Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Maldives
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“10/10 would book with them again.”
Highlights
The Carpe Diem liveaboard is well-known for having a focus on superior service and quality. There are 10 cabins onboard spread over 3 decks with the choice of cabin standards, each with en-suite bathrooms and AC. On the lower deck are 6 standard cabins, 4 of which have 2 single beds which can be converted to doubles and the other 2 each have one single bed and one semi bunk bed. On the main deck are two double cabins with queen size beds and the upper deck has 1 deluxe cabin with a queen bed and 1 suite with a king bed. All main and upper deck cabins feature a smart TV and stunning sea views. Social areas are spread out over 3 decks and encompass an indoor salon, outdoor terrace and dining area, and sundeck with comfortable loungers.
Dive itineraries aboard the MV Carpe Diem liveaboard are 7 or 10-nights long and explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, including Kudarah Thila, Manta Point, Maaya Thila, Fish Head, and Machafushi wreck. Get up close with mantas, whale sharks, nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, and huge schools of fish in the stunning Indian Ocean. The incredibly experienced dive crew is on hand to ensure the perfect Maldives liveaboard experience. Diving takes place from the dedicated diving Dhoni, where there is plenty of room for gear storage, rinsing, and kitting up. Free nitrox is also available for those certified.
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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.
Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($150-220 / trip), National Park Fees ($0-25 / trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($130-700), WiFi internet ($40-50 / item).
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Carpe Diem Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Khoa L
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Vietnam
One of the best time of my life, I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I can.
I enjoy every minutes of the trip. Diving everyday, resting, watching the endless sea before your eyes and temporarily forget all your worries. The trip exceeds my expectation and I can't wait to come back in the future.
- Recommended for
- The comfort boat and all the free amenities included. Attentive and professional dive boat and crew. Great food and a healthy, rich menu.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lisa Janine D
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Germany
An unforgettable experience that you will never forget.
The diving holiday on safari was just amazing! From the first moment we felt super comfortable on board. The crew was extremely friendly, helpful and professional – you can tell right away that there is a real passion for diving behind it.The dive sites were breathtaking: crystal clear waters, impressive reefs and a fascinating variety of marine life. We noticed particularly positively that care was always taken to approach spots that are not overcrowded, so you could enjoy the underwater world in peace. We saw countless rays, manta rays, hammerhead sharks. There was no dive where we didn't see a shark. Individual wishes were also flexibly responded to in coordination with all guests, which made the experience even more personal.A big praise also goes to our diving instructor Wathey: He was always there when you needed support underwater, always made sure that everything ran safely, and at the same time made sure that we could discover the most beautiful highlights.The crew was in a great mood throughout, which made the atmosphere on board particularly pleasant. The team on the dinghy was also very helpful at all times and did a great job.The organization on board went smoothly, everything was perfectly coordinated and stress-free. The food was also top – fresh, varied and always delicious. After the dives, you could relax wonderfully and enjoy the time with like-minded people.For us it is already clear: We will definitely book the boat for the southern route again! Overall, an unforgettable experience that I would repeat at any time. Totally recommended for those who love adventure, nature and diving!
- Recommended for
- Friendliness, warmth of the crew. Everything was done so that we could see the best dive sites with few other divers and on individual requests was entered and the dive plan adjusted in consultation with everyone. Essen.
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- 10 Exceptional
- MARIANO H
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Spain
Fantastic ship!!!
All dives were wonderful, the ship is really good and comfortable, the food is fantastic, and the crew are very friendly and do everything very easy for you
- Recommended for
- Food, cabin comfort and boat dhoni
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dorothea H
- Germany
Deeply grateful for this trip
The diving with Munkko and Redey was simply amazing! Every dive turned out to be something special :) They made the right choices, they really know where to go at the right time of the day. We had a lot of laughs, jokes and even under water we were having a lot of fun (careful, you can swallow a lot of salt water when laughing during a dive...). Our Sri Lankan chef made us putting on some kilos during only one week. Very fresh and tasty food! The whole crew from the roomboy to the captain were exceptionally friendly. Thank you so much, Carpe Diem Crew! I'm already watching out for the next holidays to spend at the Maldives with you!
