Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Maldives
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“10/10 would book with them again.”
Highlights
The Carpe Diem liveaboard is well-known for having a focus on superior service and quality. There are 10 cabins onboard spread over 3 decks with the choice of cabin standards, each with en-suite bathrooms and AC. On the lower deck are 6 standard cabins, 4 of which have 2 single beds which can be converted to doubles and the other 2 each have one single bed and one semi bunk bed. On the main deck are two double cabins with queen size beds and the upper deck has 1 deluxe cabin with a queen bed and 1 suite with a king bed. All main and upper deck cabins feature a smart TV and stunning sea views. Social areas are spread out over 3 decks and encompass an indoor salon, outdoor terrace and dining area, and sundeck with comfortable loungers.
Dive itineraries aboard the MV Carpe Diem liveaboard are 7 or 10-nights long and explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, including Kudarah Thila, Manta Point, Maaya Thila, Fish Head, and Machafushi wreck. Get up close with mantas, whale sharks, nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, and huge schools of fish in the stunning Indian Ocean. The incredibly experienced dive crew is on hand to ensure the perfect Maldives liveaboard experience. Diving takes place from the dedicated diving Dhoni, where there is plenty of room for gear storage, rinsing, and kitting up. Free nitrox is also available for those certified.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (150-180 USD per trip), Gratuities.
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (130-700 USD), WiFi internet (40-50 USD per item).
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Carpe Diem Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Petra S
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Switzerland
Unforgettable trip!
We had an amazing liveaboard experience in the Maldives. Due to the circumstances many guests cancelled, so in the end there were only five divers on board. It felt like a private trip. We were excellently looked after by three professional guides who safely guided us through the channels and currents. We always felt very well supported and comfortable in the water. The underwater encounters were incredible. We saw a wide range of marine life, including Whale Shark, Manta Ray and many different sharks. We even saw Tiger Shark and Thresher Shark. We decided not to join the feeding dives at the tiger shark site, but were still very lucky: during a blue-water entry we encountered five tiger sharks. Life on board was also great. The food was excellent and the crew took very good care of us throughout the trip. The boat itself is an older model, but well maintained and perfectly comfortable for a dive safari. Overall, it was an outstanding and unforgettable trip. Many thanks to the entire crew!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Diveguides. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- rica P
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United States
Great in every way!
This was a great trip. The boat is spacious, clean & comfy. Dining was at an outdoor table, which prompted socialization among all. The food was amazing! The crew was friendly & helpful. The diving was mostly drift & current, in super warm, 85F water. We saw sharks, sharks, mantas, & more sharks. The highlight were 2 close encounters with whale sharks! While hooked in, 1 whale shark swam right over us, so closely. The other was hanging out behind the boat at night & stayed over an hour. People could be in the water w/ it or stand above, inches from it. What an incredible trip!!!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Food. Boat.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Loredana S
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Australia
From Tiger Sharks to Nighttime Whale Sharks: A Truly Special Maldives Liveaboard
We just finished a fantastic liveaboard trip in the Deep South of Maldives with Carpe Diem and overall had a wonderful experience. One of the biggest highlights was the incredible wildlife we encountered throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to see tiger sharks, thresher sharks, grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and mantas. One particularly unforgettable moment happened one evening when the crew set up a light at the back of the boat, which attracts plankton — and with it, large marine life. That night three whale sharks came to feed under the boat. Those of us who wanted jumped in with fins, snorkel and cameras. The whale sharks were feeding right in front of us only a few meters away, while devil rays were gliding past below us. The dive guides, Munkko, Saaz, and Wathey, were excellent: professional, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the ocean. Their briefings were clear, they managed the groups very well and helped us get the most out of each dive. Life on the boat was also very enjoyable. The food was very good with plenty of variety, and the boat crew were outstanding — always friendly, helpful and attentive. They worked incredibly hard behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and create a relaxed atmosphere on board. Interestingly, the boat was supposed to host 20 guests, but in the end there were only the two of us and three other guests due to the current situation in the Middle East and consequently disrupted flights and travel plans. The 5 of us immediately became friends and had such a fun time together throughout the trip. It also worked out perfectly for diving, as we were very much in sync both above and under water — our diving style and air consumption were very similar, which made the dives especially smooth and enjoyable. The only downside for us was the size of our cabin. We had the main deck cabin called “Sea”, which felt quite small with limited space to move around and store gear. The bed, however, was very comfy! It wasn’t a major issue since most of the time is spent diving or relaxing on deck, but it’s something to be aware of. The cabins on the upper deck and the lower deck, which our friends had, were noticeably more spacious — and one small suggestion for the crew: adding Velcro to keep the roll-down curtains from swaying, letting in light or making noise while cruising, would make sleeping even more comfortable (the upper deck cabins already had this). Overall it was a fantastic liveaboard experience with an amazing team and unforgettable diving.
