Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Indonesia

from $ 277 / day
9.7 Exceptional
19 Verified Reviews 19 Verified Reviews
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Perfectly designed for small groups and individuals who want a more personalised service, the Carpe Diem Phinisi offers year-round dive itineraries in Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park. There are only 4 cabins available, with a maximum of 8 guests onboard. The Nutmeg cabin is a large double located on the main deck and spans almost the entire width of the boat. It has large forward-facing windows and a skylight, as well as ample storage space. On the lower deck is the Clove cabin, which has two single beds which can be converted to 1 double upon request. Also located on the lower deck are cabins Pandan and Cinnamon. These have one double and one single, and can also be used as a triple. The lower deck cabins have natural light and ventilation via porthole and skylight, and all cabins have en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled AC.

Social areas include the well-appointed saloon in the main deckhouse, which can comfortably accommodate 8 guests around the large table. Delicious locally-sourced meals are served out at the al fresco dining table, and dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice.

Dive itineraries aboard the Carpe Diem Phinisi include Raja Ampat from November to April, Komodo from May to September, and some unforgettable trips in Ambon, the Banda Islands, and South Raja Ampat in between. Dive groups are small, and each dive is accompanied by qualified dive guides with local knowledge and high service standards. The use of dive equipment is also included in the trip price.

Join the Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Indonesia for an unforgettable cruise in Raja Ampat or Komodo National Park. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Yoga.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance (40 USD per item), National Park Fees (100-200 USD), Visas and Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities (10 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Naturalist Guide.

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Boat features

Daily housekeeping
Audio & video entertainment
Library
Air Conditioned saloon
Aircon Cabins
Sun Deck
Indoor Saloon
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Outdoor Dining
Charging stations
En-Suite bathrooms
Non-Smoking Rooms
Outside Showers
Family Cabins
Kayaks On-Board
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Naturalist Guide
Leisure Deck
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Naturalist Guide
Stand Up Paddleboard

Food & Drinks

Western Food
Local Food
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Vegan Options
Free Soft Drinks
Wine Available
Set Menu Dinner
Full-board Option
Al Fresco Dining

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English, French, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.

Accommodation

Deluxe Twin/Double Cabins

Boat Specifications

Year built 2012
Max guests 8
Number of cabins 4
Number of bathrooms 4

Boat Navigation and Safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Engine room CCTV

Carpe Diem Reviews

9.7 Exceptional
19 Verified Reviews

Vessel
9.8
Crew
9.6
Food
9.9
Diving
9.6
Value
9.6

10 Exceptional
Clara L
United States

Unparalleled service aboard the luxurious Carpe Diem Phinisi

Small dive group made for a personal experience on board, both while diving and also on deck. Owner/operators took care of all the logistics and the crew was superbly organized, which meant our every desire was anticipated and catered toward. The chef made sure every meal was full of variety and flavor. We requested and stayed in the largest cabin, Pala, which was very comfortable.

Recommended for: Fantastic crew, spectacular diving, and delicious meals

10 Exceptional
Julius A
United States

Excellent

I had a fantastic time on Carpe Diem. It really exceeded all expectations. (except maybe the diving, because I knew that would be incredible) We ate like 5 meals a day so were never want for food. I had a room to myself because there were only 2 guests on board. (out of a possible 8; Cecile has a policy of not cancelling on guests, which helps show how much she cares about clients) The room was actually not cramped at all, which surprised me given past liveaboards. Dive equipment was top notch and Cecile and Agus were fun and informative divemasters and were great at finding amazing stuff for us. (2 Spanish dancers, tons of manta, tons of turtles, nudibranchs, whitetips, etc) A typical day looked like: wake up, have a small pre-dive breakfast, dive, have a real breakfast, dive, hang out for a bit, lunch, dive, have a snack and hang out, nitght dive, have dinner, hang out or head to rooms. The last few days we swapped the evening diving for Komodo dragons and sunsets and stuff so we always had full days. Overall, the whole crew was so friendly and great to be around and it was really a fantastic experience and hit every mark I had.

Recommended for: diving, service, cleanliness

9.2 Superb
stuart C
United States

Beautiful boat, lovely crew

The majority of diving spots were amazing, beautiful corals. We met some lovely people.

Recommended for: The food was great, lots of choices, cater to vegan/vegetarian. The cabin was well thought out and comfortable. Staff was warm, friendly and attentive.

