Carpe Diem Itinerary
Best of Maldives and Meemu11 days / 10 nights
About Carpe Diem
- 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 liveaboard 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.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 26 - 27
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary diving through the popular central atolls
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Dive into the fish factory of North Male
- Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
- Meet the many manta rays of Meemu Atoll
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1:
Arrive at Velana International Airport approximately 15 minutes before the boat's departure timing, where a friendly representative will be waiting to guide you to the boat, all set for your departure.
Check in at 12:30; you'll transition seamlessly to the vessel's comfort. Upon arrival, indulge in a welcome drink and delectable snacks.
Our dedicated team will conduct a comprehensive briefing on essential boat safety protocols, boat regulations, and the necessary diving registration. Following this, we'll assist you in preparing your dive gear for the adventures ahead. Should the majority of guests arrive later due to international flights, the check dive will be rescheduled for the next day.
Check in at 12:30; you'll transition seamlessly to the vessel's comfort. Upon arrival, indulge in a welcome drink and delectable snacks.
Our dedicated team will conduct a comprehensive briefing on essential boat safety protocols, boat regulations, and the necessary diving registration. Following this, we'll assist you in preparing your dive gear for the adventures ahead. Should the majority of guests arrive later due to international flights, the check dive will be rescheduled for the next day.
Day 2 - 9:
Possible dive sites: North Male - Rasdhoo - North Ari - South Ari - Meemu - Vaavu - South Male.
Experience the ultimate diving adventure with our 'Best of Maldives' package, where you'll explore the most renowned dive sites in North Male, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu and South Male Atolls. Dive into channels and pinnacles teeming with marine life and embark on action-packed night dives alongside nurse sharks.
Discover the beauty of cleaning stations while respecting the local ecosystem. Prepare to encounter an incredible array of sharks, mantas, reef fish, turtles, morays, eagle rays, and abundant macro life. Keep your eyes peeled for the thrilling possibility of encountering hammerheads and whale sharks. With a flexible itinerary that prioritises exploration, this underwater world is yours to discover and cherish. Book your adventure now and dive into the extraordinary wonders of the Maldives.
Meemu: Encounter grey reef sharks, silver tips, and majestic mantas while exploring Gaahuraa Kandu, Bohuraa Kanda, and Kureli Kandu.
Experience the ultimate diving adventure with our 'Best of Maldives' package, where you'll explore the most renowned dive sites in North Male, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu and South Male Atolls. Dive into channels and pinnacles teeming with marine life and embark on action-packed night dives alongside nurse sharks.
Discover the beauty of cleaning stations while respecting the local ecosystem. Prepare to encounter an incredible array of sharks, mantas, reef fish, turtles, morays, eagle rays, and abundant macro life. Keep your eyes peeled for the thrilling possibility of encountering hammerheads and whale sharks. With a flexible itinerary that prioritises exploration, this underwater world is yours to discover and cherish. Book your adventure now and dive into the extraordinary wonders of the Maldives.
Meemu: Encounter grey reef sharks, silver tips, and majestic mantas while exploring Gaahuraa Kandu, Bohuraa Kanda, and Kureli Kandu.
Day 10:
Taking into account your international flight schedule and the cumulative dives completed during the week, the dive team will organise either one or two morning dives. Enjoy your last lunch and dinner with your new dive buddies.
Day 11:
At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to Velena International Airport, where your remarkable journey began. Depart with cherished memories and newfound dive companions, marking a lifetime of unforgettable experiences.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
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
12:30pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
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