Case Studies

Domestic and international operating case studies of the semi-submersible boat Penguin, plus global supply cases of SUNLIFE clear leisure products.

Recommended Use Cases

A Great Fit For

TYPE 01

Beach Resorts

Recommended as an underwater experience for resorts with clear reefs and private beaches.

TYPE 02

Aquariums

Well-suited as a year-round indoor underwater viewing attraction, regardless of weather or season.

TYPE 03

Marinas & Tourist Areas

Recommended as a new experience program for inland waters and marine tourist destinations.

Penguin Semi-Submarine

Penguin Semi-Submersible Case Studies

Real-world sites where the semi-submersible boat Penguin has operated, at home and abroad.

Penguin 2.0 operating at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives
Case ① Maldives — Lily Beach Resort

An Underwater Experience
at a Honeymoon Destination

A Penguin 2.0 supplied to Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives. This dedicated boat, with the resort's name on the hull, operates as the resort's signature activity — watching schools of fish through the viewing windows above a coral reef.

The Maldives, a leading resort destination made up of 26 atolls and roughly 1,192 islands, offers ideal natural conditions for operating Penguin.

Why the Maldives Market Works

The Ideal Market for Penguin

01

Steady Tourism Demand

A resort destination drawing visitors from around the world, with steadily growing tourist numbers.

02

Ideal Natural Conditions

Weather that allows stable year-round operation, and clear water conditions ideal for Penguin.

03

One Island, One Resort

Each island is its own self-contained resort, ideal for offering a private underwater experience.

Case ② Seychelles — Mahé Waters

Family Marine Tours
With a Boat Fleet

Two Penguin 2.0 boats operated as a fleet in the waters off Mahé, Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Local crew rode along as part of a tour program, offering a premium marine experience that combined onboard refreshments with underwater sightseeing.

From children to adults, guests could view the underwater world without getting wet — a hit with family travelers in particular.

Two Penguin 2.0 boats operating as a fleet in Seychelles
Penguin in operation at Jeju International Leaders Club
Case ③ Domestic — Jeju International Leaders Club (Partner)

Meet Penguin at
Jeju's Hamdeok Beach

We operate two Penguin boats at "Jeju International Leaders Club," a marine leisure theme park on Jeju's emerald Hamdeok Beach. In 2022 alone, Penguin welcomed about 12,000 riders, establishing itself as a leading underwater sightseeing attraction in Korea.

Recommended Use — Aquariums (China)

A Hit With Kids in an
Indoor Underwater Setting

An environment like a large Chinese aquarium with whale sharks is expected to be a big hit with curious kids. Recommended as an indoor underwater viewing attraction that can run year-round, regardless of weather.

Aquarium operation case example
SUNLIFE Global Cases

SUNLIFE Global Supply Cases

A look at how clear leisure products from manufacturer SUN LIFE (Guangzhou Sunlife Outdoor Products), for whom we serve as the Korea official distributor, are used by partners around the world.

※ The photos below are not our own domestically supplied models; they are SUN LIFE's overseas partner and on-site operation examples. Models and specs may differ from what we sell domestically — please treat these as reference only.

A Range of Operating Content

Experiences Tailored to Each Location

The semi-submersible boat Penguin can be paired with a variety of content tailored to local characteristics.

🐠 Fish-feeding encounters with marine life 🤿 Worry-free snorkeling 🌅 A daily sunset cruise 🎉 A romantic evening boat party 🏊 Swimming in the open sea 🎣 Fishing while watching the water below 🧺 A picnic out on the sea 👨‍👩‍👧 Underwater sightseeing with the kids

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