Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“This is my best liveaboard experience. The boat is large and very comfortable with ample indoor and outdoor common spaces. The roo…”
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).
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Deborah C
- United States
A very comfortable boat to explore the Maldives with a great team!
Had a great week on Carpe Novo - ate like a queen with fresh fruits daily and a couple times even had fresh-caught sashimi on the boat! Prasanna, the barman, did an excellent job learning everyone's needs and communicating about specifics at mealtimes. The room and bathroom (booked shared twin room, stayed in "Turtle" room) were much larger than expected with perfect AC, and the new/updated boat is likely reflected in the cost of the trip - which I found fair but not cheap. Diving was as expected for the region with a lot of fish life, mantas, and sharks, even if we weren't lucky enough to find whale sharks. Dive guides were mixed in experience based on discussion with other guests, but personally, I had a great time: Zinah was my group's guide throughout the trip and was competent, a strong leader (was also dive lead), and one of the most anticipatory/observant underwater dive guides I've ever had. He communicated with other boats in the area and made dive plans/schedules to avoid the crowds as much as possible; underwater, he has a great eye for macro things and significant skill at managing individual divers' needs to maximize everyone's experience. He notices the little things and fixes them before they become big things. Would not hesitate to dive with him again and would highly recommend this impressive individual! Overall, the whole team and boat worked well together and were always seen working - cleaning, fishing, coordinating, and planning - the trip ran so smoothly and without a hitch and customer service was 5/5! Would dive on this boat again.
- Recommended for
- attentiveness of staff and dive guides. comfortable gathering places and room. individual attention to each guest.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sven B
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Germany
Simply great!
Perfect!
- Recommended for
- Staff-Comfort-Diving
