Carpe Diem
Duration
7-9 Nights
Location/Type
Maldives Liveaboard
Cabins
10 Cabins
Departure
Male
ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD
The Carpe Diem is a 35-meter-long motor safari yacht that can accommodate up to 20 passengers. It offers various itineraries, including diving and surfing cruises, allowing guests to explore the stunning underwater world of the Maldives. The yacht is equipped with modern amenities, spacious cabins, a restaurant, a bar, a sundeck, and a dive deck to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Carpe Diem provides a dive dhoni (boat) that is fully equipped with an extensive array of top-notch dive equipment, including a Nitrox compressor. Our team takes great care in maintaining our gear to ensure optimal reliability and performance. With our onboard air systems, you can count on a constant supply of clean and compressed air for all your dives.
$ 236
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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
- Alain Gerbault
Itinerary
Know More about the days
Day 1
- Guests can board the vessel between 13:00 and 15:00 for a welcome briefing, cabin assignment, and a check dive. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
Day 2-6
- Up to 3 dives each day
The route includes North Male, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, and South Male
Day 7
- Up to 2 dives considering the 24-hour rule for guests flying afterward.
- Later, the vessel will return to Male port.
Day 8
- Depart the vessel after breakfast at 08.00.
- Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Day 1: Male
- Guests board the vessel around 2:00 pm. Lunch will be served after a welcome briefing, documents; check out dive.
Day 2-8
Day 9
Day 10
- Check out by 8:00 am.
Trip Highlights:
- Vibrant Coral Reefs
- Manta Rays
- Whale Sharks
- Thila / Giri Dives (Coral Pinnacles)
- Dive with Nurse Sharks
- Wreck Dive
- Drift Dive
- Channel Dive
- Pelagic Encounters
- Beach BBQ
- Night Dive
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
- Transfers (pickup and drop off from Airport)
- A refreshing welcome drink upon arrival
- 7 or 10 nights’ accommodation aboard our state-of-the-art vessel
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks)
- Unlimited drinking water, coffee and tea
- A beach BBQ (Weather and government permitting)
- 3 dives daily (excluding the day of arrival and the day before departure), led by our team of professional local English-speaking dive guides
- 1 or 2 night dives (dependent on the length of stay and subject to weather conditions) Not included in Deep South Itineraries.
- Equipment: Nitrox and normal air tanks (11.5 and 13.5 Aluminium DIN / INT), one SMB per diving couple/buddy team, reef hooks, weights and belts*
- T-GST 16% + 10% service charge valid for all bookings until 30 June 2025
- T-GST 17% + 10% service charge valid for all bookings from 1 July 2025
- Any equipment not mentioned under inclusions
- Dive courses
- Green tax (US$12 per person/per night)
- Domestic flights
- Park fees where required (e.g. Hanifaru Bay)
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Dive insurance (Mandatory)
- Travel insurance (Recommended)
- Fuel surcharges where applicable
- Wi-Fi (Available on board at additional cost)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which airport should I fly into?
Can non-divers join?
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When does the boat embark/disembark?
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