Oceanus
Oceanus
For the first time in human history, mankind has successfully achieved living comfortably in a home underwater. Not just for one day but for 120 consecutive days in the Atlantic Ocean. Oceanus didn’t just set a Guinness World Record. It proved that the future of ocean living extends well beyond the waterline. Our Chief Engineer and President, Rüdiger Koch, ran a company from 11 meters underwater while two additional levels above water on the same structure provided 1,674 square feet of living space above the waves. What we learned from those four months is now shaping the endless possibilities that living on the water holds for our future.
A Home That Made History
On January 24th, 2025, Rüdiger Koch emerged from Oceanus after 120 days with something more valuable than a world record: proof. He’d conducted business meetings and video conference calls with reef fish passing by the windows. He recorded podcast interviews to the soundtrack of clicking crustaceans. He refined engineering designs while watching the ocean shift from Caribbean blue to storm grey. His routine stayed disciplined throughout: morning exercise while tracking biomarkers, focused work sessions, regular check-ins with visiting doctors. Every system performed flawlessly. Solar power, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and climate control. The mission succeeded because Oceanus made living a comfortable life underwater feel completely normal.
The Underwater Room
Descending the sixty three steps of the spiral staircase into the underwater room is a journey into a different world. Six panoramic windows curve around a spacious room set eleven meters below the surface. Curious marine life drifts past the windows as if they are inspecting you. Fish glide by during afternoon video calls. At night, the ocean transforms as nocturnal hunters appear and the steady clicking of crustaceans becomes unexpectedly calming.
The room can be an office, a bedroom, a meditation space, a bar, or anything else you want it to be. At its heart, though, it offers something simpler. It is a clear view into a world that has existed for millions of years.
Thick acrylic holds back the pressure. AI powered cameras with automatic wipers keep the windows perfectly clear. Climate control maintains an ideal temperature no matter what is happening outside.
Three Levels of Living
The rooftop delivers 685 square feet of pure horizon. It’s where most mornings start, and it’s built to handle helicopter and passenger drone landings or delivery drone arrivals when needed. Five meters above the ocean, the main living level spreads across 989 square feet with wraparound windows framing every direction. You have a full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living spaces that flow together as openly as the water around you. The lowest level sits eleven meters down, offering 270 square feet with a six-meter diameter room and generous three-meter ceilings. Large enough for a king bed or a complete work setup. Intimate enough that passing marine life feels like it’s right there with you. This is what makes Oceanus different from every other floating home.
Engineered for Depth
The technology that sustained Oceanus during its record mission now powers modern deepwater living. Rainwater harvesting handles your primary water supply, with desalination stepping in when needed. Advanced treatment systems recycle over 90 percent of what you use. Solar panels cover daily energy needs, with backup generators kicking in automatically during cloudy stretches. AI learns your patterns and optimizes everything without you noticing. Access works from every direction. Your jet ski lifts into the hull and disappears. The rooftop handles helicopter landings. A boat lift provides sea-level access. Future passenger drone arrivals are already built into the design. Marine-grade construction throughout, with anti-corrosion systems that attract calcium carbonate to form protective layers that double as coral habitat. One smart interface controls lights, climate, ventilation, and security. These systems don’t just make deepwater living possible. They make it practical.
The Next Wave Begins
Oceanus was always meant to be the first, not the only one. Those 120 record breaking days answered the hard questions. Can you actually live comfortably at depth? Can you run a business from below the surface? Can a floating home sustain someone indefinitely without compromise? Yes, yes, and yes. We are now building the next wave of SeaPods. For some people, that may mean having multiple underwater rooms, submarine docks, research stations, observation rooms, an underwater lounge, or an underwater bedroom. The configuration is entirely up to you. You bring the dream, we bring the engineering. The only real question left is what will your Oceanus look like?
