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Carpe Novo
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Carpe Novo Liveaboard, Maldives

4.5Very good16 verified reviews
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212
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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

4.5
Good
16 verified reviews
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4.8
Fabulous first liveaboard
I did the 7 day Best of Maldives trip as my first liveaboard and it did not disappoint! The guides were friendly and helpful and we saw so many different things! Whale sharks, tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, mantas and so much more. The guides were always respectful of the wildlife. There were several dives with strong current, but the guides made sure to help where needed and always fully explain the dive plan. Would recommend and would definitely do again!
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2025-04-08by F. Natasha
4.3
Trip to Paradies in the only Boat in the Deep North
My trip into the Deep North with Carpe Novo was a really nice experience. The Dive Sites, the Visibility and the sight was better than expected. We saw a lot of special stuff that really takes me into paradise for 11 days. Special for me was the Leopard shark, the Guitar ray, and some very small eagle rays that have no fear at all of divers. We are the only boat at the dive sites and we also saw a lot of different Swarm Fishes. Even very close without any fear.
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2025-03-28by W. Christa
5.0
Excellent boat and crew, les marine life.
The boat and the crew, and the food, everything was excellent. Unfortunately one can notice that the abundance of marine life and the health of the hard coral is worse than several years ago.
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2024-08-17by D. Moises

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