Carpe Vita Liveaboard, Maldives

Carpe Vita is a 38-metre Maldives liveaboard accommodating up to 20 guests on diving and surfing journeys across the archipelago. The vessel combines comfortable onboard living with a varied itinerary programme that ranges from classic central routes to more remote expeditions.

Boat Interior

The boat's inviting social spaces offer plenty of room to unwind between activities. An air-conditioned indoor lounge hosts dive briefings and relaxed gatherings, while the adjoining dining area and bar provide a comfortable setting for meals and conversation. Open-air communal areas invite guests to enjoy the sea breeze, and the sun deck offers loungers for soaking up the Maldivian sunshine.

Meals feature a combination of international and Maldivian cuisine served buffet-style. Tea, coffee, drinking water, juices, and soft drinks are available throughout the trip, while beer, wine, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages can be purchased separately.

Cabin Types

Suite

The two Suites feature individually controlled air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, safety deposit boxes, TV screens connected to the central media system, hair dryers, and towel service.

Junior Suite

The two Junior Suites include individually controlled air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, safety deposit boxes, TV screens connected to the central media system, hair dryers, and towel service.

Standard Cabin

The six Standard Cabins offer individually controlled air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, safety deposit boxes, TV screens connected to the central media system, hair dryers, and towel service.

Dive Deck

Diving is conducted from a separate diving dhoni, keeping the main vessel free for relaxation. The dhoni provides ample storage space for equipment and carries rental gear for guests who prefer not to travel on their own. Aluminium tanks in 11.5-litre and 13.5-litre sizes are available with DIN and INT fittings, and Nitrox is offered for certified divers.

Two compressors support daily diving operations, and equipment rentals can be arranged in advance.

Safety and Navigation

Professional local English-speaking dive guides accompany guests throughout each itinerary, with a minimum of three guides operating from the dhoni. Routes and schedules may be adjusted according to local conditions and operational requirements.

The vessel is equipped with radar, GPS, echo sounder, VHF radio, life rafts, life jackets, emergency oxygen, first aid equipment, fire-fighting equipment, and satellite communication systems.

Itineraries

The itinerary selection spans classic central routes, seasonal manta-focused departures, northern expeditions, southern shark routes, private dive charters, and surf charters. Best of Maldives covers North Malé, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, and South Malé, while Best of Ari focuses on North Malé, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, and South Malé. Both routes operate year-round and require Advanced Open Water certification with a minimum of 35 logged dives.

Reef, Rays & Hanifaru Bay explores North Malé, Baa, and Raa, with one regulated snorkelling entry to Hanifaru Bay included when conditions allow. This route is suitable for non-divers, snorkellers, and Open Water divers with at least 15 logged dives. Manta Madness adds Baa and Raa to a wider central Maldives route and requires Advanced Open Water certification with a minimum of 35 logged dives.

Deep North itineraries explore northern atolls such as Baa, Raa, Haa Dhaalu, Haa Alifu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Lhaviyani, and North Malé. These trips require Advanced Open Water certification, Nitrox, and at least 50 logged dives. Deep South and Southern Sharks routes focus on Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu, and other southern atolls, with Advanced Open Water certification, Nitrox, at least 100 logged dives, and strong swimming ability recommended.

Private dive charters allow groups to choose from existing routes or build a customised itinerary, while surf charters focus on surfing, snorkelling, fishing, diving courses, and beach barbecues. Dive numbers vary by route, with up to 17 or 18 dives on many 7-night trips, up to 26 or 27 dives on many 10-night trips, and higher dive counts on longer northern or southern expeditions.

When to Go

Carpe Vita operates year-round, with itinerary timing shaped by route and season. Best of Maldives and Best of Ari run throughout the year, with northeast season departures from January to April and southwest season departures from May to December.

Seasonal routes follow more specific windows. Reef, Rays & Hanifaru Bay is scheduled from July to September, while Manta Madness operates from May to October. Deep North trips are scheduled in September, October, and March, while Deep South and Southern Sharks itineraries operate from January to April. The posted Maldives weather reference gives an air temperature of 28°C and water temperature of 28°C