Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Was excellent in every regard. Food was always very good and the cabins were cleaned multiple times a day. Diving was excellent, g…”
Highlights
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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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).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Carpe Novo Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.7
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- 10 Exceptional
- Elena C
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Italy
Amazing dives, while treated like princes on board !
Thus was my first liveaboard, and definitely not the last one! Everything was more than excellent: dives were incredibles, divemaster and guides super attentive and serious, they took really good care of us, with particular attention to all diver ability and necessities. We dived with tons of huge Mantas, sharks, rays, schools of fishes, octopuses...well, it was AMAZING. The staff on board was adorable, food excellent, room are comfortable and clean. I will certainly come back to explore Maldives with the other itineraries proposed by Carpe Diem !
- Recommended for
- High quality of dives, excellent Divemaster and guides. Sympathy and all the attentions of the staff on board. Quality of the service (good boat, comfortable rooms, excellent food).
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- CHUNYEN C
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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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Winnie L
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Martin G
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Albert B
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Australia
Great dive experiences and guides that took their work seriously
Great atmosphere and good serious dive boat with good guides
- Recommended for
- Cabin comfort. Diving guided were excellent. Food was restaurant quality.
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- 10 Exceptional
- SHANN WEI Y
- Taiwan
Definitely will come back again
Very helpful in finding whale sharks, wonderful food, nice crew members that are very helpful.
- Recommended for
- Helpful crew members. Passionate dive guides. Comfortable accommodation.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Guy R
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United States
Very good indeed: Very comfortable, friendly staff, well run boat.
The channel diving was a new experience for us. We have not done a long trip like this before, and we have really enjoyed ourselves. We really enjoyed being with other divers who shared the same interests as us. The crew really made us feel conformable and the trip very enjoyable to be on.
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, and the company of the other divers.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Donald L
- United States
Extraordinary lily vivacious and diverse ecosystem that is worth traveling half way around the 🌎
Majestic manta vivacious healthy overall diverse fauna that is present in awesome abundance
- Recommended for
- Diving the savory food and the stunning grace and majesty of manta magic
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- 9.2 Superb
- Wojciech K
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Poland
Great boat, service and food
The organisation was very efficient. I felt very well looked after. Enjoyed the boat and the amenities. The diving was good, but could do with a bit more extensive dive briefings
- Recommended for
- Well appointed cabins with big windows and lots of space. Very friendly service on board. Great food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yevgeniya M
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United Kingdom
Great!
This was my first liveaboard, but everything was fantastic! The crew and the dive guides were great. Food was delicious. We've had a really good group of divers as well, so overall a wonderful experience, would definitely recommend Carpe Novo.
- Recommended for
- the dive sites, dive guides, food was great
