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: Dive Insurance (40-50 USD), Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (150-220 USD per trip), National Park Fees (25 USD per trip).
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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- 10 Exceptional
- Corey S
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United States
Amazing food, friends and fun!!!!!
Excellent diving, outstanding food. Cudos to the chef. He crushed it. The night dive with the mantas was amazing.
- Recommended for
- The food was AMAZING!!!. The staff were super friendly and accomodating.. The boat was beautiful and well taken care of..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lisa Janine D
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Germany
An unforgettable experience that you will never forget.
The diving holiday on safari was just amazing! From the first moment we felt super comfortable on board. The crew was extremely friendly, helpful and professional – you can tell right away that there is a real passion for diving behind it.The dive sites were breathtaking: crystal clear waters, impressive reefs and a fascinating variety of marine life. We noticed particularly positively that care was always taken to approach spots that are not overcrowded, so you could enjoy the underwater world in peace. We saw countless rays, manta rays, hammerhead sharks. There was no dive where we didn't see a shark. Individual wishes were also flexibly responded to in coordination with all guests, which made the experience even more personal.A big praise also goes to our diving instructor Wathey: He was always there when you needed support underwater, always made sure that everything ran safely, and at the same time made sure that we could discover the most beautiful highlights.The crew was in a great mood throughout, which made the atmosphere on board particularly pleasant. The team on the dinghy was also very helpful at all times and did a great job.The organization on board went smoothly, everything was perfectly coordinated and stress-free. The food was also top – fresh, varied and always delicious. After the dives, you could relax wonderfully and enjoy the time with like-minded people.For us it is already clear: We will definitely book the boat for the southern route again! Overall, an unforgettable experience that I would repeat at any time. Totally recommended for those who love adventure, nature and diving!
- Recommended for
- Friendliness, warmth of the crew. Everything was done so that we could see the best dive sites with few other divers and on individual requests was entered and the dive plan adjusted in consultation with everyone. Essen.
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- 10 Exceptional
- MARIANO H
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Spain
Fantastic ship!!!
All dives were wonderful, the ship is really good and comfortable, the food is fantastic, and the crew are very friendly and do everything very easy for you
- Recommended for
- Food, cabin comfort and boat dhoni
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- 9.2 Superb
- Edoardo L
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Italy
Fantastic first experience
It was our first liveaboard. It was an amazing experience, from gear rental to food and beverage to diving experience overall. Organization was perfect.
- Recommended for
- Diving sites. Friendliness of the crew. Overall organization.
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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
- Khoa L
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Vietnam
One of the best time of my life, I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I can.
I enjoy every minutes of the trip. Diving everyday, resting, watching the endless sea before your eyes and temporarily forget all your worries. The trip exceeds my expectation and I can't wait to come back in the future.
- Recommended for
- The comfort boat and all the free amenities included. Attentive and professional dive boat and crew. Great food and a healthy, rich menu.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Longfei Z
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China
Maledives Summber with best buddies
Nice weather even in low season
- Recommended for
- Buddies, Guides, Cleanness
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Chiara Y
- United States
Breathe Taking Diving
So many, wonderful Manta encounters, a whaleshark off the back of the boat, getting in the water with a school of pilot whales, having a baby eagle ray following us for an entire dive, a gorgeous, huge purple frog fish and my husband finding an Ornate Ghost Pipefish are a few.
- Recommended for
- Amazing animal encounters, relaxed dive schedule & knowledgeable dive guides. The service was out standing, there was a problem with a broken spring in our mattress, they flippedbit to make it manageable and within 48 hours had a new one delivered to the boat!
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- 9.2 Superb
- Martin W
- Germany
Hammer Haie ...
- Boot mit "diving dhoni (tender)" war super - geniale Hai- und Manta-Tauchspots - tolles Barbecue an einem einsamen Strand - faszinierende Blautöne des Meeres und weißer Sand - tolle Crew und Gäste - super Atmosphäre
- Recommended for
- Boot, Haie/Mantas, BBQ
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Paolo Martino C
- Italy
Very nice experience
Very nice and mixed group of divers, pleasant atmosphere on board. Really beautiful dives, which allowed to see a whale-shark and mantas.
- Recommended for
- 1. Diving sites 2. Quality of the food 3. Friendliness of the staff
