Carpe Diem, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“The crew is incredibly friendly and very attentive. ”
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: Fuel Surcharge ($5-16 / day), Park and Port Fees ($200-300 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities ($10 / day), Alcoholic Beverages, 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 9.6
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Svenja P
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Germany
Highly recommended! Wonderful time
Our week at Carpe Diem was great. The ship is beautiful and very luxurious. The crew is incredibly friendly and very attentive. We felt very comfortable. The food tasted very good. There was always a lot to choose from. That Diving was terrific, we always felt very safe and saw a lot. We are already planning our next trip on the Carpe Diem!
- Recommended for
- Very competent and friendly crew. Beautiful ship. Great instructors.
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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
- SUNAH Y
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South Korea
Best liveaboard experience ever, highly recommend
Whatever you expect, Carpe Diem is more than that. Thanks to amazing staff service we could fully focus on diving without a drop of sweat. All crews are super friendly, needless to say quality of the food. We were served from soup, then main, and then dessert every night. All personnal stuff such as towels, wetsuit, waterbottle etc. was labelled, and the bed was made every morning. It was like staying at a hotel, very luxurious and comfy. Dive masters were so great at spotting micro things which added so much fun in every dive.
- Recommended for
- Crew service. Boat & Cabin comfort. Food & Drinks.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Angela T
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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
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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
- Kevin L
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Switzerland
Perfect trip with great boat & staff 👍
They whole crew is amazing, the food is great, the cabins are very nice and cosy. We had so many awesome dives. I had such a good time on board and didn't had to care about anything. From pick up till drop off on the airport, everything was well organized. I highly recommend this cruise.
- Recommended for
- We saw Manta Rays, Komodo Dragon's and the guide's pointed out so much more..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lara B
- Germany
Best decision I made in a long time
I don't even know where to start. If you ever have the chance to go on a liveaboard trip do it with Carpe Diem. The crew, the food, the dives, the boat: everything was simply amazing. The people running Carpe Diem are 10/10. Dive sites were wonderful, as its nature you of course never have the guarantee that you will see what you expect to see but the dive masters are very knowledgeable of the area and very trained/talented in spotting different animals (especially Martin!).
- Recommended for
- The crew. The diving. The boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin D
- United States
Amazing
Amazing geography
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity, great host and team, cool boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Myeongseon H
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Ulrika L
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Sweden
fantastic boat and staff, can highly recommend this trip
incredibly good service, whole organization. well maintained diving equipment.
- Recommended for
- The comfort, the staff whit Mr blablabla and the good food
