HERON ISLAND, Australia,
May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From 27
May - 18 June, riders can experience this incredible
underwater world exclusively through the Uber app.
- scUber will showcase the world's largest living structure as a
biodiverse playground, rich in marine life and offering remarkable
underwater experiences.
- The launch will support the ongoing protection and conservation
of the world's largest coral reef system through Uber's partnership
with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland, Australia, in
partnership with Uber, today announces the launch of scUber(
http://www.scuberqueensland.com/), the world's first rideshare
submarine experience, coming to the Great Barrier Reef on Monday 27
May.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience will offer riders an
unfiltered lens to Australia's
underwater icon.
From 27 May, scUber will be available for a limited number of
riders to request through the Uber app and riders will have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the exquisite beauty of the
Great Barrier Reef.
Tourism and Events Queensland's Chief Executive Officer,
Leanne Coddington, commented:
"In late 2018, consumer research identified that exploring the
Great Barrier Reef in a submarine was the most desired future
travel experience sought by visitors. scUber makes this wish a
reality and reaffirms Queensland
tourism's commitment to providing locals and visitors alike with
truly remarkable ways to explore nature's wonderland.
"We're thrilled to partner with Uber to showcase the beauty of
the reef through this innovative experience.
The scUber experience will be available starting on Heron
Island, off the coast of Gladstone in the Southern Great Barrier
Reef region from May 27, before
moving to the coast of Port Douglas in Cairns & the Great
Barrier Reef region from June 9. The
scUber experience will cost $3,000AUD
for two riders and includes:
- Pickup and drop off from your location with the Uber app;
- Scenic helicopter ride to either Heron Island (for riders
requesting from Gladstone) or the Quicksilver Cruises pontoon off
the coast of Port Douglas (for riders requesting from Cairns, Port
Douglas and Palm Cove);
- One hour ride in a scUber submarine;
- A half day snorkel and tour of the Great Barrier Reef.
Please see
here(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6ff8zdshk2prcwh/AACxP4IFhLIAJzR5R6Xq_7h9a?dl=0)
a suite of assets for usage, along with details of
spokespeople.
For more information on scUber, the consumer competition and
partnership between Queensland and
Uber, visit: www.scUberQueensland.com.
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SOURCE Tourism Events Queensland & Uber