Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Maldives

Name: 10% Off: The Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Maldives

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 217 / day Check dates

“10/10 would book with them again.”
Andrew F, United States

Highlights

Highly trained and dedicated staff
Meals prepared by a fine-dining chef in an open-air dining terrace
Year-round diving covering all areas of the Maldives

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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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

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

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2008

Year renovated: 2025

Length: 35 meters

Beam: 10 meters

Engines: Doosan Daewoo Diesel 650HP

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: Dive Dhoni

Water capacity: 5000 liters

Fuel capacity: 7000 liters

Freshwater maker: 16000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Bilge pump alarm
Crew trained in first aid

Carpe Diem Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.8
Crew

9.0
Food

9.5
Diving

8.8
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Khoa L
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.
16 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Edoardo L
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.
07 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Peter D
Netherlands

It was an amazing trip
Every day the diving team was fine tuning what was best possible regarding the dives The manta's were amazing Mating cuttlefish was a bonus
Recommended for
Diving, food, company
11 Oct, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Stephen W
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.
24 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Frank K
Germany

Again an phantastic Divesafaritrip with Carpe (Diem&Vita)
This Trip was again a Highlight for Safaricruises in the maledives. Excellence helpful Crew and Instructors, bevor, during and after the dives. Vessel is a little bit older but good in shape and technical top. Highlights: i‘ve enjoyed all offered 25dives. We have had chopy water conditions in the north of maledives, so they changed the route. This was absolutly no problem for me, because the have orderd a Inland flight for me from Male to Dharavandhoo. Great Trip
Recommended for
Divesites. Perfect Service from Crew of Carpe Diem. Best Food onboard Enough& Delicios.
25 Oct, 2025

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.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Katherine K
United States

Beautiful sea life with a shark seen on almost every dive, plus whale sharks and mantas!
We had a great experience on this 7-day trip aboard Carpe Diem. The boat is very professionally run, well-designed, well-maintained, and clean. The staff were super friendly, and the food was far better than we expected. We did three dives per day and always saw great dive sites teeming with life. Some highlights were seeing hammerheads, tiger sharks, and countless rays at the tuna factory, swimming with friendly nurse sharks, snorkeling with giant whale sharks covered in remoras, observing many manta rays swooping by, and finding at least four octopuses. Truly a wonderful diving vacation!
Recommended for
Amazing sea creatures, delicious food, and a lovely boat
05 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Steve P
United States

Superbly run operation
Carpe Diem is a spacious, modern and well run live-aboard. Management obviously takes great pride in their fleet and this is reflected by the entire crew. The dive dhoni is well equipped and has space for all the divers Customer satisfaction is the goal of this operation and they succeeded during the week we were on the Carpe Diem. Hopefully we will be able to experience this again in the future
Recommended for
Friendly helpful staff, dive crew and management, Great accommodations. Varied, well prepared meals.
31 May, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Peter D
Netherlands

it has been a great trip. great crew. great diving
Great sights. Great diving. Great trip
Recommended for
crew, guides and the group of divers
25 Oct, 2018

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!.
29 Nov, 2025

162 reviews

9.0 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Amay K
India

Couldn't have been better
Whale shark, mantas, big school of nurse sharks, lots of shark and fish action. Mantas at night. Crew was very approachable and considerate. Loved every aspect of it
Recommended for
The crew, Sharks, people on board
12 Aug, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Petra S
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.
18 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Avner A
Netherlands

Excellent boat and very friendly staff
Excellent diving in a beautiful boat with very friendly and helpful crew. Everything went perfect.
Recommended for
Crew, Boat, Diving
31 Jan, 2017

8.8 Fabulous
Loredana S
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.
02 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
MARIANO H
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
10 Oct, 2021

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!
05 Jan, 2022

10 Exceptional
Yunfei L
China

One of the best liveaboard experience
The staffs were always friendly and ready to help. No matter what you need and what you want, they are there to help. Open communication, smiling faces, we are more than happy to spend the last few days with the crews. Dives were also perfect managed, one of the most memorial experiences.
Recommended for
Friendly staff and dive guides. Good managed dives with current checks. Well taken care of during the whole trip.
29 Dec, 2025

8.0 Very good
Humphrey T
United States

Fantastic first liveaboard experience
Was a great experience for me. The dive experience was a bit challenging but the dive masters are truly local guide masters and made my dream come true. Was able to dive with whale shark and mantas
Recommended for
Staff was very attentive. Boat was very clean. Food was great.
04 Apr, 2025

8.0 Very good
SHIOYA T
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.
28 Feb, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Andrew F
United States

