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, Fuel Surcharge, 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 USD per day), Gratuities.
Optional Extras: Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (130-700 USD), Stand Up Paddleboard (25 USD per trip), WiFi internet (40 USD per 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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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Jenny G
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Switzerland
Couldnt have been better
cleaning station of manta rays and the whale shark snorkeling. In general it was very nice organised and the crew did the maximum that we felt good
- Recommended for
- confort while diving (Concerning material, dive boat and great guides)
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ingemar H
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Sweden
Amazing trip despite bad weather.
Manta cleaningstation and closeup with a manta. Seeing guitarshark. Other than that, an abundance of fishlife, sharks, rays and great crew
- Recommended for
- Dives, fishlife and relaxation
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter N
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United Kingdom
Best liveaboard, varied diving, plenty of space, outdoor eating
Squadron of sting rays, close to cleaning manta, up close to 20 plus nurse sharks, feeding mantas at boat, feeding whale shark at boat. Beach bbq, all staff fantastic. Ease of diving from Dhoni, brilliant dive guide finds octopus, manta shrimps, leaf fish, frog fish and much more
- Recommended for
- Brilliant dive guide, excellent food, spacious cabins
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- 9.2 Superb
- Hosam A
- United Kingdom
Sharks and Manta
I did a 7 day LOB on Carpe Vita. It was the best diving I’ve done in my life! Amazing experience seeing so many sharks up close. The water temperature was great and the boat benefited from a Dhoni (separate dive boat attached yo the big boat) which made getting to dive spots much easier. The cabins were comfortable and well maintained. The food was great and always prepared with care. The only thing that would have improved the experience would have been a little more enthusiasm from the dive guides (who must have been very tired after a long dive season!) would recommend
- Recommended for
- Sharks. Comfortable accommodation. Tasty food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- John M
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United States
Amazing!!!
Staff, Dives and Boat exceeded all my expectations!
- Recommended for
- Dive Service Quality, Value and Accomodations
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- 10 Exceptional
- Florian W
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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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Isabelle V
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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!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Brian M
- United States
Life-changing experience--simply fantastic
Surrounded by mantas, sunset shark dive, the abundance of fish at Fish Head, and the fun, helpful and attentive crew. Simply amazing all around.
- Recommended for
- Amazing diving, great food, fun crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Markus F
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Austria
Unique experiences on a very relaxed liveaboard both above and below water!
Night diving with manta rays, snorkeling with whale sharks at the boat, sunset dive with nurse sharks, rays and reef sharks. The dives were without exception very well organized and the dive guides did a great job. Selection of dive sites and drop in were perfect. The crew was always very helpful and the food delicious.We will definitely be back and can only recommend a liveaboard with Carpe Vita!
- Recommended for
- very good and friendly dive guides/crew/captain - very good food with a large selection - large space on the boat
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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.
