Introducing Carpe Diem Cruises’ second boat - Carpe Vita - a 38 metre-long sister safari yacht of the Carpe Diem. Built in the Maldives in 2011, she and her outstanding crew provide an award-winning liveaboard service to iconic dive sites across the Maldives. Modern in design and built with comfort in mind, the vessel boasts a light, airy atmosphere. Divers will love the spacious, stylish cabins, stunning outdoor decks, high quality dive gear, top of the range facilities including air conditioned lounges, a dedicated dive tender and a PADI dive instructor on hand for dive courses on board every trip. Scheduled trips usually depart every Sunday, for 7 or 10 nights itineraries, and full and half charter cruises are also available.

Carpe Diem Cruises’ fleet of modern, spacious and well-appointed motor yachts offer a premier diving service in the Maldives. Born from a passion for Maldives diving, the fleet was designed by divers, for divers, with comfort, convenience and luxury in mind. Luxurious, yet casual, divers will love their modernity and attention to detail, from skilfully-designed lounges and well-appointed cabins, to top deck luxuries. All three vessels and their friendly, professional crew offer an unparalleled liveaboard experience throughout the Maldives. Guests can explore the best dive sites, with exciting routes and itineraries that take into consideration the changing seasons, and highlight the best of the Maldives throughout the year

Onboard Carpe Vita

10 stylish cabins each with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and full-length windows for bright ocean views are divided over three decks, providing plenty of space for up to 20 divers. If you are looking for something extra special, then consider the two larger VIP suites situated on the top deck with the most exquisite ocean views. On the lower deck, there’s an air conditioned lounge and restaurant area with all-day tea and coffee available, a flat screen TV, sound system, library and comfortable sitting area with plug points for laptop use. 

Multiple outdoor seating areas on three decks provide shade and relaxation spots - perfect for taking in the colours of the Indian Ocean. On the upper deck, there’s the main open-air dining area and bar where guests enjoy a refreshing selection of beers, wines cocktails and soft drinks, and indulge in a delicious local and international cuisine prepared by the fine dining chef. A large and spacious sun deck furnished with plenty of loungers for topping up your tan can also be found on the upper deck.

Diving from Carpe Vita

Divers enjoy up to three dives per day in small groups, and a PADI instructor is always on board to teach dive courses. Top quality dive equipment is available for rent, as well as nitrox, and photographers are well-catered for with designated camera tables and charging stations. To maximise space and comfort on board, diving is done from a 20 metre-long support vessel known as a ‘dhoni’. It has plenty of space for dive gear and movement, as well as freshwater showers, a toilet and several ladders for easy entry and exit.