Carpe Novo, Maldives

Name: Deep North Route 2 (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-20
Location: Maldives

9.1 Superb

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

from $ 246 / day Check dates

“Very efficient crew . Z is a great leader and communicator The guests were nice”
jean L, United States

Highlights

Dive the ‘Deep South’ where Mantas, Hammerheads, and Eagle Rays are frequently seen
Al-fresco dining with incredible views and delicious cuisine prepared by the onboard chef
En-suite cabins with TV and AC
2 single cabins onboard, ideal for solo travelers

The Carpe Novo is the largest yacht of the Carpe Diem fleet offering year-round diving in the Maldives. 12 comfortable cabins spread over 3 decks cater to 22 guests onboard. The Junior Suites, located on the upper deck, have double or twin beds and ocean views. The 6 standard cabins located on the lower deck have either one queen-size bed and a single bed or two single beds. There are also two single suites located on the main deck, ideal for solo travelers. Also on the main deck is the large air-conditioned salon with panoramic views, flat screen TV, entertainment system and library. The upper deck serves freshly prepared dishes at the al-fresco dining table so guests can enjoy the stunning views and sea air. The sun deck has plenty of padded loungers and a partially shaded seating area for tanning in between dives or enjoying a sunset cocktail.

Itineraries on Carpe Novo cover some of the Maldives' best dive sites. The classical routes are 7-10 nights long and explore the Male, Ari, Vaavu and Rasdhoo atolls to name a few. The Deep South trips are for more experienced divers who will be rewarded with hammerhead encounters and thrilling channel diving. Diving takes place from the dedicated dive dhoni (boat) which is fully equipped to give divers all the space they need for kitting up, gear storage, and rinsing. There is also a dedicated camera room with charging ports and a dry area for changing batteries and memory cards, so you don't miss out on the action.

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03 Oct

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10 Oct

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$ 2,460

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17 Oct

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28 Oct

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance ($40-50), Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($200-280 / trip), National Park Fees ($25 / trip).

Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($130-700), Stand Up Paddleboard ($25 / day), WiFi internet ($40-50).

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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
Paid Internet
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
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: 2016

Year renovated: 2025

Length: 43m

Beam: 11m

Engines: Doosan Daewood Marine Diesel (Model No: V1 80219) HP 800

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 15

Tenders: Diving Dhoni (18.5mx6m)

Water capacity: 1 x WASCO Desalinator 700Liters /hr. 15 tons/day & 1 x WASCO Desalinator 900 Liters / hr. 18 tons/day

Fuel capacity: 2 x Tanks of 6000 liters per Tank (Total 12 tons)

Freshwater maker: 13000 Liters (10 Tons)

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Carpe Novo Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

9.3
Crew

8.9
Food

9.5
Diving

9.0
Value

8.7

9.2 Superb
James Ross M
Australia

Great Times
just a wonderful, never to be forgotten, experience
Recommended for
other passengers - the group was great. the crew - all magnificent. locations - wonderful.
26 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
jean L
United States

Great diving
Very efficient crew . Z is a great leader and communicator The guests were nice
Recommended for
Good food. Good dives. Good crew.
16 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Karen T
Australia

Awesome!! Would absolutely book again on this ship. Fab crew, food and snorkelling/Diving!!!!
The staff kept you informed every step of the way with regards to the dive/snorkelling sites and the currents. Always had a dive/snorkelling briefing before every dive which gave you great information about the depths and the expected direction of the currents. Staff were awesome both on the Carpe Novo and the dhoni (dive boat). I was a snorkeller (my friends were divers) and every single time I wished to snorkel one of the crew snorkelled with me pointing out the wildlife and of course to keep me safe. Saw Manta's/Whale Shark and Nurse sharks. The food and especially the fruit were fabulous. All made/cut fresh daily by the chef and assistant chef. Room - The bathrooms were big and after talking to some other passengers some of the largest they have seen on a liveaboard. Rooms were big and loved the fact that they offered solo rooms which I had !! Not many liveaboards offer a solo option. By the time you return from the am dive your rooms and beds had been done!! Would thoroughly recommend this trip to all !!!
Recommended for
Staff friendliness and knowledge. Food. Snorkeling & Diving.
02 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Layla S
United Kingdom

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!!!
I can’t praise the Carpe Novo crew enough, They worked so hard to make sure we had a fantastic dive trip and made my year by finding a Whale Shark. The boat is very comfortable and the food is excellent! I was super sad to have to leave after a week of world class diving. Thank you to the Carpe Novo team.
Recommended for
Amazing crew who made the trip one of the best I’ve been on. Great boat and dive itinerary. Delicious food.
10 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Roberto D
Germany

