Carpe Novo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“What an amazing trip! Maldives is always the best, and Carpe Novo was best choice for me. There are very well experienced guides a…”
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 ($200-280 / trip), 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
- Makoto S
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Japan
Amazing Experience and Stay
I went on a different liveaboard in the Maldives eight years ago, and I had such a great impression of the trip because we were blessed with perfect weather. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t as good on this trip, but despite that, it turned out to be an even more memorable and wonderful experience. All of the guides were incredibly friendly, and they did an amazing job finding not only manta rays, but also the whale sharks we were hoping to see. I couldn’t have been happier with the diving. And on top of that, every meal was absolutely delicious. It really was an amazing week from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this trip to others, and more than anything, I’d love to come back again in a different season!
- Recommended for
- The guides were friendly and well-skilled. Food was amazing!. Comfortable room.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Elena C
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Italy
Amazing dives, while treated like princes on board !
Thus was my first liveaboard, and definitely not the last one! Everything was more than excellent: dives were incredibles, divemaster and guides super attentive and serious, they took really good care of us, with particular attention to all diver ability and necessities. We dived with tons of huge Mantas, sharks, rays, schools of fishes, octopuses...well, it was AMAZING. The staff on board was adorable, food excellent, room are comfortable and clean. I will certainly come back to explore Maldives with the other itineraries proposed by Carpe Diem !
- Recommended for
- High quality of dives, excellent Divemaster and guides. Sympathy and all the attentions of the staff on board. Quality of the service (good boat, comfortable rooms, excellent 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Daehee K
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South Korea
Amazing trip
What an amazing trip! Maldives is always the best, and Carpe Novo was best choice for me. There are very well experienced guides and friendly crews on the board👍they are all Madivians, so they know the ocean of Maldives really well, guess this is so important fact to take a trip with Deep south in Maldives. Foods were so nice. I will choose Carpe series again for next Maldive trip.
- Recommended for
- Well experienced guides, friendly crews, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steffi W
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Germany
Best dive trip
I enjoyed my second trip on Carpe Novo very much, this was my very best dive trip at all up to now. The tour motto „Manta Madness“ did not disappoint, we saw a lot of Mantas. My dive guide Naveen was very experienced, engaged and caring.
- Recommended for
- Stunning dives sites. Very good food. Experienced dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Karen W
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United Kingdom
Sharktastic week ❤️
This was our second time on Caroe Novo and once again would thoroughly recommend . Amazing diving - the guides were brilliant and really tailor the experience to suit the group - experience and interest (in a big sharks lover while husband can prefer macro life . Catered for us both . Excellent dives sites . Boat so clean and luxurious .. home from home
- Recommended for
- Crew were amazing . Beautiful boat. Amazing diving .. many sharks. Good was great.
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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
- Hyunju K
- South Korea
Great experience
Boat condition was really great, even we got the under deck room, room was spacious and especially toilet was super clean and big. Staffs were all friendly and remember each divers taste and needs and gave service accordingly. Food was fantastic! Chief is always caring about how the guests think about food! Diving was fantastic! Diving guides hears about what guests want to see and plan accordingly ! Definitely recommend the trip with Carpe Novo team.
- Recommended for
- Food/ Boat Quality/ Staff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yevgeniya M
- United Kingdom
Great!
This was my first liveaboard, but everything was fantastic! The crew and the dive guides were great. Food was delicious. We've had a really good group of divers as well, so overall a wonderful experience, would definitely recommend Carpe Novo.
- Recommended for
- the dive sites, dive guides, food was great
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Crystal H
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Taiwan
Carpe Novo is special for me
Great first time experience for liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Skills of dive guides. Friendly crew. Great facility.
