

Carpe Novo is a 43m. diving yacht launched in 2016 to offer the best Maldives dive cruises for discerning guests. Purpose built by an experienced team of master ship builders, Carpe Novo is able to offer the best in luxury at very competitive rates. Just 22 lucky guests stay in a range of cabins, all of which are spacious and have private bathrooms. The boat is the third in the Carpe fleet, using the team’s experience to create the perfect Maldives diving yacht.
Like most other Maldives liveaboards, Carpe Novo has cabins on three decks. However, unlike the others, there are two single suites on the main deck for solo guests. The other cabins are 6 on the lower deck and 4 on the upper deck. The lower deck standard cabins (twins & doubles) are anything but ‘standard’ due to their size & facilities such as flat-screen TV, mini safe, wardrobe and of course air conditioning & en suite private bathroom. The main deck solo suites have a queen-size bed and large windows in addition to the standard facilities. Carpe Novo’s upper deck is home to 4 king-size double-bed suite cabins, two of which that can be separated to make a twin share. The luxury and ocean views of these suites ensures that they sell out quickly for every trip.
Communal areas on Carpe Novo are many & varied, and there’s always somewhere for guests to relax alone, or in small or larger groups. These areas include an air-conditioned lounge and dining room on main deck, as well as outdoor seating and dining areas on the upper deck to enjoy the wonderful views and sea breeze over dinner or a drink. Many Maldives yacht guests like to sunbathe, read, or stargaze, and this is possible from the many comfortable sun loungers on the boat’s large sundeck in addition to the huge shaded seating area at the top of the boat.
To ensure that every part of the boat is used to offer space & comfort, Carpe Novo diving guests are transported to and from each dive site in the large (20m.) tender support vessel, known as a dhoni. Not only does this free up space on the main boat, it enables divers to be dropped off at exact locations and picked up efficiently. High-quality diving equipment is available for hire, as well as Nitrox and larger tanks. The boat’s schedule and itineraries are designed to offer the very best Maldives scuba diving cruises at any time or year, with the organisers’ & captain’s experience and local knowledge. Several trip types are available and are one week or 11 days in length. The diving is so good that many guests want to spend as long as possible in the water, but then the on-board luxury & service is also so good that some find it difficult to leave. One thing is for certain, and that is Carpe Novo is the next step forward in luxury Maldives scuba diving safaris for no more than 22 very lucky guests each trip.
Prices & Schedule
MV Carpe Novo Diver Prices Overview 2025 / 2026 | ||||||
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Destinations | Duration | Standard Twin Lower Deck | Standard Double Lower Deck | Junior Suite Twin | Junior Suite Double | Single Suite |
, Hanifaru Atoll, , , , , , Faafu Atoll, Manta Madness 2 (DRV/MLE) ( 17 Dives) | 6D / 7N | Standard Twin Lower Deck2,093 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck2,093 EUR | Junior Suite Twin2,291 EUR | Junior Suite Double3,298 EUR | Single Suite2,291 EUR |
, Hanifaru Atoll, , , , Dhaalu Atoll, , , , , Faafu Atoll, Best of Maldives ( 17 Dives) | 6D / 7N | Standard Twin Lower Deck2,118 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck2,118 EUR | Junior Suite Twin2,317 EUR | Junior Suite Double3,324 EUR | Single Suite2,317 EUR |
Laamu Atoll, Gaafu, Deep South (Addu - Foammulah - Huvadhoo) ( 17 Dives) | 6D / 7N | Standard Twin Lower Deck2,566 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck2,566 EUR | Junior Suite Twin2,764 EUR | Junior Suite Double3,772 EUR | Single Suite2,764 EUR |
, , , Faafu Atoll, Best of Ari ( 17 Dives) | 6D / 7N | Standard Twin Lower Deck2,480 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck2,480 EUR | Junior Suite Twin2,678 EUR | Junior Suite Double3,686 EUR | Single Suite2,678 EUR |
, Hanifaru Atoll, , , , , , Faafu Atoll, Manta Madness 1 (MLE/MLE) ( 27 Dives) | 9D / 10N | Standard Twin Lower Deck2,962 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck2,962 EUR | Junior Suite Twin3,160 EUR | Junior Suite Double4,168 EUR | Single Suite3,160 EUR |
, Hanifaru Atoll, , , , Dhaalu Atoll, , , , , Faafu Atoll, Best of Maldives ( 27 Dives) | 9D / 10N | Standard Twin Lower Deck3,350 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck3,350 EUR | Junior Suite Twin3,548 EUR | Junior Suite Double4,556 EUR | Single Suite3,548 EUR |
