Carpe Novo · Maldives · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This 8-day diving cruise travels from Dharavandhoo to Male, exploring a series of renowned Maldivian atolls. The route includes Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, North and South Ari, Vaavu, and South Male, targeting iconic marine life encounters. Highlights include searching for manta rays at Hanifaru Bay, diving with pelagics, and experiencing the famous Alimatha night dive with nurse sharks. This trip is designed for experienced divers, requiring an Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 50 logged dives. Max guests on this trip: 22.
Dharavandhoo
Guests arrive at the domestic airport in Dharavandhoo (DRV) and are transferred to the vessel. Following a welcome, briefing, and document check, a check-out dive may be conducted if domestic flight schedules permit.
Good to know: Welcome briefing|Documents check
Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls
The itinerary covers a wide area, with dives tailored to seasonal highlights. In Baa Atoll, the focus is on Hanifaru Bay for manta rays and sometimes whale sharks during summer. Rasdhoo Atoll offers pelagic sightings at sites like Rasdhoo-Madivaru. North Ari is known for its pinnacle (thila) dives, while South Ari provides year-round chances to see whale sharks. A key highlight is the famous night dive at Alimatha in Vaavu Atoll, featuring numerous nurse sharks.
Dive sites: Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Alimatha
Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls
Day 3 offers 2-3 dives exploring Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls. Divers explore Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, and Alimatha.
Dive sites: Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Alimatha
Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls
The vessel explores the Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls, completing 2-3 dives. Dives include Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, and Alimatha.
Dive sites: Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Alimatha
Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls
On Day 5, the Carpe Novo explores Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls. Divers enjoy up to three dives across sites like Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, and Alimatha. This "Atoll Exploration" day offers plenty of underwater discovery.
Dive sites: Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Alimatha
Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu & South Male Atolls
The vessel explores the Atolls of Baa, Raa, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu, and South Male for 2-3 dives. Dives include Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, and Alimatha.
Dive sites: Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo-Madivaru, Alimatha
South Male Atoll
On the penultimate day of the trip, one or two final dives are offered. This ensures all divers have a sufficient surface interval before flying the next day. The boat will anchor for the night as it prepares to head to the final port.
Male
Guests will have breakfast and then disembark the vessel in Male by 8:00 AM. This early departure is necessary to allow the crew to prepare the liveaboard for its next scheduled cruise.