Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Once again was joining the Carpe Diem cruises, and again a really pleasure and joyful trip, with the best diving ever tried, this …”
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: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (190-350 USD per trip), Gratuities.
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (130-700 USD), Stand Up Paddleboard (25 USD per day), WiFi internet (40 USD).
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
- SHANN WEI Y
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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
- Michaela S
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Deborah C
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United States
A very comfortable boat to explore the Maldives with a great team!
Had a great week on Carpe Novo - ate like a queen with fresh fruits daily and a couple times even had fresh-caught sashimi on the boat! Prasanna, the barman, did an excellent job learning everyone's needs and communicating about specifics at mealtimes. The room and bathroom (booked shared twin room, stayed in "Turtle" room) were much larger than expected with perfect AC, and the new/updated boat is likely reflected in the cost of the trip - which I found fair but not cheap. Diving was as expected for the region with a lot of fish life, mantas, and sharks, even if we weren't lucky enough to find whale sharks. Dive guides were mixed in experience based on discussion with other guests, but personally, I had a great time: Zinah was my group's guide throughout the trip and was competent, a strong leader (was also dive lead), and one of the most anticipatory/observant underwater dive guides I've ever had. He communicated with other boats in the area and made dive plans/schedules to avoid the crowds as much as possible; underwater, he has a great eye for macro things and significant skill at managing individual divers' needs to maximize everyone's experience. He notices the little things and fixes them before they become big things. Would not hesitate to dive with him again and would highly recommend this impressive individual! Overall, the whole team and boat worked well together and were always seen working - cleaning, fishing, coordinating, and planning - the trip ran so smoothly and without a hitch and customer service was 5/5! Would dive on this boat again.
- Recommended for
- attentiveness of staff and dive guides. comfortable gathering places and room. individual attention to each guest.
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sean H
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United Kingdom
All round great experience!
Whale sharks, mantas and rays, and the night dive. The variety of sea life was stunning .
- Recommended for
- Truly amazing diving, lovely on board team, all happy to help with anything,
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- 8.0 Very good
- Michael S
- Germany
The package is right
Great boat, great crew, great dives. The Maldives are just great for diving.
- Recommended for
- Large boat. Great crew. Delicious food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nora S
- Germany
Great stay - highly recommended
I had a great stay at Carpe Novo - From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew made us feel at home with their warm hospitality and impeccable service. The boat itself was spacious, clean, and well-equipped, offering everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The guides offered there support 24/7, making a great job to ensure safe and in the same time fun dives. The food was amazing, with a lot of fresh options and it was served in an amazing open-air dining area. In between dives, there were plenty of opportunities to relax on the sun deck, enjoy a cup of coffee or take a nap in the saloon. I enjoyed the stay so much that I directly booked a second week to spend on the boat. I would highly recommend this trip to any diver and can't wait to return.
- Recommended for
- Awesome guides. Nice crew. Comfortable stay.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Guy R
- 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
- Jia F
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China
Great
Deep South trip is great line
- Recommended for
- DM Ibbe is great guy, service,food
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- 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
