Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“If you want to visit the Maldives a liveaboard is the perfect way to get to know the country - the underwater world which is one o…”
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 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($20 / 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), 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 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.7
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kim Rossing J
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Denmark
A lot of value for the money
Amazing diving. So much action every day. The highlight was when a Whale Shark decided to visit our boat. Very competent dive guides
- Recommended for
- The Diving. The Service. The dive guides.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Matthias F
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Austria
perfect holiday
If you want to visit the Maldives a liveaboard is the perfect way to get to know the country - the underwater world which is one of the most interesting attractions of the country, but you can also see a lot of islands from the boat and understand the geography of the Maldives better - combine it with some short visits of the cities and islands like Male etc. and stay a few days in a nice remote resort and it will be a perfect holiday
- Recommended for
- Cabins & all facilities on board. focus on diving. the team was very friendly & reliable.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kota I
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Australia
Everything was 5 stars!!
Everything was well organised to make a week trip so comfortable and do diving. Delicious meals are always ready when we come back from each dive and staff were all professional and dedicated to what they do. We are so happy that we chose this liveaboard. If we come back, we will definitely look no further.
- Recommended for
- Helpful, professionalism and great food
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- 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.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Maxim Y
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Bulgaria
Absolutely superb!!!
Everything was perfect, everything was exactly as offered, even better. We saw everything we wanted and the staff did their best to help us. My next destination is in December in Raja Ampat again with liveaboard.com. Best regards, Maxim Yakov
- Recommended for
- Boat and cabin comfort - better than a 4 star hotel. Service!! Dive guides!!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maria T
- Germany
We enjoyed the trip a lot!
We did a 10 day trip with Carpe Novo, and we really satisfied! The diving was mostly amazing - we saw mantas, sharks on every dive, a whale shark. We also visited some beautiful reefs to look for macro life, but that wasn’t the focus. The dive guides and the whole crew were very friendly and made our experience on board really wonderful. The food was amazing, with a good combination of local and international dishes. We had some divers who were on that boat a couple of years ago, and they pointed out that everything was renovated and is brand new. We would recommend that boat and that company for sure, as we had a great time with them 🤩
- Recommended for
- Pelagic life, food, comfort of the boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- jean L
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Nadya M
- Bulgaria
Excellent
Diving was great!
- Recommended for
- Diving, boat and food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Crystal H
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Taiwan
Carpe Novo is special for me
Great first time experience for liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Skills of dive guides. Friendly crew. Great facility.
