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Carpe Novo Liveaboard, Maldives

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Carpe Nova is equipped to offer a variety of marine adventures, including diving, surfing, and fishing. Itineraries extend from the classical central routes to the unexplored Deep South and the remote Far North, with 3 dives planned daily to immerse guests in the underwater beauty of the Maldives.

Boat Interior
This vessel accommodates 22 passengers across three decks, offering various cabin configurations with individual air-conditioning and personal safes. The upper deck houses junior suites with queen beds, some convertible to twins, while the main deck offers 2 single and 2 standard cabins, suitable for couples or shared use. Guests can relax in multiple indoor and outdoor areas, including a lounge with entertainment systems, TV, and open-air spots for sunset views. The sundeck features shaded and unshaded areas for sunbathing.

Dive Deck
Equipped with storage and an L W membrane system for nitrox-certified divers, the dive deck caters to all preparation needs.

Safety
Carpe Nova ensures safety with comprehensive equipment, including fire extinguishers, life jackets, and an emergency alarm.

Special Facilities for Photographers
A dedicated room with optimal lighting and a spacious camera table is available for photographers, ideal for those keen to capture the Maldives' underwater scenes, from mantas to whale sharks.

Itinerary
Explore diverse atolls such as North Male, Vaavu, and Meemu, with 7 or 10-night trip options. Unique Deep South routes offer encounters with the pristine reefs of Foammulah and Huvadhoo, including the renowned Medhufushi Thila in Meemu Atoll, famous for manta sightings.

When to Go
The Maldives welcomes divers all year, with May to November highlighted as the optimal time for encounters with mantas, sharks, hammerheads, and turtles

Cabins

Standard Сabin
Lower Deck

Standard Сabin

2 Guests
Single Suite
Main Deck

Single Suite

1 Guest
Junior Double Suite
Upper Deck

Junior Double Suite

2 Guests
Junior Twin Suite
Upper Deck

Junior Twin Suite

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2016
Number of cabins
12
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Carpe Diem Maldives
Length and width
43 m / 11 m
Capacity
22
Tenders
61 feet / 20 feet
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
250/50 Hz, 3 phase, 24 hrs per day
Engines
Doosan Daewood Marine Diesel (Model №: V1 80219), HP 800
Generator
2 x Zenith Isuzu 65 KW Marine-Gen, 1x Zenith Isizu 25 KW Marine-Gen
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
HP L&W
Nitrox Membrane
Nitrox L&W Membrane System
Freshwater maker
1 x WASCO Desalinator 700 ltr/hr 15 tons/day <br>1 x WASCO Desalinator 900 ltr/hr 18 tons/day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Personal Storage Space

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Fishing
  • Surfing

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

Carpe Novo Reviews

4.6
Excellent
19 verified reviews
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5.0
Every Dive is a good Dive…
I had a great time on this trip. The visibility on this trip in the South of Male region was very good, as we reached the Northern Atolls it‘s getting really bad. We were not lucky at the Hanifaru Bay, but this can happen… one year before it was perfect…there are a lot of other places to see mantas on this trip. Have you ever noticed the sparkling plankton while jumping into the water at the beginning of the dive? This was always very special in the Maldives in August. The crew, the dive guides are always friendly and helpful. Thank you all for this amazing time…
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2025-10-05by W. Christa 
5.0
Always one of the best times in my year…
This was my 10th Safari with the Carpe Diem Fleet and I had a lot of great moments underwater and on the boat. The Maldives, for me, are one of the most beautiful regions of the world. I love to sit on the backside of the boat while having a great meal and talking with other divers from all over the world about our latest experience …. To see all the sandbanks, lagoons and resort islands passing by….and have always good dives in between. The dive dhoni from Carpe Novo is one of the biggest I have ever seen and it makes diving really comfortable. I will come back soon….
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2025-10-05by W. Christa 
5.0
Amazing Diving on a Boot with Comfort and Adventure.
I had a great time on this trip. We see so many Mantas and Whale Sharks. The dive guides always tried to give us the best experience on every dive. I have never seen so many mantas while snorkeling or diving. Also we have seen a lot of small things and sharks. It was always a good mixture of everything with good and healthy coral life. The boat, the staff, and the Service is always great. Special thanks to the new cook and new bartender and my dive guide Naveen, they made this trip a special experience I would never forget. Thank you all, I'll come back…
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2025-10-05by W. Christa 

