Carpe Vita Liveaboard, Maldives

An award-winning modern Maldives liveaboard designed by divers, for divers

from$281 /day

per person

Overview

Award-winning service based on experience, excellence and attention to detail
Choose from a number of unique itineraries across the Maldives
A modern, stylish and comfortable vessel designed by divers, for divers
Dive the world-famous channels and reefs, where sharks and mantas await

Carpe Vita offers world-class liveaboard cruises to the best diving in the Maldives. 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 dive sites. Every part of the vessel and its itineraries are about luxury, comfort and superb diving, assuring guests a memorable liveaboard holiday with an expert team - one that has rightfully earned its award-winning status.

Number of cabins:10
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:6:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

22Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Best of Maldives 7N
17 - 18 dives
-10% discount
$2,730
from $2,457
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
22 Dec 2024
02:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
29 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$180 per trip
Equipment rental - US$290 per trip
Diving courses
Internet - US$25
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the very best of the central atolls
Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
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 $2,457 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left
29Dec 2024
11D / 10N
Best of Maldives 10N
26 - 27 dives
from $3,810
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
29 Dec 2024
02:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08 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
Dive the fish factory of North Male
Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
Explore the most beautiful coral gardens of North Ari
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 $3,810 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Standard cabin - lower deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Superior cabin - main deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
VIP suite - upper deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
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.