We Slept in the World's Most Expensive Underwater Hotel
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Episode 917 | Filmed November 2023 | The Hilton Conrad, Maldives (The Muraka)
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 The Muraka
01:11 Ch.1: checking in
03:40 Ch.2: overwater villa tour
10:25 Ch.3: underwater room tour
13:19 Ch.4: life underwater
16:43 Showering underwater
18:37 Nightlife!!!
One of the things I like most about this channel is watching how Kara and Nate went from stretching pennies in the beginning and through hard work and creative direction succeeded and earned the ability to enjoy the more finer luxuries. All the while, they continue to maintain the same humility and appreciation as with everything else they get to enjoy, never once flaunting their success or allowing it to redefine them and the original roots of their travel channel. They never fail to mention that every experience and every luxury they get to enjoy is a privilege gifted to them by their loyal fan base (whom they share their joy and experience with in the videos) along with their intuition in capitalizing on travel points, which they teach others how to do. They’ve never lost touch with the ground and continue to test their personal limits through some of the most challenging and craziest adventures, making them one of the most exciting and down to earth people to follow.
Wow, very well said!
I hate to say it but I wish they would go bare bones budget trips every once in a while. Everything is too well planned and expensive. I don't have time for that! Maybe i'll start back from the beginnings LMAO! not really
This is so well said, I hope they see your comment
I was literally showing my husband this video and trying to explain how awesome they are and where they’ve come from and how grateful they always are and how sometimes when I read comments from new people that think they’re bragging or detached from normality I get upset for them because those people don’t see their dedication and hard work that has built up over so many years. And then here’s your comment right at the top!! Thank you for that. I also think if you’re filming all these experiences then they don’t become vacations anymore they become work and that’s tiring. Thank you for explaining everything so well! I hope they see your comment.
I can see someone doing their thing in the underwater bathroom as some scuba diver goes swimming by….
I love the tradition of Nate making Kara coffee in the morning and he always always always tells her her coffee is ready with a kiss. It's so sweet and I hope they do that until their dying day. It's the simplest, sweetest gesture that goes so much farther than fancy gifts or expensive stays. I love love love it. And, for the record, this particular stay had me glued to the screen....it's so immersive! What a wonderful experience!
Ya most partners are like that. One of them needs the other to make them a coffee or they will just sit in bed all day. =p
Lol…My husband has to feed me,or I forget to eat.😅
This channel is not about that. 😊
Simp
I was the survey engineer for making this masterpiece back in 2018. Really happy to see you there. ❤
Woah that’s so cool, was it hard to do?
How do you push the water back to build something like this? Do you make a dam? A capsule around the work area? Please share!
@@TheJulithegreat it's built on land then dropped into the ocean and positioned
@@MsNattsukobut how do they get the water out after they drop the top part
@kyKy_61634 no need to, the structure is prebuilt.
More than any other Kara and Nate video I’ve watched this one showed us their love and affection for one another. While never hidden I sometimes feel you guys tone it down a bit worrying that it might come off cheesy. It doesn’t. What a wonderful experience, glad you’re back on the YT!
My husband walked in and heard nate say there was probably more people sleeping in the space station than under water and said 100% seriously "has he never heard of submarines?" 😂😂😂
😂
I had the same thought
Came here to say this, my husband works on one... a LOT more people sleeping underwater than you'd think on a daily basis 😂
In fairness, I am pretty sure that his reference to this and the other underwater hotels suggested that "in hotels" was the basis for his comment.
@@justcassandrathings8921 I’m very curious how long do submarine trips last? I’m assuming it’s a less than space expeditions and stuff like that just because it’s a bit more simple to get there. But it sounds cool.
Kara telling Nate not to do something and Nate not listening is such a husband and wife moment. So real, so much love 😂💗
Absolutely love how Nate makes coffee every morning! Such small rituals help feel like home no matter how many different beds you’ve slept in a year!
Stealing this amazing place to our bucket list✅
This is the reason and what I love about Kara & Nate, no matter if it's a van life trip, hotel destination, survival mode destination or visting friends they are always themselves fun, exciting and kind. This is beautiful I would love to stay here. Thank y'all so much for sharing😊.
