Carpe Novo Itinerary

Best of Ari Atolls

8 days / 7 nights

About Carpe Novo

  • Enjoy luxury and opulence onboard the largest Carpe Diem yacht
  • Dive the stunning reefs and channels of the Maldives, where sharks and manta rays congregate
  • Choose unique itineraries designed to take advantage of the changing seasons
  • Experience an award-winning dive service based on years of experience in the Maldives

The largest and newest of the Carpe Diem luxury fleet, the Carpe Novo spoils divers with award-winning liveaboard cruises to the best diving spots in the Maldives. You’ll enjoy a premier dive service based on years of experience and excellence, complemented by luxury facilities and comfortable, stylish spaces. Divers can enjoy up to three dives per day at iconic Maldives dive sites teeming with healthy corals, tropical fish, sharks and epic manta ray action. Designed by divers, for divers, the opulent vessel and its exciting itineraries – as well as its passionate, expert and friendly crew – will exceed your expectations of a luxury Maldives liveaboard cruise.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
17 - 18
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 35 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Night dive included in the schedule

Day 1: Guests board the vessel between 13.00 and 15.00, ready for a welcome briefing and check out dive.

Day 2: Today we will conduct 2 dives in North Male before undertaking the 3-hour crossing to Rasdhoo for a final dive in the afternoon. Night spent at anchor.

Day 3: Time for 2 more dives in Rasdhoo, before crossing to North Ari for the last dive of the day.

Day 4: After 2 more dives in North Ari, we will head to South Ari for the afternoon dive.

Day 5: Today we will be diving in South Ari alongside searching for whale sharks. Night spent at anchor.

Day 6: After one more dive in South Ari, we’ll head to South Male for 2 more dives in the afternoon.

Day 7: Make the most of the last two dives in South Male.

Day 8: Depart the vessel in North Male by 08.00 latest.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

02:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

08:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

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