LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI, Aug. 14, 2013 – Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founder of the energy drink company Red Bull, is pleased to announce his recent purchase of a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible for Laucala Island , the private island resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago. The state of the art, two–person winged submersible craft will be delivered to Laucala Island Resort in September 2013, available for guest use starting Nov. 1, 2013.
For an additional activity fee of $1,700 per two hour voyage, hotel guests can discover the pristine waters of the South Pacific Ocean without getting wet. DeepFlight Super Falcon, Hawkes Ocean Technologies’ production manned submersible, will provide an unforgettable and safe underwater adventure for guests.
Designed for comfort and 360 degree viewing from acrylic domes, guests can sit back and relax while observing magnificent coral reef, abundant fish, and sharks, amongst other marine life.
“Laucala Island provides the most exclusive and authentic experience available, and this submersible will provide guests with an unparalleled experience which will remain with them long after they check out.” said Laucala Island General Manager David Stepetic. “The waters off of Laucala Island, Fiji are the most gorgeous in the world and we are happy that our guests will have the opportunity to experience it in a different way.”

Once owned by the Forbes family as a private island escape, Laucala Island was purchased in 2002 by
Dietrich Mateschitz, C.E.O. of Red Bull drink company, and launched in 2011 as the southern hemisphere’s largest private island resort. The resort is 85 percent self-sustainable and prides itself on an integral philosophy, incorporating elements of the entire island into each guest’s experience, from islandmade spa products to cuisine derived from indigenous plants, fruit and aquatic life.
Laucala aims to become known the best South Pacific resort within the next year, with the goal of being known as one of the three best luxury resorts in the world by 2015.
About Hawkes Ocean Technologies
Hawkes Ocean Technologies is an innovation engine for the future of manned and unmanned underwater vehicles. In addition to offering advanced personal submersibles for private ownership, the Company also provides design, engineering and prototyping services for a wide range of underwater technologies.
Hawkes Ocean Technologies is based in the San Francisco Bay area. www.deepflight.com
About Laucala Island
Set upon a private island of 3,200 exclusive acres in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, Laucala Island brings a new meaning to the term “all-inclusive resort.” A beyond-five-star, luxury private island resort, Laucala is set amidst coconut plantations, sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, rich green mountains and breathtaking natural beauty, often drawing comparisons as the veritable Garden of Eden of Fiji. True luxury is appreciated in the privacy of the resort’s 25 villas as well as the freedom to experience a variety of activities with spontaneity, ranging from pro golfing to beachside horseback riding to watersports and more. The resort prides itself on an integral philosophy, incorporating elements of the entire island into each guest’s experience, www.laucala.com
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Contact
Laucala Island
Vincent Pauchon ( v.pauchon@laucala.com
www.laucala.com