Poseidon and the environment

The Poseidon Project is more than a resort. It is a life-changing experience, a celebration of nature’s wonders, an illustration of responsible behavior towards our environment.

All around the Poseidon Mystery Island, an unspoiled tropical marine ecosystem awaits its visitors. A specific program was designed to prevent negative impact on this environment - throughout construction and operation of the resort - and provide the most inspiring vision to our guests, for many years to come.

The Poseidon Coral Reef Sanctuary Project, conceived as a non-profit program (future link to website) will invite guests, scientists and audiences worldwide to enjoy and support a unique conservation, education and research program focusing on coral reefs. Another world first, the Enhanced Reef Program will be be implemented inside the island’s lagoon, utlizing state-of-the art coral farming and propagation techniques in order to encourage the development of biodiversity.

The Poseidon Coral Farm located on the island will offer visits and lectures to resort guests and represent a collection of preserved marine species accessible to scientists for their research and to children and students as part of our educational programs. More than a dozen international organizations and many more regional and local ones focus on reef preservation and restoration programs. Poseidon will showcase a methodology that can benefit many such projects around the world.

Measuring 10m x 5.1m (33ft. x 17ft.), each undersea hotel suite comprises 51m (550 ft.) of floor space. The suites are built as detachable stand–alone modules that are placed when neutrally buoyant and mated to the main corridor assembly and were built to meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code for Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy.

Each suite has an integral high–tech carbon fiber door that opens outward to maintain the unit's watertight integrity during installation or removal. The main corridor has a similar opposing door to insure the integrity of the complex. The release of the module is simply accomplished by closing both doors and flooding the space between.

Exceptional visibility is due to the use of transparent acrylic plastic (polyethyl methacrylate), a material that has been used frequently in deep submersible and aquarium applications over the past 20 years. The material is strong and remarkably transparent, and its characteristics are well understood. The resort's design takes full advantage of acrylic's ability to maximize viewing while maintaining structural soundness.

Steel wall structures are 25 mm (1in.) plate, which follow the same curve as the acrylic, which is 60mm (2.4in.) thick. Acrylic window sections are set into a steel frame and are 3.05m (10ft.) in length around the curve and 1.75m (5.7ft.) wide.

Safety

ABS classed tourist submarines carry approximately one million passengers each year (for the past 20 years) and have a perfect safety record, making them statistically the world’s safest form of transportation. Poseidon’s undersea resort was designed by U.S. Submarines  to meet the structural requirements applicable to a submarine pressure hull; all components of the resort are structurally very strong with a high overall safety factor. Each individual component of the complex will be automatically isolated in the highly unlikely event of a structural breach. Every unit has a safety dome with an entrance hatch where professionally trained divers can enter. Diving staff regularly practice rescue procedures in a purpose–built unit.

Maintainability

With the exception of the central corridor, which is permanently fixed to the structural base of the facility, each individual unit is neutrally buoyant and capable of being removed from the complex–and the water–if necessary. All important systems are shore–based or can be found inside the complex for easy maintenance. Automated viewport cleaning systems remove marine growth from transparent surfaces.

Get your passport ready, as you are about to embark on a world–class voyage to a location that nobody knew existed… until now.

The mystery will begin once you arrive in Fiji. Via our twin–engine aircraft, a uniformed pilot will whisk you and your party to Poseidon Mystery Island, where you will receive a tour of the fantastic resort that will be your place of escape.

The magnificent island is the result of an inactive volcano, which eventually housed a thriving coconut plantation. An abundance of palm trees still encircle the island, providing shade and homes for many species of birds. Expect to also see local fauna like coconut crabs, giant clams, sea turtles and dolphins.

If you choose to arrive by boat, the lagoon surrounding the island accommodates vessels 500 or more feet long. The entrance to the lagoon is 35 feet deep and 200 feet wide. A marina and moorings will be available.

Poseidon Mystery Island is the only one of its kind but overwhelming interest has led to consideration for future locations. Check this website regularly for updates.

There is nothing in the world like Poseidon’s undersea resort.

Since Jacques Cousteau's Conshelf I in 1962, approximately 70 ambient pressure habitats (intended mainly for short–term scientific research projects) have been built. Today only two underwater habitats are operating, both in the Florida Keys: The U.S. Aquarius, a private NOAA–sponsored scientific research habitat in 50 feet of water, and Jules Undersea Lodge, a successful single room underwater motel accessible only to trained divers via underwater entry.

Poseidon’s undersea resort differs from previous habitats in that it is "one–atmosphere." This means that the interior of the structure is always at surface pressure so that, unlike ambient pressure habitats, Poseidon's occupants are never exposed to the physiological effects of hydrostatic pressure.

Vacation with us under the sea. You’ll become part of history in the making.

Poseidon Mystery Island is located on a private island in Fiji. The weather is temperate year round.

When packing, you should include the following:

• Casual attire for day and elegant casual (resort wear) clothing for evening activities and dining
• Bathing suits
• A hat and protective skin care lotions
• Sandals and comfortable walking shoes (also consider bringing tennis shoes or golf shoes)
• Snorkeling equipment (this will be provided, but a prescription mask or a favorite pair of fins are invaluable)
• Perscription medications

Our exclusive introductory package, an adventure that will provide you with seven days and six nights of adventure on Poseidon Mystery Island, is US $15,000 per person when sharing a room (US $30,000 per couple, per week.)

This all inclusive price includes:

• Transportation from and to Nadi/Suva on our company airplanes.
• Four nights in a luxury beach or over-water villa.
• Two nights in a luxury undersea suite.
• All meals and drinks (not including specialty wines, liquors and select extras).
• Diving onboard a luxury expedition submarine outside the lagoon (300-foot capable, 16-passenger).
• An initiation to piloting a three-passenger mini-sub inside the lagoon with the assistance of a trained pilot.
• Scuba diving and snorkeling, with special programs from beginner to expert.

• Walks on the lagoon floor with our Sea-Trek system.
• Lectures and activities with a naturalist in-residence and guest marine scientists.
• Wine tasting classes.
• Your own personal, professionally produced photo album of your experience at Poseidon Mystery Island.
• Access to and supplies for all amenities: golf, tennis, watersports, etc.
• Access to the resort spa (some treatments additional cost).
• Gourmet meals and drinks (not including specialty wines, liquors and select extras).

If you seek an unforgettable way to celebrate your successful managers and staff or great customers, call Poseidon’s corporate specialist to find out about island charters and incentive programs.

All–inclusive pricing makes customizing a package easy, and we’ll gladly assist with meeting and event planning. Poseidon’s Mystery Island is the perfect place to reward your top performers or up to 72 of your company’s leaders and their spouses at one time. (Maximum occupancy is 144 guests).

Our facilities were designed with your business in mind—imagine the inspiration that arises when you hold your next meeting in an underwater conference room. [We like to say that we’ve redefined the term “think tank.”].

Or, consider sending your top producers to Poseidon Mystery Island as a reward for a job well done. After nine-holes of golf, a dive in the lagoon, a poolside massage and a divine dinner, they’ll feel indebted too.

The cost for exclusive use of Poseidon Mystery Island is US$2,750,000 for seven days and six nights.