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Carpe Novo

Carpe Novo Itinerary

Manta Madness 2 (DRV - MLE)

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

  • Dive in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
  • Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1:
Guests board the vessel between 13.00 and 15.00. Receive a welcome briefing, show documents, and conduct a check-out dive.

Day 2:
2 dives in Baa. Cross to Raa for one dive. Possible night dive. Night spent anchored. Depending on Hanifaru manta activity, the plan might change.

Day 3:
1 dive in Raa before crossing back to Baa for one or two more dives. 5 hour crossing to North Ari. Depending on Hanifaru manta activity, the plan might change.

Day 4:
3 dives in North Ari before crossing to South Ari. Night spent anchored.

Day 5:
Snorkeling in search of whale sharks in South Ari, as well as conducting 2 dives. 

Day 6:
1 dive in South Ari before the 3.5-hour crossing to Vaavu. 1 more dive in Vaavu, possible night dive. 

Day 7:
Up to 2 dives around South Male and North Male, depending on next-day domestic flights. No diving within 24 hours before flying.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel in Male and transfer to a hotel or the airport.

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

Baa

Dharavandhoo Airport: DRV

Return

08:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-novo/itn-2311060824011-manta-madness-2-drv-mle-