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 / 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Heidi B
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United States
A great experience!
The Manta Madness tour lived up to its name - we saw at least one manta on almost every dive. The boat is comfortable and very well-run. We stayed in a downstairs cabin, which was large and well-appointed. The diving was great - we focused mostly on Baa and Raa and we particularly loved Raa. Our dive group was small (us + 2 other great divers who have become friends, and our wonderful guide Naveen) so it never felt crowded or congested. As vegetarians, the food was catered very well - always very tasty and good variety. Overall atmosphere on the boat was laid back and fun.
- Recommended for
- Positive and friendly attitude of the entire crew. Design of the diving dhohi, particularly platform at the back, lots of space, tank filling, 13.5L tanks. Al fresco dining with communal table and great food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Florence M
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France
A safe bet
Night diving with manta rays
- Recommended for
- The attention of the crew during the equipment. The meals served on the outside deck. A single large table with all the divers around.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicolas S
- France
Superb experience in a magical setting
Fabulous trip on a very well maintained boat, with a very nice crew, quality food, a very friendly and professional diving management team, magnificent seabed. Some spots are a bit overcrowded, but most of the spots are really pretty and you don't meet many diversTo choose without hesitation.
- Recommended for
- Quality of the crew and the diving supervision. Beauty of the seabed. Quality of life on board and dinner outside.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Deepak R
- United States
Fabulous diving in Maldives abord Carpe Novo
This is my best liveaboard experience. The boat is large and very comfortable with ample indoor and outdoor common spaces. The rooms and bathrooms are also very spacious and larger than some on land hotel rooms! The diving in Maldives is excellent - varied and lots of sea life from manta rays to whale sharks and everything in between. The channel dive was and exhilarating. Some of the dives had very strong currents, so this is not suitable for a beginner diver.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Dive sites. Service.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Malcolm N
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Australia
would definitely go again maybe south next time
5 stars for everything except the dive team. My dive guide Naveen was happy to make his group of guests wait for him to take macro shots whenever it suited him. When questioned became defensive and responded unprofessionally, dive boss could've done better to fix the situation. The rest of the guides were amazing. when i changed groups and went to Rio, he was great Everything else was fantastic. Who goes to the Maldives for Macro????
- Recommended for
- Boat and cabin comfort was amazing. Crew and dive boat, dive set up and schedule was great. Food and variety was awesome,.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Aidan S
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United Kingdom
Awesomeness
Great time did 18 dives seen loads of huge Manta rays eagle rays sharks moray eels some Dolphins Turtles octopus and a nice wreck dive too, Boat and crew were great and the food superb.
- Recommended for
- Manta’s. Sharks. Turtle’s.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Albert B
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sean H
- 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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- 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.
