The Marine Lagoon expedition offers an extraordinary window into the ancient oceans of our planet. Our private southern lagoon, enclosed by a natural volcanic barrier and reinforced with high-impact steel nets, is home to several reconstructed species of massive Mesozoic marine reptiles.
Guests descend into a state-of-the-art sub-surface viewing facility, looking out directly into the deep, warm waters where these ancient predators patrol.
Expedition Details
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Capacity: Maximum 8 Guests per Session
- Facility: Reinforced sub-surface observation chamber
- Difficulty: Low (wheelchair accessible, indoor climate-controlled)
- Primary Species: Giant marine reptiles and reconstructed prehistoric fish
The Sub-Surface Facility
Our underwater viewing pavilion, located along the sheer southern cliffs of the lagoon, is constructed to withstand immense marine pressures:
- Reinforced Polycarbonate Panels: The viewing walls are crafted from twenty-inch-thick, multi-layer optical polycarbonate, offering crystal-clear, distortion-free views of the aquatic habitat.
- Acoustic Insulation: The facility features complete soundproofing, preventing any modern auditory pollution from entering the lagoon’s delicate acoustic environment.
- Climate Control: Fully pressurized and climate-controlled, the viewing pavilion provides an exceptionally comfortable, quiet space for long-term observation.
The Experience
The Descent
Guests enter the cliff-side pavilion and board our private, high-speed elevator, descending twenty metres below the water’s surface into the main viewing gallery.
Deep-Water Patrols
As you look out into the deep blue water, you will witness our resident marine giants gliding gracefully through the lagoon. Their scale is immense, their movements fluid and effortless, demonstrating a complete mastery of their aquatic environment.
Reconstructed Ecosystem
The Marine Lagoon is a fully functioning ecosystem, containing hundreds of species of reconstructed Cretaceous fish and cephalopods, providing a natural diet for our marine reptiles and a beautiful, diverse marine landscape.
“Watching a thirty-tonne marine predator glide silently past a viewing panel, turning its massive eye to observe you, is a humbling, unforgettable encounter with the rulers of the ancient oceans.” — Marine Biology Lead, Scientific Group