Repetition guaranteed
We had a really nice week with a lot of big fish, great guides and a mega crew. We can recommend the ship. Hopefully we will be back on board in 2026 ;-)
Recommended for
Dive. Crew. Big fish.
28 Sep, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Michaela S
Germany

Great liveaboard
Great liveaboard with everything that goes with it
Recommended for
Great dive sites. Delicious food. Great team in board as well as very good dive guides.
01 Sep, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Sven B
Germany

Simply great!
Perfect!
Recommended for
Staff-Comfort-Diving
04 Jul, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Grégoire V
Switzerland

An unforgettable cruise!
We were able to observe an impressive number of sharks and mantas, as well as many tropical fish and beautiful corals. Will do it again!
Recommended for
The friendliness of the guides and crew, the comfort of the boat and the quality of the food
12 Apr, 2024

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Ines H
Germany

It doesn't get any better than this!!
Whale sharks, mantras, sharks and the most beautiful dive sites. Great crew!
Recommended for
Dive guide. Crew. Dive.
14 Dec, 2024

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
CHUNYEN C
Taiwan

Great diving experience, good onboard service, delicious food
A great diving experienceGood onboard serviceGood and delicious food
Recommended for
Diving experience. Onboard service. Delicious food.
21 May, 2026

Translated from Chinese

189 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
MARIA F
Spain

Great crew, fantastic week aboard the Carpe Novo!
We had a fantastic week at the Carpe Novo doing the central atolls route. From the moment we arrived to the meet up point at the airport, everything was very well organised. We were split into groups for diving and Naveem, our guide, was fantastic - very chilled but always aware of what was going on and a phenomenal eye for microscopic fish! He always made sure to share what he spotted. Dive sites were picked on a daily basis for the following date, adjusting the schedule to try to avoid spots with too many boats at the same time. We were really pleased with the ethical decision that Zina, the guides lead, made when we went to spot the whale shark - we did find it, but so did 300+ snorkelers, so we jumped on the water at first and then decided to leave to minimise disturbance to the shark and to carry on with our dives for the rest of the day in a calmer environment. The boat itself is very spacious, with plenty of breakout and sitting areas. The cabins are large, with perfectly functioning A/C and a huge bathroom. Food was varied and plentiful. The barman was always aware of what everyone needed it. The crew were fishing several times for fresh fish, which we then enjoyed as sashimi in a few times! We would not hesitate to book another trip aboard the Carpe Novo as we loved it!
Recommended for
Dive guides and the whole crew. Dives. Boat.
23 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Natasha S
Australia

Relaxing adventure in the Maldives
Excellent holiday. Great boat and crew. Lots of different locations. Everything ran smoothly. Had a great room and lots of lovely food. I was a non diver and was so lucky to be taken out in a small boat whenever i wanted to snorkel. Saw loads of fish, turtles, sting ray, even white tipped shark. Off the back of the boat were giant manta rays and grey sharks. Plenty of shady comfortable seating to lounge around and read. Hughly recommend
Recommended for
The boat. The itinerary. The people.
31 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Fabiana R
Brazil

Beautiful boat, great service
Thank you dive masters and staff of Carpe Novo for an amazing trip! Accommodations and food were amazing on this boat. We were very well taken care of :) The marine life in Maldives is amazing - I highly recommend this trip.
Recommended for
Dives and diver master quality, comfort, food
03 Apr, 2022

10 Exceptional
Ksymena S
Poland

Wonderful divings!
Amazing, stunning and unique underwater world.
Recommended for
Beautiful diving places, professionalism of the dive guides, friendliness of the personnel on boat
16 May, 2023

9.2 Superb
Frank H
Germany

Amazing Dive Trip
A great week with great diving experiences, dive sites, a great crew and many great people we got to know. Definitely anytime again.
Recommended for
Dive Spot, People, Crew
08 Dec, 2021

8.0 Very good
stephen wayne M
United States

the best boat ever
meeting so many great people , the staff was great , the bathroom the best ever
Recommended for
the cabin , diving , food
30 Mar, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Hyunju K
South Korea

Great experience
Boat condition was really great, even we got the under deck room, room was spacious and especially toilet was super clean and big. Staffs were all friendly and remember each divers taste and needs and gave service accordingly. Food was fantastic! Chief is always caring about how the guests think about food! Diving was fantastic! Diving guides hears about what guests want to see and plan accordingly ! Definitely recommend the trip with Carpe Novo team.
Recommended for
Food/ Boat Quality/ Staff
11 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Zuchan F
China

