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 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($15 / night), National Park Fees ($0-25 / trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($130-700), WiFi internet ($40-50 / item).
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Carpe Diem Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- SILVIA C
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Spain
TO RECOMMEND
The boat is in very good condition, probably the best I've ever been on. The crew was very friendly and overall the experience has been very good
- Recommended for
- Facilities. Staff friendliness. Cleanliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tori D
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United States
Trip of a Lifetime
My week aboard the Carpe Diem was perfection. The entire crew treats you like family and goes above and beyond to make your experience spectacular. Every single meal the food was phenomenal (shoutout to the Chefs!), my room below deck had plenty of space and was comfy and the shower had endless hot water. My favorite spot on the boat was the sun deck, whether sitting in the breeze, soaking up the sun, or stargazing at a beautiful clear sky at night. But the DIVING was the best of my life. It blew me away and has left me speechless. All of the sites were so interesting and full of life. Diving with Manta Rays and snorkeling with a Whale Shark might be the coolest thing I’ve ever done. And our dive leaders were so amazing, (Shoutout Saaz!) they were always finding the coolest tiny things, making sure we saw the big things, and constantly checked that we were safe and okay. And the crew on the dive boat offered so much help with our equipment, and being able to leave our BCD’s on the same tank all week while they refilled them after each dive was a luxury for sure. Thank you Munkko and the whole crew for making our experience the best it could possibly be! The hard work and care you all put in is seen and felt by everyone. I hope to be able to come back aboard the Carpe Diem another time in the future.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff Service. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jordi R
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Andorra
Beautiful Baa Atoll
I loved this trip, The crew and the dives guides made it a peaceful and exciting livaboard trip. Even though the boat did not move much - probably waiting for Hanifaru to activate - the dives were very different from one another and there was a very good variety of sealife. I would personally avoid the places where there are lots of other people even if that means avoiding the "top spots". But that's just me. I wish I can extend my next trip to more days in Carpe Diem
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The Dives. The Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sara P
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Serbia
An Unforgettable Maldives Experience – 10/10 Highly Recommended!
From the moment we met the team representative at the airport until the very last second of our trip, everything went incredibly smoothly. We were warmly welcomed at the arrival terminal, assisted with our bags, and seamlessly transported to our main vessel. Upon arriving at the Carpe Diem, we were greeted with a delicious welcome drink. Right from the start, the team prioritized safety, presenting the safety protocols while we enjoyed our drinks—a detail that was extremely important to me. World-Class Crew & Seamless Diving The entire crew was professional, friendly, and supportive 24/7. The Staff: Everyone—from the captain and main manager to the barman and supporting staff—went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The Dive Team: The dive guides were exceptional. They, along the staff members on the boat, meticulously helped us set up our gear for every dive and provided thorough, detailed dive briefings beforehand. They were always there for us. The boys refilled our tanks before every dive and were literally there for anything and everything we needed. The room: Cleaned twice a day, and pretty spacious! Exceptional Dining (100 out of 10!) The food was beyond amazing, featuring incredible variety and fresh, delicious fruit every single day. Between breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—with coffee and water always available—we were thoroughly spoiled. Buffet style. As someone with dietary restrictions, I was deeply impressed by the chef's effort. He went out of his way for every single meal to ensure I had more than enough to eat, even personally approaching me to guide me through which dishes were safe for me. Going the Extra Mile Until the Very End This was my mom’s very first liveaboard experience, and she completely fell in love with it. The crew’s hospitality truly shone on our final day; because we had an early flight, they organized an early airport transfer. Our dive guide even accompanied us all the way into the terminal until we were safely checked in. We are so incredibly thankful for this experience. If we get the chance to return to the Maldives, we would choose this exact vessel and crew without a second thought. Thank you so much to the entire Carpe Diem team! We highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking to dive in the Maldives!
- Recommended for
- Food!. Crew!. The vessel!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yunfei L
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dirk N
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Germany
A great week!
Lovely evenings on board. Dives with manta rays, nurse sharks, grey reef sharks and much more.
- Recommended for
- Divers, Dives, Cabin
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- 10 Exceptional
- Zoltan B
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Hungary
Just simple amazing!
Very good and friendly services, cleanness, food, Bull sharks, Mantas, etc.
- Recommended for
- staff, food, manta dives
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amay K
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marie M
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Australia
Great in every way!
Thoroughly enjoyable 6 night trip. Staff were amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate me as a vegetarian. Cabin was far bigger than expected, even though it was a less-expensive one. (Standard double, lower level) The beach bbq was a nice touch, but may have been better earlier in the trip to break the ice a bit with other guests. Dive sites were all great, but more than one night dive would have been good. My first liveaboard, but not my last if they are all as good this.
- Recommended for
- Professional and helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable cabin, standard double lower deck. Food, diving, value for money.
