Carpe Vita, Maldives

Name: Southern Sharks (Male - Gan)
Start: 2027-01-26
End: 2027-02-07
Location: Maldives

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“The highlight was certainly the dive at the Manta cleaning station (Dhonfanu Thila) with six manta rays.”
Thomas Heinz A, Switzerland

Highlights

Year-round 7 and 10-night dive cruises in the Maldives
Meals prepared by a fine-dining chef
2 VIP spacious suites with California King bed and ocean views

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.

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8 Days / 7 Nights

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29 Nov

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06 Dec

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13 Dec

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20 Dec

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27 Dec

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17 Jan

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26 Jan

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 4,900

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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: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($20 / night), National Park Fees ($0-25 / 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).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2011

Year renovated: 2025

Length: 38.2 meters

Beam: 10.36 meters

Engines: DoosanDaewoodMarine Diesel (Model No: V1 80219) HP 800

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 1 Dhoni

Water capacity: 10 tons

Fuel capacity: 2 x Tanks of 6000 liters per Tank

Freshwater maker: 25 tons per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Bilge pump alarm
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid

Carpe Vita Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

9.1
Crew

9.3
Food

9.4
Diving

8.9
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Ling C
United Kingdom

Great summer holiday
We had a great time on the boat - the rooms are clean, modern and comfortable, and the diving was out of this world
Recommended for
Diving. Crew professionalism. Cabin comfort.
05 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
vincent T
United States

My diving experience in Maldives with Carpe Vita was the most amazing dive trip ever!
The highlights of my trip were the fabulous diving that included seeing a whale shark, a nice comfortable trip in a great cabin, eating wonderful food, and meeting new friends.
Recommended for
The most amazing things on this liveaboard was the amazing diving with awesome guides, the large, spacious yacht, and the large variety of food.
07 Nov, 2019

10 Exceptional
Niko K
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.
08 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Isabelle V
Netherlands

Great trip!
Staff will do absolutely anything for you, the boat is great and very comfortable. Rental gear is good quality and the diving is amazing! We absolutely loved the manta cleaning station.
Recommended for
Friendly staff, beautiful boat and the manta cleaning station!
13 Dec, 2022

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9.6 Exceptional
Andre H
Germany

Perfect trip
All in all it was a perfect trip. A motivated crew, the boat was in good conditions and there are still some good underwater spots on the maledives. Thumps up
Recommended for
Food, Crew, Group
13 Dec, 2021

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.
26 Dec, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Florian W
Germany

It’s not exactly a spa and much better than that
The Carpe Vita was my fist liveaboard. I did as positively surprised about the space and food quality. As well as about the crew and diving in Maldives. My drip was in Sep. 2020 during Covid and is likely not compatible to the masses usually on and under the water. Anyhow, this trip with Carpe Vita showed me the joy of liveaboards and I am grateful for that.
Recommended for
Crew, ship, diving
19 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
aurelie V
France

Much better than expected
Whale shark, manta rays, beautiful reefs, sharks sharks and sharks.
Recommended for
Confort, dives and atmosphere
02 May, 2021

10 Exceptional
Christian W
Switzerland

Great!!!
Swimming with whalesharks, the great crew and of course the dives.
Recommended for
Walesharks, Beach BBQ, Crew
03 Jan, 2022

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10 Exceptional
Jan W
Germany

Perfect!
All-round good service. Very good value for money.
Recommended for
Tauchen, Service, hospitality
21 Dec, 2023

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9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
John C
Australia

The best Liveaboard
If you are looking for a Liveaboard you should pick Carpe Vita. it is the best Liveaboard I have ever been on. The boat is comfortable, the food was very good and the diving tender you dive off is the best setup I have used. But the thing that makes the Carpe Vita stand out above the rest is the staff. From the time we first sent them an email to the drop off at the airport every thing was perfect, I could not find one thing that they could of done better. The staff on the boat from the captain to the boat boys made our trip into a very relaxing time not a dive boot camp you can get when you do 4 dives a day. They had a perfect mix of professionalism and a relaxed nature and managed to keep to the dive schedule with out any fuss. They are a credit to their company. Probably the best recommendation I could give them is that we will come back no need to try another boat or company. Thanks guys for a wonderful trip
Recommended for
The staff on the boat. The Diving The staff on the boat
06 Jul, 2016

10 Exceptional
Xin Y
China

Great trip
Great trip! We saw mantas, tiger sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks, black/white tip sharks, grey sharks, and dolphins. Crews and DMs are very friendly. Cabins are comfortable.
Recommended for
Marine life is great. Crews and DMs are very friendly. Cabins are comfortable.
01 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Yoshinobu M
Japan

1st liveaboard in Maldives
Fantastic experience for my 1st liveaboard in Maldives.
Recommended for
Natti - Guide. Bar. Nitrox free.
31 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Oliver O
South Africa

A wonderful 10
We all loved the diving. So diverse and a little bit of everything. The dive guides were knowledgeable and helpful as were all the staff.
Recommended for
Whale shark at the back of the boat. Friendly smiling staff. Lots of space and lovely rooms.
21 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lionel J
Germany

Very nice cruise.
Meals!!I'm joking but very good food, varied and quality. Very spacious boat. Beautiful varied dives, rays, dolphins, a whale shark for 1 hour at the bottom of the boat! Nice backgrounds.
Recommended for
bateau comfortable, super Guide and crew,nice atmosphere
24 Dec, 2023

