Architect's perspective of the underwater room
The resort will use submarine technology in developing and launching underwater observation platforms and 100 underwater rooms, some with panoramic underwater views.
The revolutionary project is expected to bring in $1 billion in investments spread over a 10-year period, and create direct and indirect jobs, both locally in Palawan.
Singapore-based financier Paul Monazca leads the development of the resort, reputed to be the largest of its kind in the world, using submarine technology.
The project's first phase consists of building semi-submersible satellite units called "Sea Spiders" that will serve as observation platforms, each accommodating 30 guests. The second phase, spread over the remaining seven islands of Calamianes, involves building 100 underwater rooms in partnership with an upscale boutique hotel brand. Large suite rooms will have a 270-degree panoramic underwater view, with each of the suites connected by underwater corridors. Some 85 more rooms will be built on another cluster of seven islands
article reference: Inquirer.net
and Seair's In Flight Magazine (June - July 2010) article by Margie F. Francisco
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