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Carpe Novo

Carpe Novo Itinerary

Best of Ari Atolls

8 days / 7 nights

About Carpe Novo

  • Enjoy luxury and opulence onboard the largest Carpe Diem yacht
  • Dive the stunning reefs and channels of the Maldives, where sharks and manta rays congregate
  • Choose unique itineraries designed to take advantage of the changing seasons
  • Experience an award-winning dive service based on years of experience in the Maldives

The largest and newest of the Carpe Diem luxury fleet, the Carpe Novo liveaboard offers divers an award-winning liveaboard experience, with itineraries to the best diving sites in the Maldives. You’ll enjoy a premier dive service based on years of experience and excellence, complemented by luxury facilities and comfortable, stylish spaces. Divers can enjoy up to three dives per day at iconic Maldives dive sites teeming with healthy corals, tropical fish, sharks and epic manta ray action. Designed by divers, for divers, the opulent vessel and its exciting itineraries – as well as its passionate, expert and friendly crew – will exceed your expectations of a luxury Maldives liveaboard cruise.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17 - 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 35 dives
Insurance Required

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
  • 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: 
Today we will conduct 2 dives in North Male before undertaking the 3-hour crossing to Rasdhoo for a final dive in the afternoon. Night spent at anchor.

Day 3: 
Time for 2 more dives in Rasdhoo before crossing to North Ari for the last dive of the day.

Day 4: 
After 2 more dives in North Ari, we will head to South Ari for the afternoon dive.

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

Day 6: 
After one more dive in South Ari, we’ll head to South Male for 2 more dives in the afternoon.

Day 7: 
Make the most of the last two dives in South Male.

Day 8: 
Depart the vessel in North Male by 08.00 at the latest.

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

02:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

08:00am

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
    • TGST
    • 10% service charge
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Green tax - US$12 per night, per person
    • Fuel surcharge - US$20 per night, per person
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 60%
    • Soft drinks
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • 15l tanks - US$140 per trip 
    • Equipment rental - US$295 per trip 
    • Dive computer - US$85 per trip
    • Snorkeling gear - US$40 per trip
    • Diving courses
    • Private guide
    • Gratuities
    • Internet - US$40 per trip
    Payment 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.
    Cancellation 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.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-novo/itn-2009101219251-best-of-ari-atolls

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