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9.2 Superb
Liesa W
Germany

Relaxed diving holiday in a family atmosphere
Definitely the diving. We were allowed to choose between different dive sites according to our wishes and had beautiful underwater encounters. The guys on the boat are super friendly and we would definitely come back.
Recommended for
Food, Diving, Atmosphere
16 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Mingyu W
United States

Comfortable boat and beautiful dives
Lots of nurse sharks, white tip sharks, grey reef sharks, Mantas, sting rays, turtles. Very beautiful reefs and the guides we had are really very very helpful. They really stretched so much to make sure we had great diving experience. Greatly appreciate their help. The boat is really nice and comfortable. Food is about average, no complaints though. Overall the company Carpe Diem has done a great job to make sure everybody gets a great experience on their boats. I am really happy I had the opportunity to experience Maldives with them.
Recommended for
Very friendly crew, beautiful dive sites, very relaxed trip
03 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
John E
United Kingdom

Following much Covid related chaos getting to the Maldives, once on board the trip quickly became an experience of a lifetime!
Sharks, Mantas, and more sharks Thank you for making this all happened during this time of Pandemic.
Recommended for
The Vita team, Diving location, experiences and just being in this beautiful country.
03 Jan, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Achim L
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!!!
30 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Isabel S
Honduras

Detailed & Enthusiastic
I recently returned from an incredible trip on this liveaboard, and it completely exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for world-class diving supported by a seamless operation, this is the trip to book. 3 Highlights That Stood Out: Masterful Dive Planning: The dive guides and briefing plans were top-tier. Every single dive felt intense, well-organized, and packed with action. They knew the sites inside and out, ensuring we always got the best possible experience in the water without ever sacrificing safety. A Crew That Feels Like Family: The entire crew was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Their hospitality made every day on board a total pleasure. Phenomenal Food: After a long dive, nothing beats coming back to fantastic food. Every meal was delicious, fresh, and thoroughly satisfying.
Recommended for
Masterful Dive Planning. A Crew That Feels Like Family. Phenomenal Food.
30 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Darina Y
Malaysia

Amazing diving trip with great crew, delicious food and choice sites
I had the best-ever liveaboard experience with Carpe Vita. The logistics was like clockwork! The crew knew the right sites to get to to ensure the guests saw the best the Maldives had to offer. The dive planning was great with clear dive briefings, including Plan B. Food was variable and delicious. Thank you
Recommended for
Well organized logistics, very experienced and helpful crew and delicious food
28 Dec, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Tom M
United Kingdom

Amazing experience
We were incredibly impressed by the setup on this liveaboard. The dive boat is spacious and supports 20 people comfortably. We were part of a dive group of 5 and the smallest on our boat was 4 and most was 6. They have 11.5L, 13.5L tanks (free) and 15L for those who need it at a premium. The gear provided was well maintained. Our standard room was spacious and clean with a good en suite. The communal areas of the boat are also spacious and there was coffee and snacks available at all times. Food was great and they even regularly caught fresh fish off the edge of the boat which was eaten the same day for dinner. This was my first, however, my colleagues said how this would spoil future liveaboards. I definitely recommend this option. For transparency, we got in early and paid around $2100 and found it to be good value for money.
Recommended for
Mantas, Whalesharks and spacious rooms
30 Nov, 2019

8.4 Very good
andre V
Netherlands

great diving and a comfortable boat!
Whalesharks, Mantas a great beach BBQ
Recommended for
Food, Manta dives and great weather
08 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Daniel S
Germany

Memorable cruise
- well organised diving experience - dive guide Chattu - crew was very supportive, barkeeper and yummy cooking
Recommended for
whale shark, mantas, very nice food
26 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Yelena D
United States

Terrific Escape From the World!
Obviously strange to vacation during covid times, but the crew was exemplary on all fronts. The boat was immaculate and every effort was made to ensure our comfort and safety. Looking forward to traveling with them again!
Recommended for
Comfort of boat, staff, food
28 Sep, 2020

8.0 Very good
Takeshi C
United States

Carpe Bita was a nice Trip!
The diving was good. Saw a lot of sharks and sea life. The crew was great and friendly and the guides were relaxed and knowledgeable.
Recommended for
Nice crew.. Nice boat. Good diving..
06 Apr, 2025

8.4 Very good
Veit B
Germany

Dreamy, relaxed liveaboard
Nice relaxed organization of the day, min. 1.5h break for recovery, good briefings, very clean boat Very very nice dive sites, lots of big fish, varied Excellent food Guide could be a little more responsive to the dive groups balance, more attentive underwater.
Recommended for
Organization, Dive Sites, Food
09 Mar, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Jennifer U
United States

We are glad we finally made it to the Maldives.
We were a group of nine and had a great time. They were flexible, we weren't keen on seeing a shark feeding so they took us diving. We saw plenty of sharks which was great. The dinner on the beach was fun. Weather could have ruined it but it all worked out fine.
Recommended for
We liked our guide a lot but others in our group were not pleased with their guide.. It had a good flow of activities.. Everyone was very polite..
07 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jon S
Denmark

Dive the Maldives in Luxury
It was a extremely well planned and executed trip where everything was working - dives were great (variated), the staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the vessel is well equipped and just working as it should
Recommended for
Dive guides experiences. Comfort onboard. Everything just worked.
06 Oct, 2024