Carpe Diem Phinisi, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“We are already planning our next trip on the Carpe Diem!”
Highlights
Perfectly designed for small groups and individuals who want more personalized 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 on the main deck and spans almost the entire boat's width. It has large forward-facing windows, a skylight, and 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 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 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 qualified dive guides with local knowledge and high service standards accompany each dive. The use of dive equipment is also included in the trip price.
Join the Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia, for an unforgettable Raja Ampat or Komodo National Park cruise. 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, Snorkel Gear, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Yoga.
Required Extras: Park and Port Fees (20-30 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40 USD per item), Gratuities (10 USD per day), Alcoholic Beverages, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Land Excursions.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Carpe Diem Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.7
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emmanuel S
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France
Top
One of my best memories of a diving trip with Cecile and her team. The fact that we are in a small group and have such an attentive and caring team contributes to making this stay a very beautiful trip to the ends of the world. The most beautiful dive of my life (more than 300) on Melissa's garden. And the general and festive release of the last one will remain a memorable moment in my mind. Thank you Cecile, Agus, Jaesen and the other crew members for this trip.
- Recommended for
- The tower manager and her staff. The magnificent dives. The service on board at the top.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Luci L
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United States
Had an amazing time diving with Carpe Diem in Raja Ampat
Had an amazing time diving with Carpe Diem in Raja Ampat. The dive sites were incredible - saw beautiful and diverse coral, tons and tons of fishies, wobbegong shark, pygmy squid, pygmy sea horses, sharks, turtles, etc, etc! The boat was beautiful. The meals were delicious and different every time. My boat-mates were awesome. The crew was super fun. They kept us constantly hydrated with coffee and jasmine tea.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites (coral, fishes). Beautiful boat. Fun boat-mates and crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Antony C
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Canada
Highly recommend the Carpe Diem
I’m Lucy to have experienced this liveaboard. The boat was fantastic, the crew were very attentive and accommodating. The dives were exceptional. The time spent between dives was very relaxing.
- Recommended for
- Incredible variety of dives. Modern, yet authentic feel of the boat. Very attentive crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- MARIE T
- France
Amazing
Tout était parfait Everything was perfect Todo era perfecto Todo fue perfeito The boat is beautiful and very spacious; since lounging / nap spaces The team is really careful and attentive to every need you can have The dives are really awesome And the food is delicious I have no critic to say except I’d have like to stay longer !!
- Recommended for
- The ambiance, the dives, the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andreas N
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Germany
We had a fantastic week - beautiful boat, wonderful crew, amazing diving
Highlight of our journey were the hammerheads - amazing creatures
- Recommended for
- The very friendly and caring crew, the dive sites and the guest team
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- 10 Exceptional
- Geoff W
- Canada
Top class experience, we will be back
Cecile runs a well organised team. The food was second to none, considering the challenges of arranging food on a Liveaboard. Kudos to Martin the chef. Weiwin took care of our every need, from hanging up our wet gear to dry after each dive, to serving coffee any time we wanted. Agus and Jason were great dive guides, and a lot of fun.
- Recommended for
- Quality of the food. Organisation by Cecile and her team. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kieran M
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United Kingdom
Carpe Diem crew and overall liveaboard experience was great and I would highly recommend them!
Carpe Diem boat is well maintained and the crew is very warm and professional. Service and food was excellent. Dive Masters were extremely responsible and highly knowledgeable of the different dive sites that suit the capacity of the divers. They were also very informative and took the time to get to know us and make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our trip. Food and lodgings were extremely good. All dive equipments were well maintained and catered to all our needs. The sites around Komodo were great and the crew matched it!!!
- Recommended for
- Professional and friendly crew, highly experience and responsible dive masters, food was excellent!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Myeongseon H
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South Korea
Wonderful dive experiences in Raja Ampat and Komodo
I had the pleasure of being onboard the Capre Diem Phinisi in Komodo Island in August 2024 and Central Raja Ampat in January 2025, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The dive itineraries were well thought out and could be adjusted on-site to enhance the customer experience. Cecile and Agus are outstanding dive masters and exceptional critter spotters. They provided detailed briefings on each dive site, ensuring we were well-prepared. The rest of the crew were equally friendly and approachable. Special mention must go to the chef—the food served throughout the trip was absolutely delicious. The boat accommodates a maximum of eight guests, offering a more intimate and family-like experience onboard. I strongly recommend the Capre Diem Phinisi for trips to both Komodo and Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- Dive experience. Food made by chef. Friendly crews.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Will H
- United Kingdom
Trip of a lifetime.
With only 25-ish dives under my belt, I was a tad nervous and honestly not THAT interested in diving (it's my girlfriend's passion) but by the end of the trip I was absolutely freaking hooked... There's nothing like exploring an underwater paradise and I found watching the comings and goings of the marine life to be amazingly relaxing. One of the best trips of my life, and we plan to visit again! :D
- Recommended for
- The boat itself! An absolute beauty!. The team - fantastic, friendly, professional.. The food - amazing and plentiful!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christopher M
- United Kingdom
Heaven.
This trip was absolutely exceptional - in no small part down to the wonderful crew of Carpe Diem. Cecille, Argus and their wonderful team made us feel totally at home, in super safe hands, and so well fed it was ridiculous. The diving was incredible, after diving around the world I haven't seen such abundant marine life and such healthy looking reefs. Sharks were common place, frequent turtle spottings, and a magical encouter with manta rays. It was a dream. The food on board was amazing and every few minutes it seemed another meal was served. Just a PERFECT holiday. It actually felt like we were leaving lifelong friends and family at the end of the stay and I still get a little emotional thinking about it. We will be back! Chris & Gabi
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving, the food.
