Carpe Vita

Carpe Vita is a 38-meter luxury liveaboard in the Maldives, accommodating up to 20 guests in 10 cabins, offering exceptional diving, surfing, and fishing experiences.

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Cabins

Deck plan

Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • Sundeck with shaded areas, ample lounge area and hot tub

  • Dining area with lounge chairs

  • Large air-conditioned lounge with entertainment center

  • All-inclusive fine-dining meals, served semi-buffet style

  • WiFi available (extra charge applies)

  • HD media players in all cabins

  • 2 guest computers onboard

Dive features & facilities

  • Nitrox

  • Individual gear bins & wetsuit hanging area

  • Rinse tanks

  • Camera table & recharging facilities

  • Ramp-style stair access to the swim platform

  • Freshwater showers & bathroom

  • Dive equipment rental (must be pre-booked)

  • Dive courses (must be pre-booked)

Location

Guests will depart from Male, Maldives. Transfers are provided from and to the airport.

Dive Overview

The dive sites in the Maldives feature healthy reefs, soft corals, mantas, whale sharks, schooling gray reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, and much more.

Dive Requirements

It is recommended that divers have completed at least 100 dives and/or have an Advanced Open Water Certification.

Accommodation Overview

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, and their own private bathroom with a toilet and hot water shower. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of 3 pins UK type.

Suite with large bed and windowsEnsuite bathroom with toilet and shower

Suite

Superior Cabin with twin beds and large windowsEnsuite bathroom with toilet and shower

Superior Cabin

Standard cabin with two beds and a rectangular windowEnsuite bathroom with toilet and shower

Standard Cabin

Carpe Vita Cabin Details

  • VIP SUITES:
  • The two spacious VIP suite cabins (no. 1 and 2) have king size (California) beds which can be separated in two super single beds (39 inches), a wide flat screen TV plus DVD/HD player, desk/chair/dresser, two hanging closets, windows throughout the side of the cabin, bathroom with dual sink, bath tub and separate shower cubicle.
  • SUPERIOR CABINS:
  • The two superior cabins (no. 3 and 4), located on the main deck have king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds and desk/chair/dresser, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower cubicle.
  • STANDARD CABINS:
  • A total of 6 standard cabins, no. 5 10 are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. All cabins have one queen size bed and a super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, private ensuite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.

Sundeck with multiple blue lounge chairsShaded bar area with friendly staff

Indoor salon with couches and entertainment systemLounge area with couches and large windows

Well-equipped camera room with tablesThe dive dhoni on the water

Food & Drinks

  • Typical Meals: Aboard the Carpe Vita Explorer evening meals and lunches usually consist of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, chicken, beef or fish with occasional local specialties offered as additional options. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, beef bacon, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, cereal and fruits.
  • Dietary Restrictions: If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate them on your application form.
  • Drinks:Alcohol and soft drinks must be purchased on board from the bar. Due to the difficulty of importing alcohol into the Maldives, additional beer or wine or freshly made juices or any hard liquor will be added to your onboard bill.

Carpe Vita Deck Plan

  • SUN DECK: The partially covered sundeck offers plenty of room to soak up the sun or enjoy the shade. The deck also holds a hot tub and ample lounge area.
  • UPPER DECK: The upper deck features a large dining area with comfortable lounge chairs, and provides access via an outside walkway to the front deck area. Two VIP suites are located midship.
  • MAIN DECK: The main deck provides a large air-conditioned lounge area, boutique area, an entertainment center with TV/DVD, stereo area and two large staterooms.
  • LOWER DECK: The lower deck of the vessel holds staterooms 5-10 as well as the engine room and crew cabins.



More information

Practical information

Local Currency

US Dollars widely accepted

Payment methods

Cash and most major credit cards accepted

Information

10%-15% recommended

Information

220 V

Boat specifications

Year Built: 2011

Port of Registration: Male / Republic of Maldives

Structure: Wood

Length: 127 ft (38.2m)

Beam: 34 ft (10.36m)

Cruising Speed: 13 knots

Engines: Doosan Daewoo Marine Diesel, 603KW (820ps)

Generators:2 x Zenith Isuzu 52KW Marine-Gen set, 1 x Zenith Isuzu 16KW Marine-Gen set

Compressors: 2 x L&W 420 electric

Maximum guests: 20

Numberof Cabins: 10

Numberof Bathrooms: 10

Number of Crew: 14 (+3 dive guides)

Tenders: 3 x 50HP Yamaha

Freshwater Maker: 25 tons/day

Fuel Tank Capacity: 2 x Tanks of 6,000 liters per Tank (Total 12 tons)