A New Pelorus Journey Tour Lets You Hunt for Sunken Treasure

Looking for buried treasure could be the stuff of legends and motion motion pictures, however due to a once-in-a-lifetime providing from luxurious experiential journey firm Pelorus Journey, it may truly be your subsequent trip.

In 1699, a French frigate referred to as the Maurepas sank within the distant San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama, taking a large trove of treasure down with it. Believed to be carrying treasured cargo from Charles II of Spain to King Louis XIV of France, the ship went down in waters belonging to the Guna Yala folks, who say they’ve at all times recognized the wreck’s location—however they’ve saved the positioning secret, believing the realm to be tied to their cosmic origins.

Now, for the primary time in centuries, the Guna Yala tribe has opened the waters to exploration—and Pelorus was granted the unique alternative to deliver individuals to hitch the seek for an estimated $24 million in misplaced gold, silver, and jewels.

The “Maurepas Treasure Hunt,” bookable from June to November, will let a handful of intrepid (and deep-pocketed) vacationers be part of the nonprofit ocean exploration workforce behind OceanX in a real-life hunt for sunken treasure off Panama’s northern coast.

Individuals will spend their days diving uncharted waters alongside a seasoned salvage crew, scanning the seabed with a magnetometer, and filming for a forthcoming documentary on the expedition. Evenings will deliver fireplace talks with specialists on the historical past of the Maurepasthe lifetime of a modern-day treasure hunter, and maritime mysteries.

If the treasure is discovered, 70 p.c of its worth will return to the tribe, serving to revitalize the group. Every treasure-hunt participant will obtain a lower of the remaining proceeds plus $25,000 for collaborating within the documentary.

The worth to hitch begins at $185,000 per particular person and consists of lodging for seven nights, entry to dive gear (plus a scuba license for non-divers), knowledgeable guides, business-class flights, and insurance coverage. These searching for a extra luxurious base can constitution a personal superyacht for an added charge.

For bookings or questions, go to Pelorus Journey’s web site.