- Recommended for
- DIVING!!!! CREW!!!! FOOD!!!
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- 9.2 Superb
- SHIGEYOSHI F
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Japan
Encountered many big marine with comfortable vessel and good crew
We fully enjoyed cruise and diving. We encountered so much big marine such as Manta, Shark, Napoleon Fish.
- Recommended for
- Drink service is very good. Boat & Cabin are very well equiped. Diving briefing is nice and guiding diving is very good.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Longfei Z
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China
Maledives Summber with best buddies
Nice weather even in low season
- Recommended for
- Buddies, Guides, Cleanness
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- 9.2 Superb
- Susan G
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United States
The Magnificent Maldives on Carpe Diem!
This was my first liveabord experience and it was fantastic! The knowledge of the dive team, the locations we set out to were amazing. Thanks you Munkko, Saaz and Wathey. There pre dive briefings were very informative and set the tone for the dives. The rooms were very comfortable and always well maintained by our smiling friend Subuj! Our meals were delicious and well balanced thanks to our chef and bartender: Nilanka and Mahey! Special note of gratitude to Captain Issey and engineer Adam for getting me to some awesome reefs! And Koko and the rest of the crew for their hard work in making this trip a flawless experience. I cannot wait to share this with my friends and return. With gratitude, Susan
- Recommended for
- The crew!. The location and dive sites. The cleanliness of the boat and the food!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nicholas S
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Australia
Excellent Maldives liveaboard
Review of Carpe Diem Cruises Maldives My second trip on this vessel and it was just as excellent as the first one 2 years ago. The staff are so important on a Liveaboard as they have such an influence on the experience and the Carpe Diem crew are truly outstanding from the Captain down . Everyone is so friendly and professional even during Ramadan. The food is amazing. The bar is very well stocked and I loved the Margaritas. This is one of the few boats that have ice cold Lion Lager on tap…. so refreshing after a long day of diving and very reasonable prices. Seriously, you need look no further. Air conditioned spacious ensuite cabins, good internet and fresh dive towels everyday. Free Nitrox which, in my experience, is exceptional. I will be booking a 3rd trip with this company. They have 3 boats to choose from: Carpe Diem, Carpe Nova and Carpe Vita. Enjoy.
- Recommended for
- The crew and fellow divers.. The food. my comfortable cabin.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Petra S
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Switzerland
Unforgettable trip!
We had an amazing liveaboard experience in the Maldives. Due to the circumstances many guests cancelled, so in the end there were only five divers on board. It felt like a private trip. We were excellently looked after by three professional guides who safely guided us through the channels and currents. We always felt very well supported and comfortable in the water. The underwater encounters were incredible. We saw a wide range of marine life, including Whale Shark, Manta Ray and many different sharks. We even saw Tiger Shark and Thresher Shark. We decided not to join the feeding dives at the tiger shark site, but were still very lucky: during a blue-water entry we encountered five tiger sharks. Life on board was also great. The food was excellent and the crew took very good care of us throughout the trip. The boat itself is an older model, but well maintained and perfectly comfortable for a dive safari. Overall, it was an outstanding and unforgettable trip. Many thanks to the entire crew!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Diveguides. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Chiara Y
- United States
Breathe Taking Diving
So many, wonderful Manta encounters, a whaleshark off the back of the boat, getting in the water with a school of pilot whales, having a baby eagle ray following us for an entire dive, a gorgeous, huge purple frog fish and my husband finding an Ornate Ghost Pipefish are a few.
- Recommended for
- Amazing animal encounters, relaxed dive schedule & knowledgeable dive guides. The service was out standing, there was a problem with a broken spring in our mattress, they flippedbit to make it manageable and within 48 hours had a new one delivered to the boat!
