The MV Carpe Vita is a luxury 38m liveaboard – an upgraded sistership to the MV Carpe Diem liveaboard. She has a total of 10 cabins divided over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 divers. The Carpe Vita has three different cabin types – Suite, Superior and Standard. All cabins have individually controlled AC, safety deposit boxes and TV screens with HD media players and their own private bathrooms. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of 3 pins UK type. On the main deck of the Carpe Vita you will find AC acclimatised lounge/restaurant area, with a buffet table offering you coffee/tea throughout the day. It also has a wide flat screen TV, DVD/MP3 player, in house sound system, library and comfortable sitting area with plug points for laptop use.
Outside in front of the lounge area there is another sitting area in the shade with comfortable cushions, where you could have your afternoon tea while cruising and taking in the beautiful colours of the Indian Ocean. The Carpe Vita also has a business centre with internet, and for photographers, a camera table and charging station. A platform at the back of the main deck is home to two fresh water showers to rinse off after your dives. On the Upper Deck and Bridge area there is sofa seating to accompany the captain while driving the boat and an outside shaded sitting area in front of the bridge with a fabulous view. There is also the main open air dining area and bar where you will be served semi buffet meals prepared by the fine dining chef while enjoying a fine selection of beverages. From the dining area a staircase ultimately leads you to a spacious sun deck, which is partially shaded and has a sitting area in the middle and some lounge chairs to catch that nice tan.
Suite cabins
The spacious Suite cabins, located on the upper deck have huge king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds, a wide flat screen TV plus DVD/HD player, desk/chair/dresser, two hanging closets, windows throughout the side of the cabin, bathroom with dual sink and shower cubicle.
Superior cabins
The Superior cabins, located on the main deck have huge king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds and desk/chair/dresser, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower cubicle.
Standard cabins
The Standard cabins are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. Standard cabins have one queen size bed and a super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, and private ensuite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.
Maldives 7 and 10 night itineraries
The MV Carpe Vita offers 10 night and 7 night itineraries which change depending on the season. Each trip offers a unique dive itinerary based on the seasons, current and pelagic migration patterns. Atolls visited include Male, Ari, Rasdhoo, Raa, Baa, Noonu, Lhaviyani, Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu. Cruises are often centred around Ari atoll with an extension to either the South (Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa and Laamu) or to the North (Baa, Raa, Noonu and Lhaviyani). The Southern extensions are mostly known for their channel dives to see lots of sharks, including Whale Sharks, Hammerheads, Silvertips, Silkies, Tiger Sharks and Grey Reef Sharks. This is particularly true for trips that venture to the most Southern atolls of Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu. Fuvahmulah atoll (a.k.a. Foammulah atoll) has been identified as a nursery for Tiger Sharks and these sharks are now regularly spotted around Fuvahmulah. The Southern channel dives are for experienced divers who enjoy the currents required to see the big pelagics. The Northern extension to Baa, Lhaviyani and Noonu atolls concentrate more on a large variety of fish and good coral life. These dives are mostly pinnacle dives and have less current.
Prices include: Cabin accommodation on Carpe Vita with up to 3 dives per day, free Nitrox, tanks/weights/weight belts, all meals, snacks, 16% GST, 10% service charge, and return transfers between local airport and the vessel on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
Green Tax: 6 USD/night
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