Imagine getting high af underwater 😂 I will get paranoid every min 😬
Am I the only one who finds this, while beautiful, absolutely terrifying? My fear of the open water could never get me to sleep down there, or even be down there for very long 😳
What about the guy who drowned there trying to propose to his girlfriend at this exact same place.
This and the sounds the room ??? Was making?? Sounded like cracks. I did not like that lmaooo
Absolutely spectacular. I’m pretty sure, the majority of your viewers would never have the opportunity to witness such a beautiful amazing experience... thank you.
For the record, Nate watching you perform for Kara as an underwater merman ... was absolutely awesome💞
Kara and Nate are some of my favorite content creators. They are down to earth, fun, humble, and they haven't lost their sense of wonder about the world. I hope they are fulfilled and happy throughout their journey's cause I enjoy them both so much!!❤
Your video quality keeps getting better. Thank you for making your fans feel like family!
Literally said to myself I could go for a Kara and Nate video. Opened UA-cam and there is was
I LOVE how you two turn into little kids, not caring what anyone else thinks just genuinely enjoying God’s creation and each other’s company. And not taking a minute for granted.
Thank you for all the effort and energy you put into your videos. ❤
I love you guys. So, so much positivity emulating from you both, not to mention this incredible underwater experience that you both just shared....so THANK YOU!! I needed that. Looking forward to more videos soon!! Keep up the good work Nate & Kara!!
Hi from Kansas! I love that the attendant put so much emphasis on how they monitor the guests in the underwater suite 😅 And...Perfect Saturday's do exist guys! New puppies born(I'm a fur Gammy!) new iced coffee machine, new beans, chocolate and a new Kara and Nate video. Excited to see the Daily Drop video tour!
**It’s great to see you - Kara and Nate withdrawals are a thing! So funny when Nate skates into teen-mode = his strong desire to open the escape hatch door ! What a fabulous and well-deserved experience!
I was thinking that same thought as Kara, and then she said it 😂😂😂 I thought, "Oh my goodness, they almost died!" 😂😂 jk
The world needs more Kara and Nate content!! I have absolutely fallen in love with y'all and the adventures that you share and produce for us. Thank you for the endless smiles and laughs that you create world wide. The relationship between y'all is so pure and sweet and I adore it. I can't wait to see the next adventure that you take us on :)
The crack and popping you heard while underwater were pistol shrimp. We heard the same noise while living in our sailboat for two years. They are truly one of the most interesting and coolest creatures out there. They have one large claw that they use to snap which creates a bubble that shoots at its prey at the speed of a bullet and reaches temperatures almost as hot as the surface of the sun. 🤯 20:41
As much as I’m happy that you’re taking care of yourself by taking time off, I’m so happy to see a new video! I’ve missed y’all! Thanks for another fun video. 😁
There is nothing better than enjoying tropical rain.
True!
I agree
Yay!!!! I had been waiting for a new upload! Admittedly been having a rough few weeks and been a little depressed. Watching this was the first time I genuinely laughed snd forgot about everything else in a long time. Love you guys so much. I know I'm gonna meet yall one day to thank you - especially if you come back to Denver! Can't wait for the next one, thank you for being and escape and making me laugh for years now. Been with you for so long, feels like we're friends
Happy Travels.
Omg I had a panic moment when Nate said “we sold the van” and I screamed 😱 but singing snoop dog made it up 😂😂. Kara laughter is gold when Nate asked to ride the exercise bike. Beautiful, amazing and I’m waiting for you guys use it as a giveaway 😜 just kidding. Love ❤️ this place and I’m happy you are back
Did they actually sell the van??
@@missjules3 I hope not!!! On the picture it said just kidding 😂
I had a panic attack when Nate said he sold the Van. Then I saw the “Just Kidding” and was able to relax.
@@missjules3 No
So good to see you’re back. 😊 You just made my somewhat dreary Saturday morning into a much happier adventure laden day! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. 🥰✌💪
Yes!! These videos are what first attracted me to this channel! I love seeing all the unique places you two stay in!
