Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming the tune to 'Under the Sea' while reading through all of these atypical undersea explorers. These submersibles differ from what would be considered normal, at least in submarine terms, in almost every way possible. Some of them are designed to be powered by foot while others feature ultra-luxurious amenities. A few of these atypical undersea explorers are even shaped like sea creatures.
As technology advances, the idea of the personal submarine becomes less of a joke and more of a possibility. If you want to see some of the most awesome concept and real-world subs out now, then pop in the soundtrack to 'The Little Mermaid' and check out all of these atypical undersea explorers.
20 Atypical Undersea Explorers
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Underwater Yachts
The U-010 Undersea Yacht is Below the Surface Luxury
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Underwater Aircraft
Richard Branson's Necker Nymph Could be the Ride of Your Life
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Underwater Luxury Yachts
Whale-Like Submarines
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$2.7 Million Submersibles
The Nautilus Vas is for Super Rich Submariners
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A DIY Automarine?
Car Turned Submarine
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James Bond Transformer Boats
The Scubacraft Transforms From Boat to Underwater Vessel
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Fierce Fish-Shaped Submersibles
The Neptune MM2 is a Badass Undersea Explorer
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Pedal Powered Submarines
The UV from MIT is for Aspiring Captain Nemos
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Shark-Shaped Watercrafts
The 'Seabreacher X' is an Extreme Diving Machine That Has Jaws
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World's First REAL Diving Car
sQuba by Rinspeed
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Weather-Changing Submarines
Japanese Company Ise Kogyo Devises Way to Thwart Typhoons
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Pedal-Powered Submarines
The Scubster is an Eco-Friendly Underwater Vessel
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Powerful Predator Submersibles
The Killer Whale Submarine is a Two-Man Water Demon
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Steampunked Submarines
The Replica of the Nautilus Submarine is Radio-Controlled
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Jellyfish Inspired Submarines
Futuristic Submarine With Metallic Dynamic Tentacles
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Submersible Jet Skis
The Platypus Submarine Can Travel Both On Water and Under Water
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Solar-Powered Submarines
The BKW ‘GOLDFISH'
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Aquatic Attraction Vehicles
The Tourist Submarine Concept Lays Out the Future of the Cruise Busine
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Flying Submarines
Airborne Submersibles Are the Future of Aqua Tech
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Mini-Sub Mavericks
Laid-Off Factory Worker Zhang Wuyi is Resourceful
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Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Extreme Environment Yacht Designs
The 75ft Explorer Sailing Yacht by Harry Miesbauer is Elegant
Utilitarian Heritage Dive Watches
The Sinn U50 Diver Range Now Features Four Models
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Seafaring Camping Trailers
The SealVans Amphibious Caravan Easily Travels on Land and Sea
Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts
The Migaloo M5 Superyacht is Projected to Cost $2-Billion
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Marine-Inspired Revived Timepieces
Seiko Presents the Revived Marinemaster Collection
80s-Inspired Surfer Vehicles
The Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept Will Debut at the 2024 SEMA Show
Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces
The Timex Tiburon Dive Watch Has a Nautical Aesthetic
Sea-Inspired Wireless Earbuds
The Conceptual Bose Wireless TWS Earbuds Have a Stemless Design
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts
The 'Hype-R' Concept Yacht by Davide Benaglia Measures in at 220-Feet
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts
The WAKINYAN Catamaran Yacht by Aras Kazar is All-Electric
Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts
The VNZ Lamborghini Mega Yacht 88M by Vuk Nemanja Zoraja is Sleek
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Modern Houseboat Designs
Jolson's Houseboat Occupies Lake Eildon, Just Outside of Melbourne
Underwater Vending Machines
Airheads' First-of-Its-Kind Vending Machine Takes Fun Instead of Cash
Propellerless Boat Motors
This Motor Uses An Undulating Membrane Inspired By Dolphins & Jellyfish
Luxe Submersive Superyachts
Migaloo Unveils a New Giant Migaloo M5 Superyacht Design
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Niche Search Engine Tools
Global Explorer Helps Users Discover and Dive Deeper into Topics
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Chromatic Decompression Scale Watches
Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is Dive-Ready
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons
The Hypershell GoX and ProX Will Be Unveiled at CES 2024
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis
This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
Luxurious Electric Motorboats
Maserati Introduces the New Tridente Electric Powerboat
Sleek Superyacht-Like Catamarans
The McConaghy MC115 Catamaran Has a Multihull Design
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts
The Acura Performance EV Concept Shows Off an Ultra-Modern Form
Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft
The Searider Searacer is a Personal, All-Electric Solution
Stylish Special Operations Timepieces
The Panerai 2023 Navy SEALs Collection Includes Five Styles
Eco-Friendly Stratospheric Aircrafts
Sceye HAPS is Helium-Filled and Suited for a Range of Tasks
Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses
Booking.com's Under the Sea Stay Celebrates 'The Little Mermaid'
Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders
The EJET 4X Tender is Powered by a 60kW Electric Motor
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters
The Surando Underwater Scooter Fits Neatly into a Backpack
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
The DMOOSTER D76 Mini TV Wireless Earbuds Concept is Playful
Predator-Shaped PCs
Cooler Master Shark X Appeals to Tech and Design Enthusiasts Alike