Great liveaboard, amazing value
Carpe Novo had really friendly staff, the dive guides were super knowledgeable and accommodating as far as transfers to and from the airport. Quality of diving and price cannot be beat. Food was excellent the whole trip, and the boat was spacious and felt luxurious compared to other liveaboard I’ve been on. 10/10 would book with them again.
Recommended for
Dive guides were amazing, Rio and Aisharu were so nice. Food was great the whole trip. Boat was spacious and offered me three extra days for free.
05 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Simon Š
Slovenia

My favourite liveaboard
In the first 2 days of diving, we had seen more than we could have hoped for in the entire week! Every dive was fantastic. The whole trip was amazing due to friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable crew. It is by far my favourite liveaboard and I cannot recommend them enough.
Recommended for
Amazing dives due to the best crew and fantastic food.
06 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
LLUIS S
Spain

A lovely week
Clean and comfortable boat, friendly and attentive crew, amazing food, professional dive guides and tons of sharks, mantas and other creatures.
Recommended for
Boat, food and crew
08 Dec, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Lucie H
Germany

Clear recommendation
The trip was well organized, the dives mostly great! Sometimes a lot of current, I would have liked an explicit briefing. The food was just amazing! Always a lot of choice, always something "European" and always super delicious! The bartender also did a great job. All in all, we had a really great week (but that was also a lot due to the people who were in our diving group!)
Recommended for
The food!. The dives. Our buddies.
15 Apr, 2026

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8.4 Very good
Margot B
Australia

Comfortable boat, great cabin and ensuite size, great crew, lovely diving
The diving was better than I expected. The boat was spacious and the cabin and ensuite had plenty of room. Food was plentiful. The crew were fantastic-helped with everything and looked after us. The dhoti was well equipped and the ladder made getting out of the water a breeze. I will go again
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, space on boat
14 Feb, 2018

10 Exceptional
Kathy M
United States

Awesome Dive trip!
The Crew of Carpe Diem were outstanding in every aspect. The were so capable and took such care of all the divers. They found us every marine animal we hoped to see and were professional but so friendly. They couldn’t do enough to make our vacation the best dive experience I’ve ever had. The boat Is beautiful, well equipped and so luxurious, havlnd the tender to dive from is such a pleasure and the Whale sharks and Mantas were everything I had hoped for. If you looking for an unsurpassed dive experience, go with Carpe Diem and her phenomenal crew!
Recommended for
The crew, the boat amenities and the Mantas.
18 Jul, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
natalya M
United States

Great trip on Carpe Diem
I appreciated the care of the crew, the divers on the boat were very friendly, no drama and no issues, everyone was so supportive of my 11.5 year old son who just started diving. It was a great value for money.
Recommended for
I loved the friendliness of staff, their knowledge of the sea and the diving, the room that we took on the top floor was massive, which we really enjoyed!
08 Aug, 2022

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
22 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
Linden H
Australia

Just brilliant...
Carpe Diem is a very well oiled machine. Everything is meticulously planned and things happen seamlessly. The crew are experienced, caring and great fun and never once made us feel like we were just another bunch of clients. We really felt special! They give the best dive briefings we have ever had and nothing is left to chance. A current check before every dive means no surprises. And when there IS a surprise, the crew swing into action. I had an altercation with a Moray eel that resulted in the need for an emergency ascent and a trip to hospital for stitches. I can't thank Munkko and the crew enough for their care and concern and the professional way in which they handled the incident. I felt completely safe in what was a pretty freaky experience. For the boat, the food was excellent and abundant - they cater really well for all tastes and food orientations. The cabins were spacious and comfortable and the bathrooms were plenty big enough to share. With a maximum of 20 guests the boat never feels crowded and there are lots of spaces where you can hide out and read a book or check your photos. We went on the Best of Maldives safari which cruised both north and south of Male. The mantas were simply spectacular and we saw enough sharks to last a lifetime! But for the macro lover there are some lovely pinnacle tops with plenty of clownfish living in the most iridescent pink anemones I have ever seen. We found a couple of nudibranchs, so don't leave your strobe behind thinking there won't be any macro life. But it was the fish life that really was the star. I think the fact that people on our trip were back for the second, third or fourth time speaks for itself. This was a brilliant experience
Recommended for
Loved the crew - guides were amazing, chef was amazing, support crew wre amazing!. Best dive briefs ever...nothing left to chance. Mantas, mantas, mantas....
21 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Takeshi C
United States

Great atmosphere
Great trip because of the crew and the overall hospitality. Guides were experienced and relaxed so we had good dives. Special thanks to the chef and bartender.
Recommended for
Diving. Food chef and bartender. Crew and guides..
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Samuel F
United Kingdom

Great dives and value!
The diving was more advanced than I expected (I only have 30 logged dives) and the food was better. We had a great time. Do note that the seas and currents can be pretty rough in the Maldives (depending on the time of the year). But I would definitely recommend the Maldives and the Carpe Diem to my diving friends!
Recommended for
Great diving, food and value for money
06 Apr, 2020