, , , Faafu Atoll, NMale' - Rasdhoo - Ari -Meemu - Vaavu -South Male' ( 27 Dives) | 9D / 10N | Standard Twin Lower Deck3,505 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck3,505 EUR | Junior Suite Twin3,703 EUR | Junior Suite Double4,711 EUR | Single Suite3,703 EUR |
Laamu Atoll, Gaafu, , , Dhaalu Atoll, , , , , Faafu Atoll, Southern Sharks (GAN /MLE) ( 33 Dives) | 11D / 12N | Standard Twin Lower Deck4,134 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck4,134 EUR | Junior Suite Twin4,332 EUR | Junior Suite Double5,339 EUR | Single Suite4,332 EUR |
, , , Faafu Atoll, , , Dhaalu Atoll, , Laamu Atoll, Gaafu, Southern Sharks (MLE/GAN) ( 33 Dives) | 11D / 12N | Standard Twin Lower Deck3,961 EUR | Standard Double Lower Deck3,961 EUR | Junior Suite Twin4,159 EUR | Junior Suite Double5,167 EUR | Single Suite4,159 EUR |
MV Carpe Novo Special Offers Coming Up | ||||||
On Special! We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details |
Itinerary
There are a few Maldives diving itineraries for Carpe Novo guests. Most depart from and return to Male’, while a few use other ports, such as Huvadhoo. Please check the schedule carefully or ask us before you book your flights. Unlike most other Maldives scuba liveaboard boats, Carpe Novo offers special itineraries to ‘get away from the crowds’ while exploring new locations. There are also cruises which focus on other water sports, although most are for scuba diving.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
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Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
MV Carpe Novo Layout |
MV Carpe Novo Specifications | |
Built: | 2016. |
Length: | 43 Metres. |
Width: | 11 Metres. |
Number of Guests: | 22. |
Fuel Tank Capacity: | 2 x Tanks of 6,000 liters per Tank (Total 12 tons). |
Engine: | Doosan Daewood Marine Diesel (Model No: V1 80219), HP 800. |
Generators: | 2 x Zenith Isuzu 65 KW Marine-Gen set / 1 x Zenith Isuzu 25 KW Marine-Gen set. |
Electric Voltage: | 220 / 50 Hz, 3 Phase, 24 hrs / day. |
HP Compressors: | L&W. |
Fresh Water capacity: | 13,000 Liters (10 Tons). |
Water Maker: | 1 x WASCO Desalinator 700Liters / hr. 15 tons / day. 1 x WASCO Desalinator 900 Liters / hr. 18 tons / day. |
Safety equipment: | Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, life jackets, emergency alarm. |
Nitrox Gen: | Nitrox L&W Membrane System. |
FA Oxygen on board | 10,500 Litres. |
Courses
There is a wide range of courses available on Carpe Novo. These include from ‘Introductory Dives’ for those who have never dived before to speciality courses for experienced divers who want the best diving conditions to take the next step. Referral Open Water courses are popular for guests who have completed the theory online. Advanced and Nitrox courses are the most popular on Carpe Novo. Please let us know well in advance of any courses you are interested in, so that we can prepare materials, staff and any equipment before your arrival.
Courses | |
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Courses | Prices |
Referesher / Scuba Review
(1 Dive)
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52
EUR |
Discover Scuba Diving
(1 Dive)
1 dive for non cert. diver
Including: Equipment
|
86
EUR |
Nitrox Course
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Manual, Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Manta Speciality
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Digital Underwater Photography
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Night Photography
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Deep Diving
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Wreck Diving
(2 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
146
EUR |
Scuba Diver Upgrade
(2 Dives)
2 Theory Lessons
Including: Equipment, Certificate
|
215
EUR |
Open Water Referral
(4 Dives)
Including: Logbook, Certificate
|
215
EUR |
Adventure Diver Course
(3 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Certificate
|
215
EUR |
Adventure OW Diver Course
(5 Dives)
Theory Lessons
Including: Manual, Certificate
|
301
EUR |
Scuba Diver Course
(5 Dives)
3 Theory Lessons
Including: Equipment, Certificate, Manual, Logbook
|
344
EUR |
Open Water Diver Course
(4 Dives)
5 Theory Lessons
Including: Equipment, Certificate, Manual, Logbook
|
474
EUR |
Transfer details
There are free scheduled transfers from Male’ International Airport on departure day and back again after the cruise. These transfers are at set times, to coincide with most guests’ flights. Please let us know your travel plans so that we can assist with the most convenient transfer for you.
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