Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“just a wonderful, never to be forgotten, experience”
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.
Book your Carpe Novo Maldives liveaboard easily online today.
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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 8.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.7
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicolas S
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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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- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- James Ross M
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Australia
Great Times
just a wonderful, never to be forgotten, experience
- Recommended for
- other passengers - the group was great. the crew - all magnificent. locations - wonderful.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 8.0 Very good
- Bernie S
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Ireland
Fabulous week for macro and pelagics
Had a great week of diving. Very lucky with the sea life and whale sharks were the highlight. Overall the crew were top class who were ready to help whenever required. Accommodation was very spacious and clean.
- Recommended for
- Great staff. Great food. Very well organised.
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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
- jean charles L
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ann L
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China
Recommend
A great diving trip. I signed up last minute and had an experience exceeding expectation. Met wonderful fellow divers and the dive guides are also very professional and helpful. Everything is well organized and the room is quiet spacious for a boat.
- Recommended for
- People I met. Beautiful dive sites. Good organization.
