Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“We did a 10 day trip with Carpe Novo, and we really satisfied! The diving was mostly amazing - we saw mantas, sharks on every div…”
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 USD), Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (200-280 USD per trip), National Park Fees (25 USD per trip).
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 (40-50 USD).
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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
- Karen T
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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
- Maria T
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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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- jean charles L
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France
Enjoy your diving trip on Carpe Novo
Very good clear and simple organization
- Recommended for
- Good boat with plenty of room compared to the number of divers. Smooth running. Complete and rich diving program.
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- 10 Exceptional
- chiyuan M
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China
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may! 99 points liveaboard experience
The divers are mainly European and American divers. The diving atmosphere is very good, the diving briefing before entering the water is very detailed, and everyone will remember the log after getting into the water, and I look out of place if I don't remember the log. The dive shop records everyone's maximum depth and diving time every day, and gives a summary log at the end of the trip, with the dive guide's signature.The boat is relatively new, the liveaboard meals are good, there is seafood and fruit ice cream every day, and there is a paid beer. The service on board was also great and made a lot of new friends. Seeing the manta and various sharks, except not seeing the mobula and whale sharks, was the perfect liveaboard experience.
- Recommended for
- Dive. Food. Serve.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephen W
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United Kingdom
Stunning boat and diving
The boat is one of the best I have undertaken a trip on. Cabins are huge and the general areas are all well appointed and spacious. The dive itinerary was excellent and the dive guides were very impressive with the briefings and general support. Crew on the boat are 5 star.
- Recommended for
- quality of the diving, beautiful boat, dive team
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sandra A
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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.
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Donald L
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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