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Carpe Novo Liveaboard Itineraries

Best of Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Whales sharks and hammerhead sharks can be spotted
Giant mantas are common here
A lot of thilas and pinnacles
Variety of marine creatures like tuna, jacks, octopuses and moray eels

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Manta Madness (7 nights) (Dharavandhoo-Male)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Dharavandhoo
Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Cleaning station for observing mantas
Varied underwater landscapes with caves, reefs, walls, channels and drop offs
Strong currents, channel diving
Whale sharks and hammerheads are often seen as well as whale sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. The diving rout will include North Male, Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu, South Male.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Deep North Route 2 (12 nights) (Male-Male)

12 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Non-crowded destination
Lots of grey reef sharks
Napoleon wrasse, unicornfish
Soft corals, whips, black corals, small fans

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2-3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.
The diving route will include North Male, Baa, Raa, Haa Daalu, Haa Alifu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Lhaviyani.

Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Manta Madness (7 nights) (Male-Dharavandhoo)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Dharavandhoo
Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Cleaning station for observing mantas
Varied underwater landscapes with caves, reefs, walls, channels and drop offs
Strong currents, channel diving
Whale sharks and hammerheads are often seen as well as whale sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. The diving rout will include North Male, Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu, South Male.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Best of Maldives (10 nights) (Male-Male)

10 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Whale sharks and hammerhead sharks can be spotted
Giant mantas are common here
A lot of thilas and pinnacles
Variety of marine creatures like tuna, jacks, octopuses and moray eels

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.

Day 11: 
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Southern Sharks (12 nights) (Male-Port of Gan Atoll)

12 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Port of Gan Atoll
Gan International Airport (GAN)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Threshers, oceanic mantas
Large amount of shark species including tiger sharks, silkies, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks
Fast and exciting channel dives
Remote destination

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. The diving rout will include Gan, Foammulah, Huvadhoo, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu, South Mal, North Male.

Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • Arriving at Male International Airport (Please note that the domestic flight is not included in the price).
  • You will be met by a Carpe Diem Representative and assisted with the check-in formalities for your onward flight. 
  • Crew members will meet you upon arrival at the specific domestic airport
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being.
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Best of Maldives + Meemu (10 nights) (Male-Male)

10 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Whale sharks and hammerhead sharks can be spotted
Giant mantas are common here
A lot of thilas and pinnacles
Variety of marine creatures like tuna, jacks, octopuses and moray eels

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.

Day 11: 
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Southern Sharks (12 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Male)

12 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Port of Gan Atoll
Gan International Airport (GAN)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Threshers, oceanic mantas
Large amount of shark species including tiger sharks, silkies, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks
Fast and exciting channel dives
Remote destination

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. The diving rout will include Gan, Foammulah, Huvadhoo, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu, South Mal, North Male.

Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • Arriving at Male International Airport (Please note that the domestic flight is not included in the price).
  • You will be met by a Carpe Diem Representative and assisted with the check-in formalities for your onward flight. 
  • Crew members will meet you upon arrival at the specific domestic airport
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being.
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Manta Madness (10 nights) (Male-Male)

10 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Cleaning station for observing mantas
Varied underwater landscapes with caves, channels and drop-offs
Strong currents, channel diving
Whale sharks and hammerheads are often seen as well as whale sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.

Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Best of Ari Atolls (7 nights) (Male-Male)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Cleaning station for observing mantas
Varied underwater landscapes with caves, reefs, walls, channels and drop offs
Strong currents, channel diving
Whale sharks and hammerheads are often seen as well as whale sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • When you fly in, you will be met upon arrival by a representative of Carpe Diem Maldives, who can be identified as Carpe Diem Cruises crew shirt and a signboard with the companies’ logo.
  • The representative will then confirm the below check-in timings or inform you in case of any changes.  
  • You will be met at the info/help desk arrivals hall at 16:00.
  • You are recommended to choose the afternoon arrival flights whenever possible to limit the time at the airport as much as possible 
Return
  • The day before disembarkation the boat usually comes back to port between 15:00 and 16:00. Male visits can not be offered for the time being
  • Guests need to depart the vessel by 8:00 latest. 
  • Early flight departures on the day of disembarkation are possible but will limit the number of dives the day before due to 24 hours no diving before flying. You will be offered a maximum of 2 dives on the day before disembarkation. Sometimes this may vary however depending on the itinerary. If the boat still has to cross a long distance then only 1 dive will be offered

Southern Sharks (11 nights) (Male-Male)

11 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
14:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Threshers, oceanic mantas
Large amount of shark species including tiger sharks, silkies, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks
Fast and exciting channel dives
Remote destination

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-11:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2- 3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled.
Explore the Maldives' southern atolls on a carefully curated dive trip, starting in North Male' and heading south to the Southern Central Atolls, including South Male', Vaavu, and Meemu.
Vaavu: Dive at Alimathi and witness the nurse sharks, along with other sites like Golden Wall, Miyaru Kandu, and Fotteyo Kando. Meemu: Encounter grey reef sharks, silver tips, and majestic mantas while exploring Gaahuraa Kandu, Bohuraa Kanda, and Kureli Kandu.
Thaa: Hope to spot gentle giants like the Whale Shark at night and dive at Dhiyamigili Corner and Olugiri. Laamu: Explore dive sites like Isdhoo Muli, Munniyafushi Kandu, and Maabaidhoo Kandu, home to Grey Reef Sharks, Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks, Silver Tips, and Zebra Sharks.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Dive into the deep in the Maldives' largest atoll, where you can encounter hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and even magnificent whale sharks at channels like Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa.
Fuvahmulah: Experience thrilling encounters with tiger, silky, silver tip, and thresher sharks, as well as oceanic mantas and other pelagic species in this predator's playground. At Carpe Diem, we are committed to delivering an authentic and respectful nature experience. We do not endorse the practice of feeding sharks. We do not offer or promote the "Tiger Zoo" experience in Fuvahmulah Atoll. When diving in Fuvahmulah we have the privilege of encountering Tiger Sharks and other pelagic naturally and we believe that these encounters provide a more genuine and unaltered experience with these magnificent creatures. Join us on a journey that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the underwater world, with a special focus on these apex predators.
Addu Atoll: Discover over 30 world-class dive sites, including the historic WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, and the mesmerizing manta cleaning station at Maa Kandu. Encounter manta rays, turtles, sharks, and more year-round.

Day 12:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Deep South: Huvadhoo- Fuvahmulah- Addu (7 nights) (Kooddoo-Port of Gan Atoll)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport (GKK)
14:00
Port of Gan Atoll
Gan International Airport (GAN)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Threshers, oceanic mantas
Large amount of shark species including tiger sharks, silkies, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks
Fast and exciting channel dives
Remote destination

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2-3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. Diving rout will include Addu, Foammulah, Huvadhoo atolls.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Deep South: Addu - Fuvahmulah - Huvadhoo (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port of Gan Atoll
Gan International Airport (GAN)
14:00
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport (GKK)
8:00
Requirements: Minimum 100 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 or 2 night dives, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Drinking water, instant coffee and tea
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Service tax 10%
  • GST 17%
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Green Tax - USD 12 per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Hanifaru bay park fee

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • GST tax 17% on all onboard purchases
  • 10% service charge on all items sold on board
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Threshers, oceanic mantas
Large amount of shark species including tiger sharks, silkies, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks
Fast and exciting channel dives
Remote destination

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. 2-3 dives per day including night dive will be scheduled. Diving rout will include Addu, Foammulah, Huvadhoo atolls.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport. 

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons