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Cabins

10

Length / Width

35 m / 10 m

Year built / renovated

2008  / 2025

Rental equip.

YES ($)

Internet

YES ($)

Nitrox

FREE

Highlights

  • The MV Carpe Diem – a handcrafted wooden vessel and former winner of the "Leading Liveaboard Brand" award – combines Maldivian charm with modern comfort.
  • Now fitted with a brand-new engine (May 2025), the boat offers enhanced cruising performance for year-round diving adventures in the Central Maldives.
  • Diverse itineraries cater to all experience levels and include iconic sites such as Manta Point, Fish Head, and the Machafushi wreck.
  • All dives are conducted from a dedicated dive dhoni equipped with free Nitrox, spacious gear setup, and support for up to three dives per day, including night dives.
  • Guests enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor social areas, including a sun deck, shaded lounge, indoor salon, and open-air dining with ocean views.


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Travel Resources

As per the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act (Law 1/2007), entry into the Maldives on Israeli passports is prohibited effective from 15 April 2025.

Each traveler is responsible for checking and verifying the entry requirements of their destination before travel.

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 35%
  • 97 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 247 days prior to arrival
  • 35.0% will be charged if you cancel between 247 and 97 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 97 days prior to arrival

Cabins

Description

Carpe Diem is a 35-meter motor safari yacht offering liveaboard diving trips across the Maldives.

Accommodating up to 20 guests in 10 cabins spread across three decks, the vessel provides a comfortable and intimate setting for exploring the region’s most iconic dive sites. A dedicated diving dhoni and a small speedboat support daily operations, allowing for smooth and efficient dive logistics.

The boat was fitted with a brand-new main engine in May 2025, ensuring reliable performance and improved cruising comfort. Onboard, guests will find multiple social areas, including an air-conditioned lounge, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a library, sun deck with loungers, and shaded open-air seating. Cabins are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers, safety deposit boxes, and TVs connected to a central media system.

Diving is conducted from the dhoni, which is equipped with a gear-up area, hot water showers, and a dedicated Nitrox system. Up to three dives are offered daily, including the possibility of night dives, led by experienced guides and instructors. Nitrox is available free of charge, and rental equipment as well as PADI dive courses are offered on board.

Meals are served buffet-style and include a mix of local and international cuisine. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice. The boat also offers snacks throughout the day, a beach BBQ during the trip, and alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Transfers between the airport and the boat are included, and Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee.

Carpe Diem combines a relaxed atmosphere with attentive service, offering an ideal balance for guests seeking both adventure and comfort during their Maldives diving holiday.

 

How to get there

Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.

 

 

 

 

 

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Deck Plan

DIVING SERVICES

For your safety

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Life Jackets
  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • 15L Tanks Available
  • Nitrox (Free)
  • Rental Equipment ($)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Maldivian

PADI® Courses Available

  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Nitrox Certification

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Fish Id And Diving Books
  • Battery Charging Station
  • Warm-Water Showers

Boat Amenities

Amenities & services

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Spacious Diving Platform
  • Separate Zodiac/Dhoni

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash

Great for families

  • Movies

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food

Facilities

  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Power Socket Adapters

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