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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- 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
- Albert B
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Zuchan F
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China
Great for first live-aboard 101 experience
The dive guides were extremely professional and attentive. They truly focused on finding big marine life while also adjusting the itinerary flexibly to ensure the best possible experience for the guests. The food on board was surprisingly good — much better than expected. The menu was thoughtfully planned based on the nationalities of the guests on board, and we even had freshly caught fish from sea fishing, prepared into delicious seafood dishes. The overall experience was excellent. The newly added Starlink internet was also a huge plus and worked amazingly well. If I ever come back to the Deep South route again, Carpe Novo will definitely be my first choice.
- Recommended for
- Good food. Dive guide adjust the route accordingly. Starlink.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Frank Iben P
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Denmark
Astonishing great dive sites
Once again was joining the Carpe Diem cruises, and again a really pleasure and joyful trip, with the best diving ever tried, this company is recommended for all divers
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Diveguide. Food.
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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
- Heejoo G
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South Korea
Amazing Maldives
Boat was very well organized and comfortable. Also the crew and guide was kind and nice. The wide window of suites i stayed is unforgettable!
- Recommended for
- Sites, Crews, Boat
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- 9.2 Superb
- Bjoern L
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Switzerland
Very good experience
We saw a Whale shark, diving with a lot of mantas staying over 60 minutes, lots of grey reef shark on several dives and night dive with plenty nurse sharks. Just amazing!
- Recommended for
- Modern boat, good crew and amazing food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sandra A
- 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
- Ksymena S
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Poland
Wonderful divings!
Amazing, stunning and unique underwater world.
- Recommended for
- Beautiful diving places, professionalism of the dive guides, friendliness of the personnel on boat