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
AI-Powered Hybrid-Electric Catamarans
Rossinavi Recently Introduced the M/Y Seawolf X
Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters
The Sublue Navbow Underwater Scooter Offers 75-Minutes of Use
Demure Dive Computer Smartwatches
The Suunto Ocean is Ready for Adventures Below the Surface
Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones
The 'Satellite' Headphones by Changhwi Kim are Shapeshifting
Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts
The 'Open' Yacht Offers Futuristic Water-Cruising Capabilities
Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts
The Lexus LY 680 Yacht Offers a Luxe Sanctuary at Sea
Accessible Feature-Rich Diver Watches
The Undone Aquadeep Dive Watch Has a Helium Escape Valve
Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs
Mavimatt Presents a Look at the UFO Rocking Chair Design
Soft Oceanic Perfumes
Let's Dive by DS & Durga is "The First Perfume Named by Whales"
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
Subtle Cartoon-Themed Timepieces
The Spinnaker SpongeBob SquarePants Watch Comes in Four Versions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Sporty Luxe Returning Timepieces
Tag Heuer Reintroduces the Signature Skipper
War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes
Peter Markos Designs the Tiny Monocoque Cabin
Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft
The GoBoat 2.0 is Inflatable for Easy Portability
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts
The 'Heart X1' Demonstrator Craft Can Take Off From Small Runways
Customizable Luxurious Superboats
Mayla Yacht Prepares to Fully Introduce a GT Superboat
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Bunker-Borne Vacation Homes
This Subterranean Home Was Formerly a Wartime Bunker
Cartoon Hedgehog Airplane Designs
SEGA/ATLUS and AirAsia Launch a Sonic-Themed Airplane Design
Modular Concept Aircraft
The 'Aeralis' Military Jet is Designed For Maximum Adaptability
Shell-Like Premium Speed Boats
Pierpaolo Lazzarini Designs the Jet Capsule Super Sport
Underwater Bone Conduction Headphones
H2O Audio is Back with the 'Sonar Pro' Swimming Headphones
Masterful Ceramic Diver Watches
The Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID Has a 30-Minute Power Light
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Aquatic Film Franchise Timepieces
These IWC x Aquaman Watches Come in Two Styles
Waterless Fish Toys
Zhu Zhu Aquarium Encourages Imaginate Play Without Spills or Mess
Convertible Exploration Boats
The RAND Roamer 29 Boat by Marek Weidlich is High-Performance
Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters
The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring
Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces
The Singer Divetrack Automatic Chronograph Diver Evolves a Classic
Swimming Pool-Inspired Venues
Swim Club in Austin, Texas Features Submarine Views
Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels
The Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike Prioritizes Adaptability
Deep Sea Exploration Games
Subnautica 2 is Coming in 2025 with Four-Player Cooperative Mode
Deep Ocean-Inspired Statement Jewelry
Maria Nilsdotter Launches the Siren Collection
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis
The Artemis EF-12 Escape Offers Luxury Rides on the Water
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
Ultra-Extravagant Watch Designs
Carl F. Bucherer Introduces the Patravi Scubatec Verde
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats
Vessev Introduces the Impressive VS-9 Electric Boat
Compact Underwater Scooters
The ASIWO U1 is an Easy-to-Use Underwater Scooter for New Riders
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans
The Sunreef Zero Cat Has Hydrogen and Electric Propulsion
Fantastical Low Fuel Catamarans
TISG Presents the This is It Catamaran at the Monaco Yacht Show
Unconventional Fish Alternatives
WOOP4 Makes Inventive Plant-Based Products Like Vegan Piranha
Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts
Lazzarini Design Studio Presents the Colossea Superyacht
Pearly White Sculptural Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins Delivers an Abalone Pearl Tonal Nautilus
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Organically Contoured Superyachts
The Arc Superyacht Boasts a Minimal Modern Design Language
Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils
The 'SpiritBARTech35EF' Boasts a Range Of 185 Kilometers
Luxe Eco-Conscious Spacious Yachts
Mask Architects Creates the New ONYX H2-BO 85 Yacht
Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
The University of Hong Kong Developed a New Dyed Ink
Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels
This Craft Uses Cameras & Lasers to Map Shorelines & Riverbeds
Optimized Electric Watercrafts
Taiga Debuts the Orca Performance to Redefine Electric Watercraft
Elevated Cruise Experiences
Royal Caribbean International's New Star of the Seas Unveiled for 2025
War Boat-Inspired Timepieces
William Wood Designs the Dunkirk Watch with Various Commands
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Next-Generation Yacht Series
Rossinavi Debuted the 43-Meter Seawolf X at the Monaco Yacht Show
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels
T3MP3ST & Wayne Enterprises Create the Maverick GT Stormy Knight
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Autonomous Undersea Vehicles
Boeing's 'XLUUV' is the Biggest Autonomous Submarine Ever Built
Atmospheric Skateboarding Games
The Developers of Pathless and Abzu are Back with Sword of the Sea
Contemporary Classic Horror Games
Still Wakes the Deep Immerses Players in a Scary Game
Air-Integrated Dive Computers
The 'Luna 2.0' Enables Scuba Divers to Track Their Air Consumption
Water-Mapping Autonomous Boats
This Boat Can Carry Out Accurate Surveys Of Underwater Terrain
Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs
The LEFEET P1 Can Be Held or Attached to a Surfboard
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Fish-Inspired Aerodynamic Trailers
Bürstner's TALIS Trainer Boasts a Modular Structure
Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles
The Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 is Suited for Off-Road Adventures
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Innovative Yacht Tenders
East Marine Boats Strives to Achieve Convenience and Performance
Aircraft-Inspired Retreats
Sander van Schaik Designs the Stay Under the Radar Retreat
View-Expanding Scuba Masks
The 'Seeker' Mask Allows For a Near-Natural Field Of Vision
Titanium-Accented Electric SUVs
The Fisker Ocean Force E Has 33-Inch All-Terrain Tires
Muted Tonal Superyacht Palettes
The Entourage Superyacht by Burdifilek has Delicate Tones