Froilian’s Underwater Expedition
Odysseas Froilan is one such cruise line passenger who recently took his GoPro on a journey under his vessel.
Source: Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images
Froilan’s journey began in the engine room of the cruise ship. Armed with nothing more than his camera and a fishing rod, he proceeded below the ship.
What Lurks Beneath
As Froilan ventured below the ship’s surface, he was immediately met with all kinds of beautiful marine life.
Source: Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images
Schools of fish began swarming his camera, appearing both intrigued and startled by the foreign presence in the water.
A Breathtaking Experience
While Froilan never disclosed the exact location of the cruise ship, his video takes viewers on a magical tour beneath the surface of the ocean.
Source: Susanty Bong/Getty Images
Throughout the video, glimpses of the ship’s anchor can be seen, as well as a plethora of exotic fish. It’s a truly unique window into the world that lies beneath the world’s cruise liners.
What Lies Hidden in the Dark
The second part of Froilan’s video was filmed after sundown. The GoPro is equipped with a special light that helps him record even in the dark.
Source: Getty Images
As the camera descends into the darkness, we see schools of fish, and then suddenly, out of nowhere, an enormous shadowy object passes by the camera.
Something Lurking in the Shadows
The shadowy figure was soon revealed to be an enormous shark.
Source: Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images
Its swift and unexpected movements took Froilan by surprise. It stuck around momentarily before making a sharp exit from the frame.
A Surreal Encounter with Mother Nature
The swift predator was followed by an even larger shark. The camera perfectly captured the majestic properties of these sea dwellers.
Source: Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images
Frolian’s raw and unfiltered video has resonated with over 1.5 million viewers. Many note the absence of background music truly allows them to feel as if they are there with him in the water.
The Natural Allure of Cruising
Videos like Odysseas Froilan’s are a testament to the growing popularity of the cruise ship trend.
Source: Lukasz Larsson Warzecha/Getty Images
Many viewers would agree that there is something undeniably captivating about watching people venture into the unknown and encounter exotic and beautiful sea creatures.
Amateur Underwater Photography Growing in Popularity
This trend is moving beyond a single video as people continue to venture beneath cruise ships with their GoPro cameras around the world.
Source: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
It has become so popular that some people have even proposed installing cameras under cruise ship hulls to allow passengers to gaze at all the beauty that lies underwater.
Odysseas Froilan’s Exploration
Froilan’s explorations with his GoPro beneath the surface, which few chose to follow, represent more than a simple underwater vlog.
Source: Estate Of Keith Morris/Getty Images
His curiosity and wonder have given millions of viewers a glimpse at what lies beneath them as they travel on a cruise ship—an experience many would have never seen otherwise.
Racking Up Millions of Views Around the Globe
His video has garnered over a million views on various platforms around the world and captivated the minds of a global audience.
Source: Donald Miralle/Getty Images
According to one viewer, there’s a certain magic in witnessing the unexpected encounters with marine life, the nighttime escapades, and the raw beauty of the ocean.
A Glimpse Into the Unknown
In a world where so much of the ocean remains uncharted territory, these GoPro adventurers can provide us with footage of the extraordinary.
Source: Alessandro Rota/Getty Images
They also give us a captivating glimpse into the hidden depths of our oceans and remind us that there’s so much to discover beneath the surface.