Carpe Vita, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The highlight was certainly the dive at the Manta cleaning station (Dhonfanu Thila) with six manta rays.”
Highlights
The MV Carpe Vita, a sister ship to the Carpe Diem and Carpe Novo liveaboards, is a luxury yacht offering year-round diving in the Maldives. There are 10 comfortable cabins spread over 3 decks, each with private bathroom facilities, individually controlled AC, storage space, safety deposit boxes, and a desk and chair. On the lower deck are 6 standard cabins, which have one queen-size bed and a super single bed, the main deck has two superior cabins, which have king-size beds, which can be separated into two super single beds and ocean views. The upper deck has 2 VIP spacious suites with a California King bed and ocean views.
Social areas aboard the Carpe Vita liveaboard include the air-conditioned salon and lounge, equipped with a flat-screen TV and entertainment system. Meals are prepared by a fine-dining chef and served semi-buffet style at the back of the boat's open-air dining and bar area. There are 3 partially shaded sun decks with comfortable loungers where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the sea breeze.
Carpe Vita dive itineraries explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives. Cruises are seven to ten nights long, and divers can see everything from pelagics like mantas, sharks, and whale sharks to tiny shrimps, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish. Diving takes place from the accompanying dive dhoni (boat), and free Nitrox is available for those certified.
Book online today to reserve your space aboard the Carpe Diem liveaboard.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance ($40-50), Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($200-280 / trip), National Park Fees ($25 / trip).
Optional Extras: Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($130-700), Stand Up Paddleboard ($25 / trip), WiFi internet ($40 / item).
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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Cabin Types
Carpe Vita Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.8
- Value 9.0
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Damien C
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France
Very good experience
Very nice stay: beautiful dives with many sharks, mantas and quality meals throughout the stay.
- Recommended for
- Night dive with the mantas. Diving with nurse sharks. Quality of meals.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Xiao Y
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China
Best diving experience ever!!!
I really really enjoyed this trip and will definitely pick this boat next time when I come to Maldives for diving safari. The crew is super nice and attentive. They really did everything to provide us the best experience, including food, choices of diving sites, briefing, assessing the conditions and navigation. Super thanks to our guide Naathi, who is very good at looking for interesting things and knowledgeable about the marine life!!!We saw large groups of nurse sharks, sting rays and a couple of times of manta! The last two nights we even snorkeled with three whale sharks! Very unique experience! This trip basically fulfilled all my wishes！
- Recommended for
- the crew. Diving spots. Diving guide.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jensy H
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Belgium
All around recommended
Nightdive, apart from massive amounts of people there were as many sharks. Early morning dives are the best to wake up. Great group atmosphere. Nice cold beer in the evening.
- Recommended for
- Great service, very clean boat, great food and refreshers
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- 9.2 Superb
- Grégoire V
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Switzerland
Exploring the Central Maldives
Magnificent dives with mantas and sharks, unforgettable!
- Recommended for
- The crew and guides. Diving locations. Food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- andre V
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Netherlands
great diving and a comfortable boat!
Whalesharks, Mantas a great beach BBQ
- Recommended for
- Food, Manta dives and great weather
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- weisheng Y
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Malaysia
Carpe Vita Manta madness diving trip Oct
Had an awesome diving trip w/ Carpe vita. Dive guide, captain and are crews make our day always unforgettable. We bumped up with school of gray and white tips reef sharks , school of rays , school of nurse sharks , tiger sharks, whale shark, manta , eagle ray, octopus , eel , beautiful corals , big sea fans , nudibranch etc Liveaboard.com customer service also fantastic. They will seamlessly support and connect to ensure your arrival.
- Recommended for
- All crews are friendly and well hospitality. Captain always found right spot to dive. Diving equipment is good.. Foods are good. The boat is clean and well maintained.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Niko K
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Finland
Mantas and more Mantas - Excellent Liveaboard
Seeing so many Mantas in almost every Dive. Drift dives were excellent as well. Excellent crew and food!
- Recommended for
- Excellent diving with lots of Mantas. Food. Very relaxed and nice athmosphere.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Roman G
- Switzerland
Great liveaboard with impressive dives - sharks and manta rays
Highly recommended liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Large cabins. Excellent dive guides. Very friendly staff.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Achim L
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Germany
Great liveaboard with everything your heart desires
Everything about big fish, big shoals, great thilas, lots of mantis shrimp!!
- Recommended for
- DIVE, EAT, SLEEP, Repeat!!!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Joan O
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Ireland
Fab trip, guides were amazing, great chief, wonderful experience
Seeing first sharks, whale sharks, beach bbq, meeting nice people on board and great staff
- Recommended for
- Staff/guides, chief, dives, beach bbq