Great for first live-aboard 101 experience
The dive guides were extremely professional and attentive. They truly focused on finding big marine life while also adjusting the itinerary flexibly to ensure the best possible experience for the guests. The food on board was surprisingly good — much better than expected. The menu was thoughtfully planned based on the nationalities of the guests on board, and we even had freshly caught fish from sea fishing, prepared into delicious seafood dishes. The overall experience was excellent. The newly added Starlink internet was also a huge plus and worked amazingly well. If I ever come back to the Deep South route again, Carpe Novo will definitely be my first choice.
Recommended for
Good food. Dive guide adjust the route accordingly. Starlink.
29 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Henrik S
Sweden

Great diving holiday
Had a wonderful week of diving on Carpe Novo at end of March and the beginning of April 2022. Fantastic diving in the central atolls, with great company, beautiful weather, and top-notch service onboard the Carpe Novo. Our very professional dive guides showed us some of the best dive sites in the central atolls, with plenty of sharks, mantas, eagle-rays, turtles, and much more! I clearly recommend this trip and hope to come back one day soon!
Recommended for
The diving, the company and the service!
16 May, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
ADRIA G
Spain

Excellent crew & dive guides
Everything
Recommended for
Crew, guides, boat
26 Aug, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Liana B
United Kingdom

Great trip all round
Prolific fish life particularly at Fish Head dive site, good food and a great group of fellow divers.
Recommended for
Relaxed diving, delicious food and well maintained boat
19 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
Martin G
Germany

Mantas, mantas, mantas!!
Was excellent in every regard. Food was always very good and the cabins were cleaned multiple times a day. Diving was excellent, guides know the best spots and how to tackle them to get the best experience. E.g. night dive in feshdoo lagoon with many mantas, cleaning station, whalesharks in the night etc. Had the best manta encounters in my life - thank you very much!!
Recommended for
Mantas. Whaleshark. Food.
18 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Mark R
United Kingdom

Outstanding liveabord experience.
The Whaleshark dive is right at the top, not only did it fulfill a tick on our bucket list, it was an experience of 30 odd minutes that normally only lasts 3 or 4. All dives for us offered something different and this is what we came to do - loved every minute. Diving always makes you hungry. The food on board was excellent at every mealtime and we were very well looked after. Diving makes you tired and our cabin was a comfortable, spacious and welcome retreat with perfect view 😎
Recommended for
The Diving and it's very organised set-up, food and cabin comfort, friendliness of the staff and crew.
31 May, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Crystal H
Taiwan

Carpe Novo is special for me
Great first time experience for liveaboard
Recommended for
Skills of dive guides. Friendly crew. Great facility.
25 Nov, 2024

8.0 Very good
Carlos V
Spain

Efficient, well organized, great staff
Manta Ray during dive and at night Flexibility to adapt by crew Great diving colleges
Recommended for
Friendliness of staff, good service, dive guide
03 Jan, 2022

9.2 Superb
Sandra A
Switzerland

Overwhelmed by all the animals from the underwater world.
The dive sites were really great, mostly saw a lot of big fish.We were a very pleasant group, which gave a good harmony.
Recommended for
Rio the dive guide. Sun deck equipment. Service while eating.
10 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Bjoern L
Switzerland

Very good experience
We saw a Whale shark, diving with a lot of mantas staying over 60 minutes, lots of grey reef shark on several dives and night dive with plenty nurse sharks. Just amazing!
Recommended for
Modern boat, good crew and amazing food
10 Nov, 2021

8.4 Very good
Winnie L
Canada

Adventure awaits!
A couple I had met has been to the Maldives 18x - they said that there's always a surprise here. Got to see the very rare ornate eagle ray this trip. Though my sailing was in the low season - which can be a disappointment in terms of pelagics - I still enjoyed my trip and the service was outstanding.
Recommended for
Easy drinking water access, hot water showers. Very friendly service, would try to address any issues as best as they could. Educated on skills as needed for the dives, any wildlife seen.
08 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Sebastian R
Germany

Fantastic Trip on an excellent boat
This 42 m boat offers a lot of space as is, however, we were only 6 guests on the trip. Yet the staff and dive guides were all very attentive and accesible. We were hunting for whale sharks and managed to swim with 2. The mantas were really cool as well!
Recommended for
Very attentive staff, knowledgable dive guides, well run operations
14 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Heejoo G
South Korea

Amazing Maldives
Boat was very well organized and comfortable. Also the crew and guide was kind and nice. The wide window of suites i stayed is unforgettable!
Recommended for
Sites, Crews, Boat
20 Apr, 2017