10 Exceptional
Elizabeth P
United States

Exceptional Experience

Boat is incredibly comfortable - cabins are spacious and beautiful, food is excellent (and available for 5 meals/snacks per day), top deck lounge area is perfect, and staff are friendly and accommodating. Diving in Raja Ampat is spectacular, and dive guides are knowledgable and experienced. Cecile and Brian's crew, boat, and crew are all top-notch. We will hopefully be back to the Carpe Diem for diving in southern Raja Ampat/Misool in the future. Cannot imagine a better experience.

Recommended for: Dive site selection, accommodations, food (and staff)

10 Exceptional
angela T
United States

Top Diving with Great Boat and Creww

World class diving, clean and comfortable boat with hard working crew and good food.

Recommended for: Small dive group, Great diving, Clean & Comfortable

10 Exceptional
Andrey R
United States

Can't imagine a better crew

Wobbegong sharks, cuttle fish, abundance of life

Recommended for: Caring and attentive to needs crew, environmentally-cautious team, Raja Ampat

10 Exceptional
Adam C
United States

Fun, full-service trip through central Raja Ampat - five stars!

1) Of course the dive sites themselves are amazing and full of discoveries, but also the dive prep is made so easy by the crew & guides. Even if you bring your own equipment, everything is set up for you for each dive - all you have to do is walk onto the dinghy and your gear is ready to go. Plus the pre-dive briefings include details about currents, descent plan, and what creatures to look for. This was our first time diving in Raja Ampat, and it couldn't have been better. 2) The food prepared by the crew was so delicious and plentiful! There's a good mix of western and asian dishes, tons of fresh fruit, and any dietary restrictions are readily seen to with prior notice. 3) Our cabin was cozy and functional - private toilet, A/C, hot shower, and plenty of storage space. We were provided a shower towel and a beach towel, which were refreshed during the trip. A nice touch was that all of our personal items (reuseable water bottle, beach towel, wetsuit, etc) were tagged with guest names to avoid any confusion. 4) Great friendly feeling onboard due to small group of guests. Our cruise included 7 travelers, 2 dive guides, and the crew. One of the boat's owners, Cecile, acted as a dive guide throughout our trip. She was very easy to talk to and answered any of our questions about the Carpe Diem, Raja Ampat, and Indonesia in general. She also arranged for our return ferry tickets to be purchased ahead of time and helped some guests coordinate with their subsequent homestays. These personal touches really added to the overall experience. Overall, we loved it and would recommend to anyone wanting to dive in Raja Ampat. Hopefully, we can take another trip with Carpe Diem!

Recommended for: 1) Dive sites / dive crew & guides, 2) fresh food / adhere to dietary restrictions, 3) Comfort of boat

8.4 Very good
Frederic S
Switzerland

Very good trip, nice dives, nice people, good food!

Amazing dives, landscape and program.

Recommended for: Dives, boat, staff.

9.6 Exceptional
Benjamin K
Germany

Best liveaboard ever.

I just came from the trip „central and north Raja Ampat“ and am still amazed by the wonderful time I had on board. The ship itself is a traditional indonesian Phinsi and in very good shape (kind of new). The cabins are very cozy and with aircon, the entire ship is just beautiful. So is the crew. We did a kayak trip around Piaynemo and on other occasions you could take one of the kayaks or SUPs and just explore the nearby beaches if you wanted. The dive sites were wonderful and the diving procedure was relaxed. I did 19 dives on this trip. Having a very small group size of up to 8 divers is quite unique and definitely one of the selling points. So is the wooden boat itself. The boat is owned by two persons of which one (or sometimes both) is leading the trips. This makes it more interesting in my opinion. Unlike most other boats run by investors or big companies. Sodas included, food was delicious. I‘ll go again with them on another trip.

Recommended for: Boat, crew, ambiente

10 Exceptional
Pierre B
France

The perfect cruise

The perfect cruise: a beautiful ship, a very friendly and efficient staff, magic dives ... especially those with whale sharks or with manta rays. Delicious food, spacious cabins ... I will go again on a cruise with Carpe Diem as soon as possible.

Recommended for: Ship, staff, dives

9.2 Superb
Ailsa P
United Kingdom

Above and below the water everything was exceptional

Seeing something new and exciting each and every day under the water, and engaging in interesting and varied conversation with the other guests (made possible by having small guest numbers), while being well looked after by Cecile, Agus and the rest of the crew. My highlight was the entire trip - I will be back!

Recommended for: 1. The boat and crew (service and facilities). 2. The fantastic health of dive sites/reefs. 3. Meeting new like-minded people, who I now call my friends.