Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Maldives

An exquisitely designed, award-winning and affordable liveaboard in the Maldives

from$266 /day

per person

Overview

Cruise the Maldives on an award-winning liveaboard designed by divers
A range of scheduled itineraries as well as full and half-charter bookings
Certificate of excellence for shark diving operations
Discover the world-famous channels and reefs of the Maldives, where sharks and mantas await

The first of its fleet, the Carpe Diem offers both scheduled and chartered expeditions around the Maldives with action-packed itineraries. Boasting four beautifully designed decks, superb leisure facilities, and experienced and dedicated staff, Carpe Diem creates dream dive holidays at affordable prices. Divers enjoy a premier dive service based on experience and excellence, complemented by spacious, plush cabins, convenient camera facilities, and up to three dives per day at world-renowned Maldives dive sites with sharks and manta rays.

Number of cabins:10
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:6:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

14Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Best of Maldives
17 - 18 dives
from $2,400
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17 - 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 35 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
14 Dec 2024
12:30 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
21 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax of US$12 per night
Fuel surcharge
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - US$150 per trip
15L tanks - US$130 per trip
Equipment rental - US$290 per trip
Diving courses
Internet - US$25
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the very best of the central atolls
High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
Experience some of the Maldives’ best channel diving in Vaavu
Night dive included in the schedule

Day 1:
Guests board the vessel between 13:00-15:00 for welcome briefing, cabin assignment and check out dive.

Day 2:
Conduct 1 dive in North Male, followed by a three-hour crossing from North Male to Rasdhoo. Enjoy 2 more dives in Rasdhoo. Nights spent anchored.

Days 3-4:
We will make 3 dives a day in Ari Atoll. Nights spent at anchor.

Day 5:
Last 2 dives in Ari Atoll, before crossing to Vaavu for a night dive.

Day 6:
Enjoy 2 more dives in Vaavu and then cross to South Male 1 additional dive.

Day 7:
Today we will conduct a maximum of 2 dives, depending on guest flight schedules and the 24 hour requirement before flying. We will then return to port in Male.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel after breakfast and 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
100% of full stay will be charged within 90 days before the trip departure.
90 days and above - 30% of deposit of full stay will be charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $2,400 /guest
Per person, diving included
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21Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Best of Maldives
17 - 18 dives
-10% discount
$2,530
from $2,277
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17 - 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 35 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
21 Dec 2024
12:30 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
28 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax of US$12 per night
Fuel surcharge
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - US$150 per trip
15L tanks - US$130 per trip
Equipment rental - US$290 per trip
Diving courses
Internet - US$25
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the very best of the central atolls
High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
Experience some of the Maldives’ best channel diving in Vaavu
Night dive included in the schedule

Day 1:
Guests board the vessel between 13:00-15:00 for welcome briefing, cabin assignment and check out dive.

Day 2:
Conduct 1 dive in North Male, followed by a three-hour crossing from North Male to Rasdhoo. Enjoy 2 more dives in Rasdhoo. Nights spent anchored.

Days 3-4:
We will make 3 dives a day in Ari Atoll. Nights spent at anchor.

Day 5:
Last 2 dives in Ari Atoll, before crossing to Vaavu for a night dive.

Day 6:
Enjoy 2 more dives in Vaavu and then cross to South Male 1 additional dive.

Day 7:
Today we will conduct a maximum of 2 dives, depending on guest flight schedules and the 24 hour requirement before flying. We will then return to port in Male.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel after breakfast and 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
100% of full stay will be charged within 90 days before the trip departure.
90 days and above - 30% of deposit of full stay will be charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
2 spaces left
28Dec 2024
11D / 10N
Best of Maldives (MLE)
26 - 27 dives
-10% discount
$3,600
from $3,240
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 26 - 27
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 35 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
28 Dec 2024
12:30 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
07 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax of US$12 per night
Fuel surcharge
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - US$150 per 7N trip
15L tanks - US$180 per trip
Equipment rental - US$410 per trip
Diving courses
Internet - US$25
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
Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
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: Enjoy 3 dives in North Male, before crossing to Rasdhoo to spend the night at anchor.

Day 3: After 2 dives in Rasdhoo Atoll, we will head to North Ari for our final dive of the day.

Day 4: Spend 3 dives exploring North Ari.

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

Day 6: Enjoy 2 more dives in South Ari and then cross to Vaavu for the last dive of the day, possibly a night dive.

Day 7: Today we will conduct another 3 dives in Vaavu and spend the night at anchor.

Day 8: After 2 more dives in Vaavu, we will cross to South Male to dive in the afternoon. Night spent at anchor.

Day 9: Spend the last full day of diving exploring South Male Atoll.

Day 10: Make the most of the last two dives of our trip in South Male, depending on tomorrow’s flight schedule.

Day 11: Depart the vessel in 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
100% of full stay will be charged within 90 days before the trip departure.
90 days and above - 30% of deposit of full stay will be charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,240 /guest
Per person, diving included
3 spaces left

Cabins

Twin cabin, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin, main deck
Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Star deluxe cabin
Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Sun suite
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

4.754 reviews

Accommodation

Staff

Food

Eco-friendliness

Underwater experience

Dive guides & equipment

November 2021

Divya R

Carpe Diem is one of the best liveaboards I have been on in terms of room space, briefing area, dive boat and the chef is...

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September 2021

Erick M

Good clean cabin and boat, plus limited use of plastic (water bottles provided). Fabulous food onboard - multiple dishes, always varied, and plenty of it....

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August 2021

Julia T

It far exceeded any expectations I had. Out of this world. Best diving experience I have ever had. Excellent value for money. Every need was...

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July 2021

Julia T

First class. Would not change a thing. They run a super slick operation. Every need is catered for. Nothing was too much trouble. The...

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Carpe Diem Liveaboard, Maldives

Overview

Choose your trip

Best of Maldives

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Best of Maldives

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Best of Maldives (MLE)

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin, convertible

Twin cabin

Double cabin, main deck

Star deluxe cabin

Sun suite

Reviews

Divya R

Erick M

Julia T

Julia T

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Nautilus Two

Blue Force 3

Carpe Vita

Seafari Explorer 2