Welcome to the Carpe Novo
The biggest sister of the Carpe Diem and Carpe Vita and our new 2016 boat!
Made of the finest wood
The Carpe Novo is our newest 2016 boat and started operations March 26, 2016. The Carpe Novo is another upgraded sistership of the Carpe Diem and has been built in the Maldives by the same person, Amir Mansoor who built the Carpe Diem and the Carpe Vita. The Carpe Novo is bigger than the Carpe Diem and even slightly bigger than the Carpe Vita, catering for a maximum of 22 people in 12 cabins divided over 3 decks thus providing more space. The Carpe Novo like her two “sisters” caters for dedicated scuba diving, wave surfing and fishing trips for both individuals as well as groups.
The Carpe Novo like the Carpe Diem and The Carpe Vita provides 3 dives per day as standard. From May 2019-Dec 2019 Nitrox will be offered free of charge for nitrox qualified divers.

The MV Carpe Novo is a 42 m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull. It has 3 decks plus a sundeck.
Main deck

The main air conditioned briefing area and lounge area, with a coffee / tea table offering you coffee/tea and drinking water 24 hours a day. It also has a wide flat screen TV and Full HD Media Player.
Outside of the lounge area there is another sitting area in the shade with comfortable cushions.
Furthermore the main deck has


From the outside as well as from the inside a staircase will lead you to the upper deck.
There you will find

From the upper deck restaurant area a staircase will lead you to the sun deck. On the sun deck you will find plenty of sunbeds and a shaded sitting area, which is also excellent for having your sunset drinks.
Enjoy our luxury cabins
The Carpe Novo has 12 comfortable cabins of different standards divided over 3 decks. The different cabin types are junior suite (4), single suites (2) and standard (6). All cabins have individually controlled AC, safety deposit boxes, life jackets and TV screens connected to central media system and their own private bathrooms. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of multinational type

The 4 junior suite cabins (Whale shark, Hammerhead, Tiger shark and Thresher shark cabins) have king size (200 x 200 cm) beds which in the Whale shark and Tiger shark cabins can be separated in two single beds (90 x 200 cm), wide flat screen TV connected to central media system, desk, hanging closet, windows throughout the side of the cabin, bathroom with sink dual cabinets and a spacious shower.



The two single suites cabins (Eagle ray and Manta ray), located on the main deck have queen size beds (150 x 200 cm) and desk, TV connected to central media system, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower.

A total of 6 standard cabins (Turtle, Dolphin, Barracuda, Octopus, Frog fish and Napoleon) are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. 4 cabins (Turtle, Dolphin, Barracuda and Napoleon) have one queen size bed and a single bed and the two front cabins (Frog fish and Octopus) have two single beds. All cabins have a smart TV connected to central media system, desk, private ensuite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.



We take care of your relaxing holiday
The Carpe Novo team will take care of your perfect holiday. We have some of the best divers from the Maldives in our team. You will enjoy the cooking qualities of our experienced chef. A Dutch management that speak five languages. The team will do everything to ensure you will have an unforgettable time during your stay on the Carpe Novo.

Managing Director “Amir” is a Maldivian reputed business man with a passion for the sea, fishing and for boats. Before starting Carpe Diem Maldives he operated another liveaboard built by him for a few years before he sold it. Managing Director of Carpe Diem Maldives is just one of the many businesses he runs in the Maldives, but one he thoroughly enjoys. He is mainly responsible for the maintenance of the boats, staff/crew, licensing and accounts. “The man behind the scenes that makes it all happen”!
The Director of Marketing/Operations “Agnes” is of Dutch origin and speaks 5 languages fluently (Dutch, German, French, Spanish and English). Together with her business partner and owner of the boat, Amir Mansoor, she started the company Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008. She is in charge of the marketing and operations and will make sure that together with her team on board everything is done for you to have an unforgettable experience during your stay on the Carpe Vita.
Dive Team
Head of your dive team on the Carpe Novo is local Dive instructor “Zinah”. He has been been with Carpe Diem Maldives for 5 years and has logged an extensive amount of dives throughout Maldives. He is a firm believer that the live-aboard experience is the best option for a diving holiday in the Maldives. He uses his experience; considering the weather and migration patterns of aquatic species and under water visibility, to tailor diving programs that are sure to yield sightings of the most exotic and rare species. He is assisted by local dive masters Farish and Ibbe who also speak fluent English. With this abundance of experience, knowledge of the local dive sites and conditions your safety and comfort will be guaranteed. Their challenge will be to make your dive experience with the Carpe Novo truly memorable!

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Our Sri Lankan Chef Cook “Iresh” is a well experienced chef and has been with the company for years. He knows how to make those buffets special, extra tasty and of high standard. He is assisted by a local chef to add some local flavor to the menu. The menu covers a wide range of different international cuisines blended together for you to enjoy. With prior notice, special dietary requests can be catered for as well as any special occasion packages like birthday celebrations, anniversaries to name a few.
The balance of our Maldivian crew has been working on boats for most of their careers and know how to find the most beautiful and remote places for diving, surfing, fishing and snorkeling in the Maldives by heart. Apart from that they will take care of your comfort and safety on board.
Carpe Novo “Geek Section”

Maldives Travel Award
Winner 2015
For those who want to know how many litres of fresh water we board before leaving on our trips and other fact sheet figures: visit our “geek section”! Click here.
General
| Built : | 2016 |
| Port of Registration : | Male’ / Republic of Maldives |
| Length (m) : | 43 (140 feet) |
| Width (m) : | 11 (36 feet) |
| Maximum Guests : | 22 |
| No. of Cabins : | 12 (4 Junior Suites, 2 Single suites, 6 Standard) |
| No. of Bathrooms : | 15 |
| Air-Condition : | In any enclosed area of the Boat and in each Cabin |
| No.of Crew : | 10 + 3 on the diving dhoni |
| Engine : | Doosan Daewood Marine Diesel (Model No: V1 80219), HP 800 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity : | 2 x Tanks of 6,000 liters per Tank (Total 12 tons) |
| Navigation : | GPS, Sounder |
| Communication : | VHF Radio, Internet, GSM |
| Generators : | 2 x Zenith Isuzu 65 KW Marine-Gen set
1 x Zenith Isuzu 25 KW Marine-Gen set |
| Electric Voltage : | 220 / 50 Hz, 3 Phase, 24 hrs / day |
| Fresh Water capacity : | 13,000 Liters (10 Tons) |
| Water Maker : | 1 x WASCO Desalinator 700Liters / hr. 15 tons / day
1 x WASCO Desalinator 900 Liters / hr. 18 tons / day |
| Safety equipment | Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, life jackets, emergency alarm |
| Laundry Service : | NO |
| Diving Dhoni : | YES (L: 61 feet/ W: 20 feet) |
| Nitrox on Board ? | YES |
| HP Compressors : | L&W |
| Nitrox Gen : | Nitrox L&W Membrane System |
| FA Oxygen on board : | YES, 10,500 Liters |
| Dive Gear Rental : | YES – Scubapro brand |
| Diving School : | YES – PADI |
Cabin specifications
Cabin specifications
| CABINS | NO. OF CABINS | MAX. PAX | DECK LOCATION |
| Junior Suite (S) | 4 | 8 | Upper Deck |
| Single Suite (SS) | 2 | 2 | Main Deck |
| Standard (STD) | 6 | 12 | Lower Deck |
| 10 | 22 |

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