Fat Boy Posted April 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Would it be possible to build a glass bottom room or underwater portal windows into a new cruise ship? I know it would have to be some pretty thick glass, or maybe a synthetic... But if they can have windows on the Shuttle, I'd think they could put a window 20 feet underwater. I have no interest in seeing most of the American port waters, but I bet cruising over the coral in a lot of caribbean port cities would be really cool. Would anyone even be interested in something like that? Or would it sway you away from a particular ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted April 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2009 They were thinking of doing that. But they decided not to because the fish said it would scare them seeing you walk around nekkid in your cabin.......:p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted April 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Would it be possible to build a glass bottom room or underwater portal windows into a new cruise ship? I know it would have to be some pretty thick glass, or maybe a synthetic... But if they can have windows on the Shuttle, I'd think they could put a window 20 feet underwater. I have no interest in seeing most of the American port waters, but I bet cruising over the coral in a lot of caribbean port cities would be really cool. Would anyone even be interested in something like that? Or would it sway you away from a particular ship? I think that would be a neat idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boy Posted April 17, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted April 17, 2009 They were thinking of doing that. But they decided not to because the fish said it would scare them seeing you walk around nekkid in your cabin.......:p:p It's the best 300 pounds is ever gonna look! I don't think the fish would mind, but I bet there might be some jealous walrus. Why work on a six pack, when you can have the whole keg! A private "room with a view" might be cool, but I'd settle a small public area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted April 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i actually think that's a pretty slick idea. and definitely possible... they make glass bottom boats as is (granted, smaller), and submarines, so why not? a little mini aquarium to go along with the 'experience' wouldn't be too hard or costly, also. they could have on display fish that you'd be likely to see along the itinerary in the local waters - and have some info on the fish, etc. like at aquariums. i wouldn't even mind paying admission for something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddymale Posted April 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2009 where do i sign up? like op I think it would be awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingofSomewhereHot Posted April 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2009 That would be awesome! But more than likely out of my price range. I have always wanted to stay at the underwater hotel that you have to Scuba dive to get to. I think it would be a pretty cool/fun/unique experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 17, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2009 lol of course the bottom deck or two, depending on the size of the ship is crew quarters. So they would get the benefit if the bottom was glass. Imagine the problem keeping barnacles off. Right now ships are dry hulled about every 3 years so they can scrape off barnacles. A small glass bottomed boat is easier to get out of the water and clean the bottom off than a cruise ship. Not a real feasible idea imo, but I guess nice to think about. Sounds like paying divers to constantly be under there cleaning would be the only possible way, a whole crew of them when the ship is in port?? yea right. They couldnt swim when the ship was moving and the only time you could see the coral would be when in shallower water.... the same time you would have to have the crew swimming down there constantly cleaning the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly4423 Posted April 17, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2009 They were thinking of doing that. But they decided not to because the fish said it would scare them seeing you walk around nekkid in your cabin.......:p:p LOL. That wouldnt be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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