Carpe Novo, Maldives

Name: 10% Off: Deep North Route 2 (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-03-29
End: 2026-04-10
Location: Maldives

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“Once again was joining the Carpe Diem cruises, and again a really pleasure and joyful trip, with the best diving ever tried, this …”
Frank Iben P, Denmark

Highlights

Dive the ‘Deep South’ where Mantas, Hammerheads, and Eagle Rays are frequently seen
Al-fresco dining with incredible views and delicious cuisine prepared by the onboard chef
En-suite cabins with TV and AC
2 single cabins onboard, ideal for solo travelers

The Carpe Novo is the largest yacht of the Carpe Diem fleet offering year-round diving in the Maldives. 12 comfortable cabins spread over 3 decks cater to 22 guests onboard. The Junior Suites, located on the upper deck, have double or twin beds and ocean views. The 6 standard cabins located on the lower deck have either one queen-size bed and a single bed or two single beds. There are also two single suites located on the main deck, ideal for solo travelers. Also on the main deck is the large air-conditioned salon with panoramic views, flat screen TV, entertainment system and library. The upper deck serves freshly prepared dishes at the al-fresco dining table so guests can enjoy the stunning views and sea air. The sun deck has plenty of padded loungers and a partially shaded seating area for tanning in between dives or enjoying a sunset cocktail.

Itineraries on Carpe Novo cover some of the Maldives' best dive sites. The classical routes are 7-10 nights long and explore the Male, Ari, Vaavu and Rasdhoo atolls to name a few. The Deep South trips are for more experienced divers who will be rewarded with hammerhead encounters and thrilling channel diving. Diving takes place from the dedicated dive dhoni (boat) which is fully equipped to give divers all the space they need for kitting up, gear storage, and rinsing. There is also a dedicated camera room with charging ports and a dry area for changing batteries and memory cards, so you don't miss out on the action.

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28 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 4,070

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08 Jan

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$ 4,070

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18 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 2,980

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25 Jan

11 Days / 10 Nights

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21 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,980

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28 Feb

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$ 2,980

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07 Mar

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 4,850

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22 Mar

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,980

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Gratuities.

Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (130-700 USD), Stand Up Paddleboard (25 USD per day), WiFi internet (40 USD).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2016

Year renovated: 2025

Length: 43m

Beam: 11m

Engines: Doosan Daewood Marine Diesel (Model No: V1 80219) HP 800

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 15

Tenders: Diving Dhoni (18.5mx6m)

Water capacity: 1 x WASCO Desalinator 700Liters /hr. 15 tons/day & 1 x WASCO Desalinator 900 Liters / hr. 18 tons/day

Fuel capacity: 2 x Tanks of 6000 liters per Tank (Total 12 tons)

Freshwater maker: 13000 Liters (10 Tons)

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Carpe Novo Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

9.3
Crew

8.9
Food

9.5
Diving

9.0
Value

8.7

8.8 Fabulous
Sebastian S
Germany

Amazing trip
All in all, a great trip with top food. The crew was without exception very friendly and accommodating. Super boat with everything you need - without a lot of frills.
Recommended for
Catering. Cabin for exclusive use. Staff very accommodating.
06 Nov, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Thibaut L
France

Awesome first trip in the Maldives !
Had a great time on the Carpe Novo - It was my first time in the Maldives and I got to see much more pelagic wildlife than I expected. The boat was overall well maintained and spacious. The night dive with the manta show was really quite exceptional. The food was generous and varied - they catered to everyone's needs. Overall it was a great trip and would not hesitate to book with them again
Recommended for
Dive guides. Food. Wildlife.
21 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Charles L
United States

Excellent from beginning to end!
The crew went out of their way to make this a great experience. The food was excellent and plentiful and always ready when we were hungry from diving. The dive crew made sure we had great dives. We had a comfortable and well equipped boat for the diving.
Recommended for
The crew, the dives, the boat.
08 Nov, 2017

10 Exceptional
John H
United States

A truly awesome experience
We had an amazing time on the Carpe Novo. The diving was incredible. We saw a whale shark, guitar fish, leopard shark and just about everything in between. The dive crew - Hussein, Kooky and Fish made us feel safe and we had a great time. The crew on board the dhoni were also wonderful. We were never hungry on the boat and the food was consistently good. Our cabin (Thresher Shark) was spacious and the a/c worked well for us. We also had good wifi throughout the trip. Thank you Carpe Novo! We can't wait to come back!
Recommended for
Dive master, food, cabin
02 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Maria T
Germany

We enjoyed the trip a lot!
We did a 10 day trip with Carpe Novo, and we really satisfied! The diving was mostly amazing - we saw mantas, sharks on every dive, a whale shark. We also visited some beautiful reefs to look for macro life, but that wasn’t the focus. The dive guides and the whole crew were very friendly and made our experience on board really wonderful. The food was amazing, with a good combination of local and international dishes. We had some divers who were on that boat a couple of years ago, and they pointed out that everything was renovated and is brand new. We would recommend that boat and that company for sure, as we had a great time with them 🤩
Recommended for
Pelagic life, food, comfort of the boat
09 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
Frank H
Germany

Amazing Dive Trip
A great week with great diving experiences, dive sites, a great crew and many great people we got to know. Definitely anytime again.
Recommended for
Dive Spot, People, Crew
08 Dec, 2021

Translated from German

8.8 Fabulous
Guillaume L
France

Amazing diving week
Snorkelling with mantasSunset and Night DivesThe group is super nice!
Recommended for
The comfort of the boat, the dives, the varied sites
07 Nov, 2022

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Maxim Y
Bulgaria

Absolutely superb!!!
Everything was perfect, everything was exactly as offered, even better. We saw everything we wanted and the staff did their best to help us. My next destination is in December in Raja Ampat again with liveaboard.com. Best regards, Maxim Yakov
Recommended for
Boat and cabin comfort - better than a 4 star hotel. Service!! Dive guides!!
13 Sep, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Heejoo G
South Korea

Amazing Maldives
Boat was very well organized and comfortable. Also the crew and guide was kind and nice. The wide window of suites i stayed is unforgettable!
Recommended for
Sites, Crews, Boat
20 Apr, 2017

9.2 Superb
Bjoern L
Switzerland

Very good experience
We saw a Whale shark, diving with a lot of mantas staying over 60 minutes, lots of grey reef shark on several dives and night dive with plenty nurse sharks. Just amazing!
Recommended for
Modern boat, good crew and amazing food
10 Nov, 2021