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Cheers! Mexico opens world's first underwater oxygen bar

Ice bars like Sydney's 'Minus 5'  are sooo last decade! Mexico has upped the 'drinking game' with the world's first underwater oxygen bar.

Ice bars like Sydney’s ‘Minus 5’  are sooo last decade! Mexico has upped the ‘drinking game’ with the world’s first underwater oxygen bar.

 

Take a deep breathe and get ready to go under with this new fad.

Apparently just sipping on cocktails (or when in Mexico doing tequila shots) with friend isn’t enough for tourists, because this week Carnival Corporation’s Puerta Maya port in Cozumel has opened the doors (or sea) to the new underwater oxygen bar.

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The submerged bar named the ‘Clear Lounge’ sees visitors playing traditional bar games in a 13,000 gallon tank of water.

While underwater bars currently exist in destinations like Ireland, this one has a slight twist.

Guests wear a clear diving helmet while underwater.

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In addition to pumping oxygen to the wearer, the specially designed head gear also offers an aromatherapy scent of the wearer’s choice. This includes oxygen-infused fruit smoothies, which are ‘served up’ by the underwater bartenders.

While breathing in their scented air, guests can also play a game of Jenga (how much harder would that be underwater!).

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There’s even a photobooth!

Making the bar a little more personal, there’s also write-on message boards and an underwater photobooth (with props of course).

Bar owner, Sub Sea System’s President, Jim Mayfield described the underwater attraction as ‘innovative’ and expects it’ll be the ‘hottest trend’ in entertainment.

“Clear Lounge is truly a unique social novelty. It’s incredibly fun, memorable, and an activity guests are excited to share and talk about.”

Jim Mayfield, Sub Sea System President

What do you think of the new bar?