Met Nate at vail today. Stand up guy. Had my buddies with me that all subscribed after meeting Nate. Getting up to say what’s up and then nice to meet you as you were leaving says a lot about a person. Appreciate you man.
PS: would’ve been nice to meet you too Kara!!!!
That’s such a nice story :)
To hear that he’s a pleasant person off camera is not surprising but it’s always nice to hear!
Probably the neatest experience I think I've ever watched from UA-cam really cool
This is an absolute bucket list destination. It's so much fun watching you two discover things for the first time. Your joy is contagious, and it absolutely rubs off. The fish at night are INSANE, and how much fun was that light show? I could watch the marine life for hours. ! I'm so grateful to get to be a "plus 1", tagging along on all of your adventures, seeing places I may never get to go. You guys have EARNED the right to stay in these lavish, exclusive locations and I can honestly say no one deserves it more. Love you guys, from PA! ❤
I enjoy watching you guys so much. I never know what experiences you guys are going to share with us. This particular stay was off the charts. Thanks so much for sharing. Much love to you both and always be safe.❤❤❤❤
Absolutely love it. Whatever content you create, I'm going to watch b/c it's your personalities that make it GOLD. So happy for you and all of the adventures you get to have. I know it's not as easy as it all looks!
Night diving is actually amazing! Because as you noticed the underwater life is different at night.
Despite a fear of deep water I managed to white-knuckle through this video regardless so that’s a testament to y’all’s ability to entertain 🤷
Same! I’ve got thalassophobia. It’s easier when the water is clear and not that deep but the second it’s dark I start to feel sick.
Honestly this would be my nightmare.
@@teslakasten9758 Agreed! I would never, ever do something like this 😂😅 I still enjoyed the video, though. Their enthusiasm is contagious.
I felt so uneasy the whole time but I pushed through!
There is the NOAA underwater habitat off the keys, my husband has slept there. Also submarines...
I feel totally chilled out watching this. Thank you. Totally amazing.
Love you guys! Please stay happy, safe and healthy!
I could not travel the way Kara and Nate do. This is so amazing that they do the job for people like me who can't willingly leave my comfort zone. Still, i have been to a Buc-eee's and their video on the place was so great. Maybe one of these days I will be more adventuresome. But underwater beds...still not there. But I loved the Bugs Bunny clip of "der's gold in dem hills!" Thank you Kara and Nate!!
Y’all’s channel is literally my comfort show. Something about your videos just makes me feel so happy and optimistic about the world as a whole. Love you guys❤❤❤
This experience looks so cool! I also love seeing you two together in every video but I think this one had lots of special moments you captured between you two!
Perfect way to start my Saturday morning!!! You guys rock!!
Not many people can make you feel like they are better suited to enjoy the best in life than these two. When Cara is enjoying things, we all are enjoying things. Stay lovely you 2!
Love watching you two!! You visit the most unreal places!!! Enjoy it all while you can!!!
Awesome video as always Kara and Nate. Y'all always find the most unique hotels that flight deals this underwater Villa was so spectacular. Thanks for letting us come along on y'all's adventures.
I have to say that the funniest fish to watch was Nate. He may have made himself a bit dizzy, but the show was great. Thank you for bringing us along on this amazing adventure. God bless.
this is so cool you guys just continues to impress me thank you so much
Newest subscriber saying hello. You guys are my new Netflix 😅❤❤❤
Never grow up! Love your childlike wonder, enthusiasm, playfulness and sense of adventure. Best episode ever!!!
Hello! please do a series of "slumming it", I would love to see some vintage Kara and Nate doing that in South East Asia with the updated quality in videos.
Agreed
I doubt they'll ever do that again unfortunately
Isn’t there an underwater hotel in the Florida Keys that opened in the mid 80’s?
Now that would be a great comparison video. The most expensive and then the cheapest.
I look forward to Nate and Kara’s videos I jump with joy when I see they posted and immediately drop what I’m doing to watch them
Another EPIC video guys! Don’t ever loose your enthusiasm for being able to do such cool things!! That is one of the reasons I love your channel so much! I am truly a die hard Kara and Nate fan. Love the daily drop idea but I am unable to use it at this time. Bummer.
Hate to break it to ya, but y'all forgot that there are also a small number of people who sleep underwater in submarines probably every single day. 😜 Many militaries always have active submarines, at least for training purposes.
Sorry but that underwater Hotel is NOT the world's first. It is probably the world's first "luxury" underwater hotel though. The Jules Undersea Lodge in FL was opened in 1986, the Maldives underwater Hotel opened in 2005.
Underwater Hotels
1: Utter Inn, Vasteras Sweden (the only one in a lake!)
2: Resorts World Sentosa Ocean Suites, Singapore (inside a gigantic aquarium)
3: Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo FL. It was originally an underwater research laboratory(you have to Scuba dive down to get into it, and all your food orders are delivered by a Scuba diver!)
4: Atlantis the Palm, Dubai UAE (also inside a gigantic aquarium)
5: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Rangali Maldives
6: The Manta Resort, Zanzibar Tanzania
7: ReefSuites, Airlie Beach Australia
8: Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland, Shanghai China
AND THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS ONE
9: THE LOVERS DEEP. It's an ACTUAL SUBMARINE HOTEL!! It goes 650 ft underwater and can be moored off the coast of St Lucia or by a sunken Battleship in the Red Sea!
I think no.6 is the one with the proposal ...the guy drowned just after holding up a banner under water asking his girlfriend to marry him 😢
@@jennymichelle81 you're correct, showed her a note saying (tragically ironic) "I can't hold my breath long enough to tell you everything I love about you, but everything I love about you I love more every day.", turned it over to the "Will you marry me?", pulled out the box to show the ring, headed up to the surface and passed out on the way up.
Love your content! These experiences can be done by only a few people, and sharing them with everyone is amazing!
Phenomenal and fun!! I'm so impressed by this experience! The night vibes were amazing! I love seeing you two jumping on the bed 😃🩵💦
I was eating a delightfully stoned bowl of Lucky Charms watching this video as Kara says "Tastes like luxury". I couldn't help but almost spit everything everywhere laughing at the obnoxious difference in that moment. Haha 🤣
i love you guys. I've been watching you 7 years now and I really love watching you. I love the video and I'm glad you guys took a break you deserved it.👏
This was unbelievable! I loved it and enjoyed seeing you taking it easy. You deserve it 🙂!
That’s beautiful!
The sweet little kiss and then the semi aggressive “get up” butt pat 😂😂❤️
I'm so glad you guys are back a needed my daily dose of Kara and nate❤
So glad you’re BACK.
From the mile high club to the mile down…. Best trip ever 😀
So happy to see you guys again! I hope you feel refreshed and find a better pace for yourselves.
If you were there with a group you could use the upstairs bedrooms and share the underwater one for hanging out and watching the fish.
Very nice hanging with you guys, this place is phenomenal.
Tonight, Kara and Nate sleep with the fishes. Literally!
This place is beyond silly/reality! Glad you didn't really have to sell the van...haha.
You guys should visit Nova Scotia some time! It’s beautiful!!
about time you guys put a new video up ive been crying waiting to see you guys :)
the editor is having way too much fun with this one
I have been watching yall since 2018! It’s my new saterday routine to watch you guys while I eat breakfast! ❤
A beautiful place for beautiful souls 😊 so happy y'all got some much-needed r&r!
Officially caught up on ALLLLLL the old videos and now I'm devastated that the newest one is over and I have to wait for the next one. 💔 Love y'all!!
It's just so beautiful how close they are and I just love how they experience these insane adventures together ❤
I love to hear Kara's excited yelling. She is so cute! Don't worry Nate, I love you too.. you're very cute❤❤❤
The gasp “nat-han” i died 😭😭🤣🤣🤣
OMG IM SO EXCITED IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE THIS!!! THANK YOU GUYS
I love how you bring Kara coffee and a kiss every morning. It’s something that will never get old.❤❤
I used to love Kara and Nate along with "the Endless Adventure", Eamon and Bec", and "The Way Away" (when they were still together)...however, sometime after the 100 countries landmark video, my interest starting to fade...Everything started to feel more "scripted", less spontaneous, too much glitz... similar to "Lost LeBlanc"...I typically watch travel vloggers to inspire me to keep on traveling. Sadly, Kara and Nate do not inspire me as I can no longer relate to them.. Everything is so perfect , pricey, perfect, scripted... it is obvious that this has turned from a hobby into a business. While I congratulate them for their success, I am no longer inspired. I will stick to Alisson and Eric.. so cute and down-to-earth..
