Adventure comes at a price, a price the richest people in the world are more than willing to pay. Last week, a group of five men descended into the depths of the ocean aboard a submarine on an expedition to view the remains of the Titanic, which sank in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg. Each ticket costs about $250,000..

The submarine in which the five people were traveling is missing, beyond the operators’ control and with depleted oxygen. However, his disappearance has drawn even more attention to the ultra-luxury excursionsas offered by the company Ocean Gate Expeditions.

This is just one of the companies that have one unique and unrepeatable experience, but extremely expensive and dangerous. And the seas are just one of the destinations that attract the attention of millionaires and billionaires.

Two people who traveled with the Titan last year talk about their experiences. OCEANGATE

Many prefer to explore space instead. You no longer need to be a qualified astronaut to board a rocketonly one is needed ticket costs $450,000 to be considered a ‘private astronaut’, which is just like the company Virgo Galactic he calls clients from his space travels.

“It’s more than spaceflight, it’s an experience of a lifetime,” reads the Virgin Galactic website, inviting people to be a part of the space age.

blue originby Jeff Bezos, and SpaceXby Elon Musk, have also joined in offering space travel to the elite who can afford their tickets. This high value not only covers the logistics costs, but also the preparations to protect the safety of customers.. Since not all trips have government regulations, customers must sign consent forms to ensure they are aware of the dangers that await them.

View of a SpaceX ship, in an archive photo. EFE/Cristobal Herrera
Photo: CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

But Nothing is guaranteed in this kind of adventure., as already demonstrated with the submarine that got lost in the Atlantic Ocean. It is estimated that oxygen is not available to the occupants at this time.

Adrenaline is also found in luxury excursions. The Four Seasons hotel chain has launched an option for wealthy tourists to travel aboard their private jet and travel around the world in 24 days.

Inside the jet, passengers can recline in leather seats that convert to reclining beds, or take a ride on the plane to socialize with the other people on board. The ticket price is in $205,000 and includes first class accommodation, excursions, meals and special events.

Travel and exploration companies are expected to increasingly target the millionaire market, but recent events have shown that a safety or regulatory framework is needed to avoid the dangers of these travels.