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Carpe Diem
Southern Shark Adventure
06 Feb 2027 · 12 nights · Indian Ocean, Maldives
£3770 *
4 twin cabins and 1 space available
Carpe Diem combines superb service, exceptional diving and on board comfort at affordable prices. If it's mantas, whalesharks and speedy drift dives you are looking for, then jump aboard Carpe Diem for a voyage through the beautiful Maldives. World f ...
Carpe Diem combines superb service, exceptional diving and on board comfort at affordable prices. If it's mantas, whalesharks and speedy drift dives you are looking for, then jump aboard Carpe Diem for a voyage through the beautiful Maldives. World famous dive sites await, all from the comfort and convenience of this superb Maldivian liveaboard. Carpe Diem sleeps 20 divers across 10 cabins. Cabin upgrades are available on board so please discuss the options with your travel consultant at the time of booking. No matter which cabin you chose, all have individual air con, safe and en suite bathrooms. The standard cabins are located below decks, SOUL, SCUBA, SURF, SMILE, SNORKEL and SALT. 4 of these standard cabins (SOUL, SCUBA, SURF and SALT) are very spacious having two single beds which can be converted into one double bed. The 2 other standard cabins each have two single beds of which one is higher than the other but not overlapping and can only take twin sharing occupancy (bunk).On the main deck there are 2 cabins with a queen double bed, glorious views and are ideal for single occupancy as well as couples. These cabins also come with a TV and DVD player. Moving upstairs, you find the deluxe STAR cabin. This is one of the larger cabins on board with a queen double and large windows. For an extra special treat, why not upgrade to the upper deck SUN suite. This cabin is over 20 meters squared and comes with a flat screen TV, DVD/MP3 player and ample storage space. The suite on Diem can be arranged as a twin or double bed. The 5 windows make for some amazing sea views! On the main deck you will find a large saloon area with tea, coffee and drinking water. This is the hub of the boat, where briefings are given. There is a large flat screen and audio system. Outside of the lounge is an outdoor seating area. All meals are also served al fresco in the dedicated dining area on the upper deck. Head right upstairs to the sun deck to soak up the views, work on your tan or just relax in the shade with a good book from the boat's library. Please be aware, Open Water certification (or equivalent) divers are welcome on board. However, due to the nature of the diving in the Maldives, you will be required to complete the Advanced Open Water certification on board (local charges apply). Recreational nitrox mixes will be free of charge for all certified divers. As of April 2026 a fuel surcharge will apply to all Carpe Fleet departures and is subject to change in line with prevailing Maldives fuel pricing: Carpe Diem liveaboard US$22 per person, per night If fuel prices fall below US$ 1.00 per litre (as per Maldives fuel pricing), no fuel surcharge shall be applied. Should fuel prices exceed above US$ 2.00 per litre (as per Maldives fuel pricing), the Company reserves the right to revise the surcharge accordingly, with updated pricing to be advised.
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The Southern Shark Adventure is an action packed pelagic adventure in the Maldives filled with speedy drift dives, manta, sharks and even a wreck dive in some of the Maldives least visited atolls.
Southern Shark Adventure is a transition itinerary taking you from the central to the southern Maldives Atolls or visa versa. The itinerary is an action packed pelagic adventure in the Maldives filled with speedy drift dives, manta and sharks action. Our exclusive Maldivian liveaboards stop at nothing to ensure that you see manta, sharks and even a wreck as you sail into diving perfection.
December - April is the season for this itinerary as the current in the Kandus is predominantly incoming in this period. The Southern Shark Adventure itinerary will focus on diving South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa and Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvamulah, Addu atoll. Some trips may visit North Male as well. More details can be found on the individual trip details. Your trip will typically need a domestic flight either at the start or end of your holiday. Some trips will include domestic flights, please see individual trips for more details. Where trips do not include domestic flights, please speak to your travel consultant who will be able to book these.
There is a good variety of diving with exciting channel dives but also more relaxed diving inside the atolls on Thilas or Giris. One of the advantages of this itinerary is that there are few other boats en route. You'll visit atolls that have very few resorts and lots of uninhabited islands. Diving in South Male is great for spotting Grey Reef sharks and Eagle Rays. Get the chance to encounter majestic mantas in Meemu as well as Whalesharks and night in Thaa. Moving South to Laamu, explore dives sites like Maabaidhoo Kandu home to Grey Reef Sharks, Hammerheads Tiger Sharks, Silver Tips and Zebra Sharks. The lagoon inside Huvadhoo is one of the deepest in the Maldives and the shifting currents are ideal for shark sightings, including whalesharks, Silkies, hammerheads and grey sharks are all seen most weeks. Dive into world-class channels likes Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa ad explore the deep waters that house a plethora of marine life including dolphins, turtles, guitar fish and more. Fuvamulah is a predators playground with incredible marine encounters especially with Tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux. If you're lucky, you may also encounter rare sightings such as sailfish, mola mola (SunFish) and large schools of Tuna. These are the kind of sightings that will make your dive log stand out! Discover the WW2 wreck, HMS British Loyalty, piece of history in Addu Atoll. Plus visit majestic manta cleaning stations at Maa Kandu.
As there is a good amount of drift diving on the Southern Shark Adventure itinerary. Min 100 dives for advanced divers with experience of drift diving. On southern itineraries there are typically up to 3 dives a day and no night diving.
These are typically 10 or 14 night itineraries
A note from Emperor Maldives and Carpe Diem Cruises: we believe in providing as authentic an experience with nature as possible. We do not believe it is appropriate to chum/bait for, nor feed, sharks and therefore will not dive or promote the experience known as Tiger Zoo in Fuvahmulah Atoll. We dive Fuvahmulah and regularly encounter Tiger Sharks there, as well as at other spots on our itineraries, and we believe these offer a far more natural experience.
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Get closer to the action in Male atolls, South Ari, Meemu, Vaavu, Thaa & Laamu on board our comfortable, and ever popular liveaboard Carpe Diem. After landing in Male you will be taken to the boat and the adventure begins. Carpe Diem offers 3 dives daily (except for on day of arrival and day before departure) including one or two night dives and all diving is from a dhoni tender, with 12lt tank, weight and nitrox included. You have 7 nights on board in a standard cabin on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) - cabin upgrades available. Tea, coffee and drinking water are included in your package. All trips are fully guided. Excluded are alcohol, fruit juice, soft drinks, additional kit hire and any on board souvenirs. You will have 1 domestic flight as part of your package. Excluded is excess baggage on your domestic flights. Please let us know if you would like to prebook any PADI courses on board or have any dietary requirements.
This holiday excludes international flights to Male but includes airport transfers. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Transfers operate at fixed times.
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