Carpe Diem Phinisi, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“We are already planning our next trip on the Carpe Diem!”
Highlights
Perfectly designed for small groups and individuals who want more personalized service, the Carpe Diem Phinisi offers year-round dive itineraries in Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park. There are only 4 cabins available, with a maximum of 8 guests onboard. The Nutmeg cabin is a large double on the main deck and spans almost the entire boat's width. It has large forward-facing windows, a skylight, and ample storage space. On the lower deck is the Clove cabin, which has two single beds which can be converted to 1 double upon request. Also located on the lower deck are cabins Pandan and Cinnamon. These have one double and one single and can be used as a triple. The lower deck cabins have natural light and ventilation via porthole and skylight, and all cabins have en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled AC.
Social areas include the well-appointed saloon in the main deckhouse, which can comfortably accommodate 8 guests around the large table. Delicious locally sourced meals are served at the al fresco dining table, and dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice.
Dive itineraries aboard the Carpe Diem Phinisi include Raja Ampat from November to April, Komodo from May to September, and some unforgettable trips in Ambon, the Banda Islands, and South Raja Ampat in between. Dive groups are small, and qualified dive guides with local knowledge and high service standards accompany each dive. The use of dive equipment is also included in the trip price.
Join the Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia, for an unforgettable Raja Ampat or Komodo National Park cruise. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Kayaks, Snorkel Gear, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Yoga.
Required Extras: Park and Port Fees (20-30 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40 USD per item), Gratuities (10 USD per day), Alcoholic Beverages, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Land Excursions.
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 Diem Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.7
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.5
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Tommaso C
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Italy
Fairy tale on the sea
Quite a magical liveaboard! Cecile and her crew are simply unique: they made the whole experience very enjoyable, hassle-free and targeting the best dives sites of Raja Ampat. They are caring and attentive, but also cheerful and playful. A nice and chilled environment, welcoming both to groups and solo travelers. They give a special attention to safety and security, which I highly appreciated, too. And all the above in one of the most elegant and refined boat I've ever cruises the sea on! Kudos to you,guys!
- Recommended for
- Incredible Landscapes and Seascapes. Delicious and various food. Elegant ship and Cheerful crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Katharina K
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Austria
Tolles Liveaboard
Wonderful time on the liveaboard Carpe Diem on the Kommodo Islands, which I can really recommend.Great crew, breathtaking underwater world and great dive boat :)
- Recommended for
- Great crew. Beautiful diving spots. Very good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andrea G
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Germany
Best liveaboard!
We had a fantastic liveaboard with Carpe Diem! The entire crew was very attentive, helpful and always friendly – in general, everything was perfectly organized, with great communication in advance. We felt safe at all times.The weather is closely monitored, the best routes and dive sites are selected, so we saw a great variety underwater (wobbegongs, manta rays, cuttlefish, nudis, pygmy seahorse, orangutan crab, huge schools of fish and much more). The excursions on land were also well timed and perfectly selected - incredibly beautiful landscape.The food was incredibly delicious and varied every day and they even make sure that you drink enough. Sustainability is also taken into account.We were also very lucky with the other divers – a great group with whom we had a lot of fun.The liveaboard was simply the best we have ever experienced. We would definitely like to make more trips with Carpe Diem and can recommend it without reservation!
- Recommended for
- Great crew & top organization. Beautiful boat. Great dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin D
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United States
Amazing
Amazing geography
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity, great host and team, cool boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maria B
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Sweden
First liveaboard that set the bar very high for any next trip
Everything was perfect. The crew and dive masters provided superb service with diving and land excursions. 4 people per dive master was the perfect ratio. The traditional wood boat is comfortable with the outside dining and upstairs relaxing area. The rooms with private bathroom were also easy to live in for 8 days. They should add an optional cooking class with the chef :)
- Recommended for
- We really liked that is it a small boat (max capacity of 10 guests). The chef was fantastic. Every meal was different and delicious with so much variation. It was great there was always Indonesian food included. The organization made everything feel smooth and under control but not in an overbearing way (all towels, water bottles and equipment labeled with our names).
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- 10 Exceptional
- mark C
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Ireland
Beautiful boat and great crew!
Seeing so many mantas, turtles and beautiful coral. So much variety. And really great food!!!
- Recommended for
- Comfort, food, dive guide
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- 10 Exceptional
- Geoff W
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Canada
Top class experience, we will be back
Cecile runs a well organised team. The food was second to none, considering the challenges of arranging food on a Liveaboard. Kudos to Martin the chef. Weiwin took care of our every need, from hanging up our wet gear to dry after each dive, to serving coffee any time we wanted. Agus and Jason were great dive guides, and a lot of fun.
- Recommended for
- Quality of the food. Organisation by Cecile and her team. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Clara L
- United States
Unparalleled service aboard the luxurious Carpe Diem Phinisi
Small dive group made for a personal experience on board, both while diving and also on deck. Owner/operators took care of all the logistics and the crew was superbly organized, which meant our every desire was anticipated and catered toward. The chef made sure every meal was full of variety and flavor. We requested and stayed in the largest cabin, Pala, which was very comfortable.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic crew, spectacular diving, and delicious meals
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- 10 Exceptional
- Louise H
- Canada
Best trip ever!
My first liveaboard experience and I loved it. The size of the group is perfect, with maximum 8 guests on board and maximum 4 divers per guide. Everything was super organized and well considered. Cecile is a great host and knows so much about the area and takes some great photos! I always felt well cared for and safe. The dive guides were amazing, finding us everything we could ever want to see. Make sure you ask Martin for his special shark finding tool! Food was also amazing, every meal had so many options and we were never left hungry. It was the perfect trip from Ambon to Sorong.
- Recommended for
- The boat is beautiful and super comfortable with lots of nice outdoor space to relax in. The diving was incredible with excellent dive guides. The food was impeccable and the staff so generous and kind.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Frederic S
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Switzerland
Very good trip, nice dives, nice people, good food!
Amazing dives, landscape and program.
- Recommended for
- Dives, boat, staff.
