Carpe Diem Phinisi, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Can definitely recommend and we’ll come back!”
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: Fuel Surcharge (5-15 USD per day), National Park Fees (150-250 USD).
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 9.6
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.4
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- 9.2 Superb
- Dan G
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United States
A great diversion from stresses of work.
Great experience. Enjoyed the diving and the conversations with fellow travelers. It was my first live aboard.
- Recommended for
- Cruise director. Friendliness and attentiveness of staff. Location.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Elizabeth P
- United States
Exceptional Experience
Boat is incredibly comfortable - cabins are spacious and beautiful, food is excellent (and available for 5 meals/snacks per day), top deck lounge area is perfect, and staff are friendly and accommodating. Diving in Raja Ampat is spectacular, and dive guides are knowledgable and experienced. Cecile and Brian's crew, boat, and crew are all top-notch. We will hopefully be back to the Carpe Diem for diving in southern Raja Ampat/Misool in the future. Cannot imagine a better experience.
- Recommended for
- Dive site selection, accommodations, food (and staff)
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- 9.2 Superb
- stuart C
- United States
Beautiful boat, lovely crew
The majority of diving spots were amazing, beautiful corals. We met some lovely people.
- Recommended for
- The food was great, lots of choices, cater to vegan/vegetarian. The cabin was well thought out and comfortable. Staff was warm, friendly and attentive.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin D
- United States
Amazing
Amazing geography
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity, great host and team, cool boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Julius A
- United States
Excellent
I had a fantastic time on Carpe Diem. It really exceeded all expectations. (except maybe the diving, because I knew that would be incredible) We ate like 5 meals a day so were never want for food. I had a room to myself because there were only 2 guests on board. (out of a possible 8; Cecile has a policy of not cancelling on guests, which helps show how much she cares about clients) The room was actually not cramped at all, which surprised me given past liveaboards. Dive equipment was top notch and Cecile and Agus were fun and informative divemasters and were great at finding amazing stuff for us. (2 Spanish dancers, tons of manta, tons of turtles, nudibranchs, whitetips, etc) A typical day looked like: wake up, have a small pre-dive breakfast, dive, have a real breakfast, dive, hang out for a bit, lunch, dive, have a snack and hang out, nitght dive, have dinner, hang out or head to rooms. The last few days we swapped the evening diving for Komodo dragons and sunsets and stuff so we always had full days. Overall, the whole crew was so friendly and great to be around and it was really a fantastic experience and hit every mark I had.
- Recommended for
- diving, service, cleanliness
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Matt K
- United States
Absolutely amazing dives and experience
Challenging myself with harder dives than I’ve ever done before. The crew were excellent teachers and really helped accommodate all on board by picking dive sights suitable to everyone’s skill levels to the best of their ability
- Recommended for
- The crew, the accommodations, and the dives.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Celeste K
- United States
Trip of a lifetime
Highlights was waking up on the boat to epic scenery; diving with plentiful variety of coral, fish, sharks and mantas. The boat was beautiful. 0 day Itinerary covered all of Raja Ampat was perfect. Safey was always #1. Food was delicious and plentiful. Hard working crew
- Recommended for
- 1. Epic diving, 2. Boat living, 3. Great crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adam C
- United States
Fun, full-service trip through central Raja Ampat - five stars!
1) Of course the dive sites themselves are amazing and full of discoveries, but also the dive prep is made so easy by the crew & guides. Even if you bring your own equipment, everything is set up for you for each dive - all you have to do is walk onto the dinghy and your gear is ready to go. Plus the pre-dive briefings include details about currents, descent plan, and what creatures to look for. This was our first time diving in Raja Ampat, and it couldn't have been better. 2) The food prepared by the crew was so delicious and plentiful! There's a good mix of western and asian dishes, tons of fresh fruit, and any dietary restrictions are readily seen to with prior notice. 3) Our cabin was cozy and functional - private toilet, A/C, hot shower, and plenty of storage space. We were provided a shower towel and a beach towel, which were refreshed during the trip. A nice touch was that all of our personal items (reuseable water bottle, beach towel, wetsuit, etc) were tagged with guest names to avoid any confusion. 4) Great friendly feeling onboard due to small group of guests. Our cruise included 7 travelers, 2 dive guides, and the crew. One of the boat's owners, Cecile, acted as a dive guide throughout our trip. She was very easy to talk to and answered any of our questions about the Carpe Diem, Raja Ampat, and Indonesia in general. She also arranged for our return ferry tickets to be purchased ahead of time and helped some guests coordinate with their subsequent homestays. These personal touches really added to the overall experience. Overall, we loved it and would recommend to anyone wanting to dive in Raja Ampat. Hopefully, we can take another trip with Carpe Diem!
- Recommended for
- 1) Dive sites / dive crew & guides, 2) fresh food / adhere to dietary restrictions, 3) Comfort of boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael M
- United States
Incredible dive trip!
The crew and service of this liveaboard are by far the best that I’ve experienced in the diving community. Cecile, Agus, Martin, and the rest of the crew are nothing but the best and made sure that every guest had the best time in terms of diving, food, and comfort on the boat. I’ve been on many liveaboards, dive centers and resorts and they provided the absolute best service and diving I’ve experienced. Their mission is to provide the best and they live up to it. I can’t compliment each and every member of their crew enough!
- Recommended for
- Crew and service. Diving. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Angela T
- United States
Top Diving with Great Boat and Creww
World class diving, clean and comfortable boat with hard working crew and good food.
- Recommended for
- Small dive group, Great diving, Clean & Comfortable