- Recommended for
- Marine wildlife,. Professional and knowledgeable guides. Channel dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Barry S
- United States
Amazing crew along with fantastic dives to make the a perfect dive vacation.
What a fantastic trip we had! The crew does everything in their might to make this liveaboard a perfect cruise. Underwater, we saw sharks on 95% of our dives, plenty of mantas, along with other rays and giants schools of fish. The food was also a highlight with the chef keeping us full between dives :)
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dives. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Susan G
- United States
The Magnificent Maldives on Carpe Diem!
This was my first liveabord experience and it was fantastic! The knowledge of the dive team, the locations we set out to were amazing. Thanks you Munkko, Saaz and Wathey. There pre dive briefings were very informative and set the tone for the dives. The rooms were very comfortable and always well maintained by our smiling friend Subuj! Our meals were delicious and well balanced thanks to our chef and bartender: Nilanka and Mahey! Special note of gratitude to Captain Issey and engineer Adam for getting me to some awesome reefs! And Koko and the rest of the crew for their hard work in making this trip a flawless experience. I cannot wait to share this with my friends and return. With gratitude, Susan
- Recommended for
- The crew!. The location and dive sites. The cleanliness of the boat and the food!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephen W
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United Kingdom
Excellent boat and a great week of diving
Carpe Diem is a very large & well laid out boat. The standard twin cabin was very large and well appointed. Food and drinks were excellent, one of the best menus I have experienced on a liveaboard trip. Daily fresh towels were provided for after the dives. Dive Briefings were well run & the organisation of the boat, dives, briefing, safety was all to a very high standard.
- Recommended for
- The food. The boat. The dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Helena Z
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Germany
Great choice for a Maldives liveaboard
We are very happy with our choice to book a liveaboard with Carpe Diem. The boat was very comfortable, well maintained and special thanks to the crew - there were no wishes unfullfilled. Everyday we had delicious meals and snacks. The boat and the rooms were cleaned several times everyday. The 16 divers were split in three small diving groups, got detailed briefings before every dive and were assisted, whenever needed. The diveguides were keen to show us the best divesides, avoid the crowds and make the most of our trip... on the many beautiful and exciting dives, we were lucky to see mantas, a whaleshark, seaturtles, eagle rays and countless sharks... including bullshark, tiger sharks and a hammerhead shark! Thanks for this amazing trip!
- Recommended for
- Awesome dives. Amazing crew. Great food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Paul O
- United States
An excellent trip
It was great! We saw a lot and got lucky with many mantas and sharks
- Recommended for
- The diving. The food. The people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Walter B
- Switzerland
Great Dive Week
We had a great week on Carpe Diem. Helpful and friendly service/staff, excellent food, food choices left nothing to be desired, even for vegetarians. The captain and dhoni crew did a great job navigating difficult weather conditions, as did the dive guides. Special thanks to Munkko! He is very knowledgable and a lot of fun to dive with.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Food. Overall experience.
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- 8.0 Very good
- SHIOYA T
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Japan
Manta rays and sharks were screaming.
Didn't you see any whale sharks, but I was able to carefully observe the sharks sleeping!The staff is helpful. The friends I dived with were also wonderful and had good memories. I recommend it.
- Recommended for
- Check your diving skills. The food is delicious. The party is nice.
