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The super rich don’t burn cash, they sink it into these insane personal submarines

Looking to explore the ocean in your own personal submersible? You’ve come to the right place. Submarines aren’t just for researchers and scientists anymore. You can get one, too — if you’re willing to throw down the money. We’ve rounded up the coolest personal submarines available now. The market is full of variety: Luxury submarines designed to launch from super-yachts, high-flying submersibles that aren’t actually submarines, and futuristic vehicles straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster.

The one thing they’ve all got in common is that they’re all very expensive. In fact, some of these submarines cost upwards of seven figures, but if you’re in the market for a personal BatSub for completely impractical purposes, these are the best you can buy.

Nicole Carpenter
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Nicole is a freelance video game and tech writer from Massachusetts. She has a cat named Puppy.
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