Highlights
- The MV Carpe Vita won the 'Leading Liveaboard Brand 2016' for the Maldives region and offers year-round 7 and 10-night dive cruises across the central and southern Maldives
- Manta cleaning stations, whale sharks, hammerheads, reef sharks, tiger sharks, thresher sharks, to name a few
- Three decks to relax and a spacious jacuzzi on the sun deck
- Dive from a large dhoni, with a comfortable platform for jumping into the water
Liveaboard Description
The 125ft (38m) MV Carpe Vita, sister ship to the Carpe Diem and Carpe Novo liveaboards, is a luxury yacht offering year-round diving in the Maldives. There are 10 comfortable cabins divided over 3 decks, each with private bathroom facilities, individually controlled AC...
- The 125ft (38m) MV Carpe Vita, sister ship to the Carpe Diem and Carpe Novo liveaboards, is a luxury yacht offering year-round diving in the Maldives. There are 10 comfortable cabins divided over 3 decks, each with private bathroom facilities, individually controlled AC, storage space, safety deposit boxes, and a desk and chair. On the lower deck are 6 Standard Cabins which have one queen-size bed and a super single bed, the main deck has two Superior Cabins which have king-size beds which can be separated into two super single beds and ocean views. The upper deck has 2 VIP spacious Suites with California king bed and ocean views.
On the MV Carpe Vita meals are prepared by a fine-dining chef and served semi-buffet style at an open-air dining and bar area located at the back of the boat. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, beef bacon, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, cereal and fruits. Lunches and evening meals usually consist of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, chicken, beef or fish with occasional local specialties offered as additional options.
Social areas aboard the Carpe Vita liveaboard include the air-conditioned salon and lounge, equipped with a flat-screen TV and entertainment system. There are 3 partially shaded sun decks with comfortable loungers where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the sea breeze.
Carpe Vita dive itineraries explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives. Cruises are seven to ten nights long and divers will have the chance to see everything from pelagics like mantas, sharks, and whale sharks to tiny shrimps, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish. Diving takes place from the accompanying 60ft (18m) dive dhoni and free Nitrox is available for those certified.
Dates and Prices
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05 Jul 2025 Best of Best of Ari Atolls (Male - Male)8 days / 7 nights 8 days / 7 nights
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12 Jul 2025 Best of Manta Madness 4 (Male - Male)8 days / 7 nights 8 days / 7 nights
USD 0.0010 spaces left Select Cabin |
19 Jul 2025 Best of The Best of Maldives (Male - Male)8 days / 7 nights 8 days / 7 nights
USD 0.0011 spaces left Select Cabin |
26 Jul 2025 Best of The Best of Maldives (Male - Male)8 days / 7 nights 8 days / 7 nights
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03 Aug 2025 Best of The Best of Maldives (Male - Male)8 days / 7 nights 8 days / 7 nights USD 0.007 spaces left Select Cabin |
What's included

Required Extras
Dive Insurance, Environment Tax (6 USD per day).Optional Extras
Gratuities (75-100 USD per trip),Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (180 USD),Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (60-550 USD),WiFi internet (25-30 USD per item).Booking
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- 48 hours after booking confirmation: 30%
- 90 days before trip start: 100%
Cancellation
- Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation
- If you cancel more than 91 days before the start of the trip you will lose 30% of your total booking
- 100% if you cancel within 90 days of your trip
Accomodation options
Standard Room
Each Standard Cabin located on the cabin deck below the main deck, provides individually-controlled air conditioning, one queen size and a super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, flat panel TV, port holes and private en-suite bathroom and shower.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Superior Room
Staterooms 3 & 4 on the main deck have king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds and desk/chair/dresser, flat panel TV, individually-controlled air conditioning, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower cubicle.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Suite Room
These spacious VIP Suites feature individually-controlled air conditioning systems, as well as a king size (California) beds which can be separated in two super single beds (39 inches),sitting area, large windows, desk/chair, dresser, 2 hanging closets, flat panel TV/DVD/HD player, private en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and shower & tub.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | |
Shareable: | No |
Private bathroom: | No |
Air Conditioning: | No |
Standard Room
Standard Room
Each Standard Cabin located on the cabin deck below the main deck, provides individually-controlled air conditioning, one queen size and a super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, flat panel TV, port holes and private en-suite bathroom and shower.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Superior Room
Superior Room
Staterooms 3 & 4 on the main deck have king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds and desk/chair/dresser, flat panel TV, individually-controlled air conditioning, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower cubicle.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Suite Room
Suite Room
These spacious VIP Suites feature individually-controlled air conditioning systems, as well as a king size (California) beds which can be separated in two super single beds (39 inches),sitting area, large windows, desk/chair, dresser, 2 hanging closets, flat panel TV/DVD/HD player, private en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and shower & tub.
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | 2 |
Shareable: | Yes |
Private bathroom: | Yes |
Air Conditioning: | Yes |
Bed type: | |
Max occupancy: | |
Shareable: | No |
Private bathroom: | No |
Air Conditioning: | No |
Boat facilities
Liveaboard Facilities:
- Air-Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- En-suite Bathrooms
- Warm-water Showers
Diving & Photo:
- Camera & Photography Station
- Camera Table
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Charging Stations