Carpe Vita, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“A perfect week on a perfect dive boat. ”
Highlights
The MV Carpe Vita, a sister ship to the Carpe Diem and Carpe Novo liveaboards, is a luxury yacht offering year-round diving in the Maldives. There are 10 comfortable cabins spread over 3 decks, each with private bathroom facilities, individually controlled AC, storage space, safety deposit boxes, and a desk and chair. On the lower deck are 6 standard cabins, which have one queen-size bed and a super single bed, the main deck has two superior cabins, which have king-size beds, which can be separated into two super single beds and ocean views. The upper deck has 2 VIP spacious suites with a California King bed and ocean views.
Social areas aboard the Carpe Vita liveaboard include the air-conditioned salon and lounge, equipped with a flat-screen TV and entertainment system. Meals are prepared by a fine-dining chef and served semi-buffet style at the back of the boat's open-air dining and bar area. There are 3 partially shaded sun decks with comfortable loungers where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the sea breeze.
Carpe Vita dive itineraries explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives. Cruises are seven to ten nights long, and divers can see everything from pelagics like mantas, sharks, and whale sharks to tiny shrimps, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish. Diving takes place from the accompanying dive dhoni (boat), and free Nitrox is available for those certified.
Book online today to reserve your space aboard the Carpe Diem liveaboard.
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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, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance ($40-50), Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($200-280 / trip), National Park Fees ($25 / trip).
Optional Extras: Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($130-700), Stand Up Paddleboard ($25 / trip), WiFi internet ($40 / item).
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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Cabin Types
Carpe Vita Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.8
- Value 9.0
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Achim L
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Germany
Great liveaboard with everything your heart desires
Everything about big fish, big shoals, great thilas, lots of mantis shrimp!!
- Recommended for
- DIVE, EAT, SLEEP, Repeat!!!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Niko K
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Finland
Mantas and more Mantas - Excellent Liveaboard
Seeing so many Mantas in almost every Dive. Drift dives were excellent as well. Excellent crew and food!
- Recommended for
- Excellent diving with lots of Mantas. Food. Very relaxed and nice athmosphere.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Darina Y
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Malaysia
Amazing diving trip with great crew, delicious food and choice sites
I had the best-ever liveaboard experience with Carpe Vita. The logistics was like clockwork! The crew knew the right sites to get to to ensure the guests saw the best the Maldives had to offer. The dive planning was great with clear dive briefings, including Plan B. Food was variable and delicious. Thank you
- Recommended for
- Well organized logistics, very experienced and helpful crew and delicious food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Neville D
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United Kingdom
The set the bar high
As I had never been to the Maldives before this was a great trip, there are so many highlights but I think the best was when we divined with huge manta rays, in the evening we had Whale sharks coming to our boat and I also got to dive with turtles one of my favourite animals.
- Recommended for
- the dive sites, the food, the weather
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- 10 Exceptional
- vincent T
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United States
My diving experience in Maldives with Carpe Vita was the most amazing dive trip ever!
The highlights of my trip were the fabulous diving that included seeing a whale shark, a nice comfortable trip in a great cabin, eating wonderful food, and meeting new friends.
- Recommended for
- The most amazing things on this liveaboard was the amazing diving with awesome guides, the large, spacious yacht, and the large variety of food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Hosam A
- United Kingdom
Sharks and Manta
I did a 7 day LOB on Carpe Vita. It was the best diving I’ve done in my life! Amazing experience seeing so many sharks up close. The water temperature was great and the boat benefited from a Dhoni (separate dive boat attached yo the big boat) which made getting to dive spots much easier. The cabins were comfortable and well maintained. The food was great and always prepared with care. The only thing that would have improved the experience would have been a little more enthusiasm from the dive guides (who must have been very tired after a long dive season!) would recommend
- Recommended for
- Sharks. Comfortable accommodation. Tasty food.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Francesca D
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Australia
Wonderful
The diving was amazing. Great crew. Excellent food!
- Recommended for
- The diving, the food, the staff friendliness
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- 10 Exceptional
- James G
- United Kingdom
Fantastic experience - itinerary, boat, food!
We very much enjoyed the Carpe Vita. The crew was fantastic - great divemasters, friendly team, and an excellent chef. The diving exceeded our expectations - multiple manta sites, a huge variety (and quantity) of sharks, a whale shark (on snorkel). Great reefs and excellent diving overall. The crew was friendly and helpful. Hats off to the chef and team for an impressive array of food at each meal. I'd highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Great route with a mix of reefs and life; boat layout was comfortable and worked well for diving; excellent food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shaun S
- United Kingdom
Fantastic trip
All of it. Excellent diving which was organised by the brilliant crew. Luxury boat offering all facilities you need
- Recommended for
- Great crew. Great boat. Brilliant diving
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- ERIC B
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France
Great and very complete cruise
Big, macro, there's everything and the boat is super comfortable.The guides and crew are very competent, the whole cruise is on nitrox. No extra charge to pay except alcohol on board.
- Recommended for
- Big, macro, there's everything and the boat is super comfortable
