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Carpe Novo
Sharktastic
01 Jan 2030 · 7 nights · Indian Ocean, Maldives
10 twin cabins available
Carpe Novo is a luxury liveaboard built by divers for divers. From the moment you step on board, you know you're in for an incredible trip, where your every whim is catered for. Lovingly crafted, no detail has been overlooked. Speed your way to di ...
Carpe Novo is a luxury liveaboard built by divers for divers. From the moment you step on board, you know you're in for an incredible trip, where your every whim is catered for. Lovingly crafted, no detail has been overlooked. Speed your way to dive sites on the huge 18m diving dhoni (boat) and then head back to Carpe Novo where the relaxation begins. Many of the staff have been with the fleet since the very beginning - your holiday is in safe hands with Carpe Novo. Over a spacious 43m and 3 decks, you will find 12 tastefully finished cabins. Take your pick of the individually named cabins. Downstairs you will find Turtle, Dolphin, Barracuda and Napoleon, each with a queen bed and single alongside. Frogfish and Octopus are twin bedded. Single divers will love the 2 dedicated single cabins, Eagle ray and Manta ray, on the main deck. Move to the upper deck where you find the 4 junior suites. Thresher shark and Hammerhead have a comfy king size bed, whilst Whaleshark and Tiger shark can be arranged as a twin or double. The views from the main deck and upper deck cabins are sublime. No matter which rooms you pick, all have smart TV/HD linked to a media centre with plenty movies on offer, AC, storage space, desk and thoughtfully finished en-suite bathrooms. Wifi operates throughout. Please remember to discuss your cabin requirements at the time of booking - a specific cabin will be allocated so you know exactly where you will be on board. As you move from the stern sitting area through towards the saloon, the sheer size of Carpe Novo hits you. The width is impressive and throughout rooms are generously proportioned. The cool, inviting indoor lounge area has a large flat screen TV and entertainment system and library. Just in front outside is a comfortable and relaxing outdoor shaded seating area - watch for dolphins! On the upper deck is the the al-fresco dining area where guests will be served delicious meals. The crew will keep your thirst quenched from the fully stocked bar and there's yet more space to relax with your book. The fly deck is one of the most popular hang out spots. The banked seating are shaded, whilst the loungers are ideal for sun lovers. Grab your sundowner and head here for spectacular views of the setting sun at the end of another fabulous day in the Maldives. 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 A fuel surcharge shall apply and is subject to change in line with prevailing Maldives fuel pricing: Carpe Novo liveaboard US$28 per person, per night If fuel prices fall below US$ 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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Sharktastic channel diving in the Maldives as well as manta and whalesharks encounters - ideal if you are looking for a fresh new itinerary on your Maldives liveaboard holiday
Sharktastic is a special itinerary packed with sharks, manta and whalesharks. Focusing on Male as well as Vaavu, Meemu and South Ari atolls, this seasonal itinerary has been designed with plenty of big fish action as you visit the Maldives' famous channel and wall dives. Hop your way through these picture perfect atolls, diving with pelagics all the way.
The Sharktastic itinerary can be flexible, as the local teams use their expert knowledge to respond to the conditions and sightings.
Emperor may sail to South Male, Vaavu, South Ari and Meemu Atoll.
Carpe offer a Best of the Maldives + Meemu itinerary which visits North Male, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Meemu, Vaavu and South Male.
The adventure starts in Male with a check dive and then the channels await. These are fast moving drift dives. Keep your eyes peeled as you never know what will pass. Grey reef and white tips are plentiful but hammerheads often make an appearance... divine! Once the dive is over simply let go and drift through the channel. Many have stunning soft corals. There are even a couple of wreck dives! The boat then moves into Meemu, where the manta come to play. The Maldives are famed for their manta cleaning stations and watching these graceful rays swoop in to be cleaned is an experience to treasure. The pelagic sightings are not over yet though! The boat's final stop is at whaleshark central, Maamagili in South Ari. The best encounters are snorkelling so grab your gear and come face to face with the world's biggest sharks.
This is a diverse itinerary with plenty to keep pelagic lovers happy. 30 dives is the suggested minimum number of dives for this route, and you should be comfortable with drift diving. Many dives are below 18 meters therefore it's essential to have an advanced certification and qualified to 30 meters. Divers may find some dives challenging and maybe asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. Diving is from a Dhoni to give precise entry and exit points.
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Get closer to the action in Male atolls, South Ari, Meemu & Vaavu on board the sublime and spacious Carpe Novo. After landing in Male you will be taken to the boat and the adventure begins. Carpe Novo offers on average 17/18 dives during a 7 day trip or 26/27 dives during a 10 night trip, including one or two night dives. All diving is from a dhoni tender, with 12lt tank and weights are included, as well as free of charge nitrox. You have booked 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. Please let us know if you would like to prebook any diving courses on board or have any dietary requirements.
This holiday excludes international flights to Male 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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