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C-Explorer

The ultimate subsea explorer

An undistorted view of the subsea world in two sizes — built for explorers, scientists and filmmakers who need to get close to the action.

Depth

300 m (1,000 ft)

Occupancy

2 passengers + 1 pilot

Speed

3 knots

Endurance

16 hours

C-Explorer

Highlights

What Makes C-Explorer Different

360° Acrylic Viewport

A forward-positioned acrylic sphere gives every seat an unobstructed, undistorted view of the deep.

Lithium-ion Battery System

43.2 kWh of maintenance-free power with rapid recharge between dives.

Hypalon® Diving Tanks

Flexible, corrosion-resistant ballast tanks engineered for years of saltwater service.

MANTA & MARLIN Controllers

Supervised passenger steering plus a wireless surface remote for launch and recovery.

U-Boat Worx Information System

A touchscreen dashboard giving the pilot real-time dive data at a glance.

Single-Point Lift

One certified lifting point for fast, safe launch and recovery from any support vessel.

Specifications

Available Configurations

ConfigurationDepth RatingOccupancyWeightDimensionsBatterySpeedEndurance
C-Explorer 3300 m (1,000 ft)2 passengers + 1 pilot6,010 kg (13,250 lbs)423 × 321 × 233 cm43.2 kWh lithium-ion3 knots16 hours
C-Explorer 5200 m (650 ft)4 passengers + 1 pilot7,340 kg (16,180 lbs)511 × 299 × 225 cm43.2 kWh lithium-ion3 knots16 hours

Overview

The C-Explorer series is the workhorse of the U-Boat Worx fleet: a fully acrylic, forward-positioned pressure hull that delivers a true 360° field of view for pilots, passengers and camera operators alike.

Available in 3- and 5-person configurations, C-Explorer balances a compact footprint with a spacious, air-conditioned cabin, luxury seating and a Bluetooth audio system.

Lithium-ion battery technology means quick recharges and virtually maintenance-free operation between dives — built to run all day, every day.

Safety Systems

  • Maximum Depth Protection — automatic ascent if certified limits are exceeded
  • Deadman's Switch — automatic resurfacing if the pilot is incapacitated
  • Manually releasable emergency drop weight
  • Dyneema safety buoy rated to 1.5× operating depth
  • Acoustic pinger for underwater location tracking
  • DNV GL certified design, construction and testing

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C-Explorer in Detail

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Ready to Explore the Subsea?

Speak with our team about ownership, charter or bespoke configurations — and start planning your descent.

Or reach us directly — +31 (0)76 5713096·info@uboatworx.com