience this new marvel of technology… the price tag is more than most can handle.  A ride in the Necker Nymph requires that you rent Sir Richard Branson’s luxury 105-foot catarmaran the Necker Belle for the cool price of $88,000 per week.  The fee to take the Necker Nymph out for a little underwater ride is an additional $25,000 per week.

For more on this new and exciting announcement in underwater flight visit MSNBC.com or if you’ve got the cash to take the Necker Nymph out for a spin, visit Virgin Limited Edition for more information about booking the Necker Belle for a vacation.