Carpe Diem

Carpe Vita

Introducing our second boat, the Carpe Vita, the upgraded sistership of the Carpe Diem. The Carpe Vita meaning “Seize Life” was built in the Maldives by the same person, Amir Mansoor, as the Carpe Diem. The Carpe Vita started operations in 2011. The Carpe Vita with her 38 meters in length is bigger than the Carpe Diem, but still catering for a maximum of 20 people. With 10 cabins divided over 3 decks providing a lot more space. The Carpe Vita like the Carpe Diem caters for dedicated scuba diving, wave surfing ,fishing and tailor made trips for both individuals as well as groups.

The Carpe Vita provides standard 3 dives per day on her dedicated scuba diving trips. 

Cabins and Floor Plan

The Carpe Vita has 10 comfortable cabins of different standards divided over 3 decks. The different cabin types are VIP suite (2), Superior (2) and standard (6). All cabins have individually controlled AC, safety deposit boxes, life jackets and their own private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of 3 pins UK type.

Crew

The Carpe Vita team will take care of your perfect holiday. We have some of the best divers from the Maldives in our team. You will enjoy a range of high quality meals from our experienced chef.  We have Dutch management that speaks five languages to assist with any questions. The team will do everything for you to ensure you have an unforgettable time during your stay on the Carpe Vita.

Click on the sections below to open all details about our crew.

ChefSujith
"Our Sri Lankan Chef Cook “Sujith” is a well experienced chef, who has worked on liveaboards for more than 8 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 flavour as well. The menu will cover a wide range of different international cuisines blended together for you to enjoy. Menus on board of the Carpe Vita are not fixed and the Chef Cook is flexible when catering for different palates of different nationalities.Special dietary requests can be catered for with prior notice as well as any special occasion packages like birthday celebrations, anniversaries to name a few."
Sujith
Chef cook
Chakku
"Head of your dive team on the Carpe Vita is local Dive instructor “Chakku”. 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 master “Naathi” and "Samah". They all speak fluent English. Some of them have been in the industry for many many years. 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 Vita truly memorable!"
Chakku
Dive team leader
Captain Adam of the Carpe Vita
"In charge of your safety and well being on board of the Carpe Vita is Captain “Adam”. A captain with a total of 15 years experience in being in charge of running liveaboards and who knows how to navigate the Maldivian waters by heart. His passion is fishing and he will be fishing during the trips to catch fresh fish for the guests."
Adam
Captain
Fishing from the Carpe Vita dingyFishing from the Carpe Vita dingy
BarmanBarman
Part of Vita team with asst. MD Agnes van LindenPart of Vita team with asst. MD Agnes van Linden
President visit Carpe VitaPresident visit Carpe Vita
Chef Sujith and assist. chef with Christmas TurkeyChef Sujith and assist. chef with Christmas Turkey
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

RATES

SCHEDULE & ITINERARY

Trip Start
Trip End
Nights
Embark-Disembark
Route
Remarks Rates (USD)
Booking
30 Dec 2019
07 Jan 2020
Standard
Double
Deluxe
$1,668
$1,711
$1,920
30 Nov 2019
07 Dec 2019
Standard
Double
Deluxe
Suite
$1,665
$1,700
$1,910
$2,015
23 Nov 2019
30 Nov 2019
Standard
Double
Deluxe
Suite
$1,859
$1,890
$2,142
$2,237

Special "August, all trips discounted by 10%"

Book yourself in any of our open trips in August on any of our boats and enjoy a 10% discount.

Janurary Normal Rate

Jan Special Rate

discount

Single sup

Carpe Novo
Carpe Vita
Carpe Diem

$ 2,540 
$ 2,299
$ 2,065 
$ 1,651
$ 1,494
$ 1,494

35%
35%
35%

35%
35%
35%

Carpe Diem 
April 10/17 (20%)

Carpe Vita
March 28/April 4 (25%)
April 4/11 (25%)
April 25/May 2 (50%)
May 2/9 (35%)

Carpe Novo 
April 3/13 (50%)
April 17/24 (30%)
April 28/May 8 (Carpe Diem rates)

These discounts can not be combined with group discounts or any other regular discount.
 
Single supplement 50% on the reduced rates.
Start new season with a blast August/September 2022 deals
Details special:
Boats: Carpe Novo and Carpe Vita
Departing: on indicated departures in August and September in our schedules
 

REGULAR DISCOUNTS

Discount: 20% off the published rates
 
Duration: as long as spaces are available
Conditions: Discount can NOT be combined with group discount or any other discounts
Duration: as long as spaces are available
Conditions: Discount can NOT be combined with group discount or any other discounts
GROUP TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
Group of 6 pay for 5 only
Group of 12 pay for 10 only
Full charter of 20, pay for 16 only
 
The group travel discounts can NOT be combined with any other discount except for the early Bird discounts in SUMMER season only!
 
REGULAR DISCOUNTS

Last minute:

Book within 30 days of departure 10%
(Can NOT be combined with already discounted rates)

Early Bird:

> 3 months receive 10% discount
(Can NOT be combined with already discounted rates)

Repeaters discount:
5% If you have been on one of our boats before you are entitled to 5% repeaters discount on your next booking