Carpe Novo Itinerary

Manta Madness 3 (MLE - DRV)

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

  • Dive in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
  • Night dive included in the schedule

DAY 1: 
Guests board the vessel between 13.00 and 15.00. Receive a welcome briefing, show documents, and conduct a check out dive.

DAY 2: 
1 dive in North Male. Cross to South Male for 1 dive. Cross to Vaavu for 1 dive. Possible night dive. Night spent anchored.

DAY 3: 
1 dive in Vaavu followed by a 3.5 hour crossing to South Ari. Snorkelling in search of whale sharks in South Ari, as well as conducting 2 dives. Night spent anchored.

DAY 4: 
1 dive in South Ari, cross to North Ari and do 2 dives. BBQ Night. Night spend anchored.

DAY 5: 
3 dives in North Ari followed by a 5 hour crossing to Baa Atoll. Night spent anchored.

DAY 6: 
2 dives in Baa, cross Raa and do 1 dive.Night spent anchored. Depending on Hanifaru manta activity, the plan might change.

DAY 7: 
Up to 2 dives, depending on next day domestic flights. No diving within 24hrs before flying.

DAY 8: 
Depart the vessel in Baa and transfer to a hotel or the airport.

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

Baa

Dharavandhoo Airport: DRV

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