Carpe Novo · Maldives · 11 Days / 10 Nights
This 11-day liveaboard trip explores the diverse atolls of the Maldives, commencing and concluding in Male. It is specifically designed for divers seeking encounters with large marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. The itinerary covers key regions such as North and South Male, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu, and Baa Atolls. Highlights often include dynamic cleaning stations, renowned night dives with nurse sharks, and opportunities for drift diving in vibrant channels.
Guests arrive at Malé International Airport (MLE) and are transferred to the Carpe Novo. After a welcome briefing and completing necessary paperwork, a check-out dive may be arranged, contingent on individual arrival times and flight schedules.
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
Today marks the beginning of diving across the Maldivian Atolls. Guests can expect 2-3 dives, visiting potential sites such as manta cleaning stations in North Male Atoll or exploring the rich pelagic life around Rasdhoo-Madivaru. The area is known for its diverse reef formations and potential encounters with larger species. The night will be spent anchored in a scenic location. The journey continues through the Maldivian Atolls with another 2-3 dives planned for the day. Depending on the season, the vessel might visit Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, famous for its manta ray and occasional whale shark aggregations during the summertime.
Dive sites: North Male Atoll (Manta point), Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay), North Ari Atoll (Thilas), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll (Alimatha), North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll, Vaavu (Felidhe) Atoll
On the penultimate day of the trip, guests will complete 1-2 last dives, typically in an area close to the disembarkation port to allow for proper surface interval before flying. The remainder of the day is dedicated to cruising back towards Male and relaxing aboard the vessel, recounting the week's adventures.
Guests disembark the vessel by 8:00 AM. A 24-hour waiting period is strongly recommended after the last dive before taking any flights to ensure diver safety. Transfers to MLE International Airport will be arranged.