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Carpe Novo

Carpe Novo Itinerary

Manta Madness 3 (DRV - MLE) 10N

11 days / 10 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 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 26-27
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
Please note: This is a reverse-trip itinerary, starting at your final destination and working backward to your point of origin.
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:
1 dive in North Male. Cross to South Male for 1 dive. Cross to Vaavu for 1 dive. Possible night dive. Night spent anchored.

Day 3:
1 dive in Vaavu followed by a 3.5-hour crossing to South Ari. Snorkeling in search of whale sharks in South Ari, as well as conducting 2 dives. Night spent anchored.

Day 4:
1 dive in South Ari, cross to North Ari, and do 2 dives. BBQ Night. Night spent anchored.

Days 5-8:
3 dives in North Ari followed by a 5-hour crossing to Baa Atoll. Night spent anchored.

Day 9:
2 dives in Baa, cross Raa, and do 1 dive. Night spent anchored. Depending on Hanifaru manta activity, the plan might change.

Day 10:
Up to 2 dives, depending on next-day domestic flights. No diving within 24 hours before flying.

Day 11:
Depart the vessel in Baa 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-2606220204301-manta-madness-3-drv-mle-10n