Thank you for the 100 countries..!!
For the life of me, I can’t understand what the attraction is here.
Humblebrag.
Humblebrag.
HUMBLEBRAG.
I happen to also make my wife coffee every morning and tell her I love her.
Thing is….
I don’t need to “look good” for the rest of the world.
All these “fans” realize they are funding these two’s lifestyle, right?
Not very charming in my opinion.
Done.
There's something off about the way this episode was edited. It feels like there are more jump cuts and time skips in this episode, whereas in other episodes there's more time to "be in a space" with you guys. Overall the narrative and tour does not feel as cohesive and naturally paced as your usual episodes.
If feels like a series of shorts stitched together instead of the usual cohesive adventure. I felt like I was experiencing this journey through the lens of someone with ADHD. Definitely a different editing style.
Im being so fr this couple gives me hope in love that i will find someone to share experiences like them.
When Kara says this is where you can sit and watch the island where everyone else has to stay I felt slightly offended for a split second then immediately remembered who I was watching. ❤😂 No explanation needed but then it cuts to Nate saying that was a joke which made it even more wholesome. Love love love you guys and how much you’ve accomplished in the last 8? years.
Jesus loves you!❤
Originally, we started watching y'all because y'all were broke and you showed us where we could go on a budget.... but lately, more often than not, you're showing places that are pretty much unattainable for the average person. We could swing the cave hotel, but some of the other places y'all have done, yes, it's fun to watch, but can the average person go? No.
They literally show budget places and flights in their other channel. As well as in the daily newsletter lol. And these videos are still helpful and nice to watch. Because while you may not be able to go to ALL of the luxurious places they show you may be able to go to 1 or 2 of them.
I can’t tell if you saying that just in general or if your being mean but if your being mean 🛑
@@Moussa225don’t get me wrong. We love K&N… who wouldn’t? They can make the most mundane thing fun. That said, I’m just making an observation and while I know it has to get challenging finding the next big thing to do for your viewers, I just kinda miss the old vibe.
@@video.games.onearthdefinitely not trying to be mean. We love K&N. Just making an observation and missing the old vibe of the videos.
Love the snoop part! Kara and Nate are always good vibes 😊
Omg, thank you so much for sharing this experience with us!
I miss ballin' on a budget travel videos like the OG Kara and Nate videos. Hoping for less luxury travel videos in 2024 but doesn't look like that's the way it's gonna go
Its unfortunate that you focus so much on the expensive side of traveling lately ,you started doing budget traveling and regular folks could relate... not so much anymore
Wow another great video I enjoyed watching it,whether you two are touring museums going on road trips or staying in various hotels it always fun to watch your videos.I believe you guys truly are on of the most creative youtubers to watch.
You both are awesome, down to earth, like best friends and family! Enjoy
I smiled through the whole video. So contagious to watch your joy and excitement. You luck made me happy too.
Thank you for sharing, love from Italy❤🎉
As always, love you guys and your videos!
I love how much you guys try on your videos!
“I hope I never grow up” “me too Nate” IM SOBBING 😭😭😭❤❤❤
11:43 "Nat-han?!" adorable!!!
I really love watching your guys videos
FYI, This is not the first undersea hotel. Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida, started operation in 1986, which was 32 years before the Muraka was opened in 2018. The Muraka is 16 feet below the surface and Jules Underwater Lodge is 30 feet below the surface.
I would spend all my time swimming in the water and than in that room just soaking up that experience. It just seems so beautiful. So amazing. I don't think I could sleep because I want to watch what goes on at night. Thank you for sharing :)
I feel super comfortable watching your vids, specially the way you treat other people around you. 🥰
This was incredible to watch!