Mv Carpe Vita

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Carpe Vita Explorer, the new upgraded sistership of Carpe Diem and the newest addition to the Explorer Ventures Fleet.
Carpe Vita is a completely newly built vessel and will be accompanied by a specially designed new  61 foot diving dhoni (diving tender) to meet the needs and comfort of the divers today. Carpe Vita Explorer will be a more luxurious version of the Carpe Diem, mainly focussing on the dive industry by offering itineraries with standard up to 4 dives a day and 2 fre glasses of wine or beer each day along with free soft drinks. Carpe Vita has 10 guest cabins divided in 3 categories over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 divers. Carpe Vita's itineraries are designed to take advantage of the changing conditions and to take divers to the best diving areas for the different seasons.  The visibility is usually at its peak in December/January.  Mantas can be seen throughout the year with the best  feeding-station encounters typically during the May-November time frame.  Whale sharks are also seen most every month of the year, with the highest concentration seen in the monsoon transition months of April-May and October-November.  The water temperatures remain a toasty 80-85º throughout the year. Most divers are comfortable with a 3mm wetsuit.

The Maldives

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The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island country consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India's Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1,192 islets, of which two hundred islands are inhabited.
The original inhabitants were Buddhist, probably since Ashoka's period,in the 3rd century BC. Islam was introduced in 1153. The Maldives then came under the influence of the Portuguese (1558) and the Dutch (1654) seaborne empires. In 1887 it became a British protectorate. In 1965, the Maldives obtained independence from Britain (originally under the name "Maldive Islands"), and in 1968 the Sultanate was replaced by a Republic.
The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of both population and area; it is the smallest predominantly Muslim nation in the world. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in) - Click the map for the alternative northern Hanifaru and Baa atoll route

Carpe Vita - Schedule

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Trip Start	Trip End	Nights	Route
1-Apr-12	8-Apr-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male
8-Apr-12	15-Apr-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male
15-Apr-12	22-Apr-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male
22-Apr-12	29-Apr-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male
30-Apr-12	7-May-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  Felidhu - South Male Atoll
10-May-12	21-May-12	11	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  Felidhu - South Male Atoll
21-May-12	1-Jun-12	10	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  Felidhu - South Male Atoll
1-Jun-12	1-Jul-12	DRY DOCK
1-Jul-12	11-Jul-12	10	Central Atolls - Special offer click here
12-Jul-12	19-Jul-12	7	North Male /South Male - Special offer click here
19-Jul-12	29-Jul-12	10	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male - Special offer click here
29-Jul-12	5-Aug-12	7	North Male - Ari - South Male - Special offer click here
5-Aug-12	15-Aug-12	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - North Ari - Special offer click here
15-Aug-12	22-Aug-12	7	North Male - Ari - South Male - Special offer click here
23-Aug-12	2-Sep-12	10	North Male - Baa -Raa - North Ari - Special offer click here
2-Sep-12	9-Sep-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo- Ari- South Male - Special offer click here
9-Sep-12	16-Sep-12	7	North Male - Ari - South Male - Special offer click here
16-Sep-12	23-Sep-12	7	North Male - Ari - South Male - Special offer click here
23-Sep-12	3-Oct-12	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - Ari - Special offer click here
4-Oct-12	14-Oct-12	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - Ari
14-Oct-12	21-Oct-12	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
21-Oct-12	31-Oct-12	10	North Male - Baa - Raa
1-Nov-12	8-Nov-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  South Male Atoll
8-Nov-12	18-Nov-12	10	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
18-Nov-12	25-Nov-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari - South Male
25-Nov-12	2-Dec-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  South Male Atoll
2-Dec-12	9-Dec-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  South Male Atoll
9-Dec-12	16-Dec-12	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  South Male Atoll
16-Dec-12	26-Dec-12	10	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
27-Dec-12	6-Jan-13	10	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
6-Jan-13	13-Jan-13	7	North Male - Rasdhoo - Ari -  South Male
13-Jan-13	20-Jan-13	7	North Male - South Ari - Meemu - Felidhu - South Male
20-Jan-13	27-Jan-13	7	North Male - South Ari - Meemu - Felidhu - South Male
27-Jan-13	3-Feb-13	7	North Male - South Ari - Meemu - Felidhu - South Male
3-Feb-13	14-Feb-13	11	North Male - South Ari - Meemu - Thaa - Laamu - Huvadhoo - Fuahmullah - Addu
14-Feb-13	24-Feb-13	10	Addu - Fuahmullah - Huvadhoo - Laamu
24-Feb-13	6-Mar-13	10	Laamu - Thaa - Meemu - Felidhu -South Ari - South Male - North Male
7-Mar-13	17-Mar-13	10	North Male - Lhaviyani - Baa - Raa - Noonu - Shaviyani
17-Mar-13	24-Mar-13	7	North Male - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
24-Mar-13	31-Mar-13	7	North Male - South Male - North Ari - Baa - Lhaviyani
31-Mar-13	7-Apr-13	7	North Male - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
7-Apr-13	17-Apr-13	7	North Male - South Male - North Ari - Baa - Raa - Lhaviyani - Noonu
18-Apr-13	28-Apr-13	7	North Male -South Ari - Meemu - Felidhu - South Male
28-Apr-13	8-May-13	10	North Male - Ari - Meemu - Felidhu - South Male
8-May-13	18-May-13	10	North Male - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
18-May-13	25-May-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
1-Jun-13	30-Jun-13	DRY DOCK
1-Jul-13	11-Jul-13	10	North Male - Ari - Felidhu - South Male
11-Jul-13	18-Jul-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
18-Jul-13	28-Jul-13	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - North Ari
28-Jul-13	4-Aug-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
4-Aug-13	14-Aug-13	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - North Ari
14-Aug-13	21-Aug-13	7	North Male - Baa - Raa
21-Aug-13	31-Aug-13	10	North Male - Baa - Raa - North Ari
31-Aug-13	7-Sep-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
7-Sep-13	14-Sep-13	7	North Male - Baa - Raa
14-Sep-13	21-Sep-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
22-Sep-13	29-Sep-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male
24-Nov-13	1-Dec-13	7	North Male - Ari - South Male

Carpe Vita - Itinerary

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For your flight arrival times ideally you should aim to arrive around 3pm or before on the day of departure as due to a same day turn around of the boat the guests from the trip before will be departing in the morning. The rest of the morning the boat will be being cleaned and prepared for your arrival around lunchtime. You can arrive on the day of departure as late as midnight as normally the boat will not leave the Male area on the first day except for on special trips. You will be met off your flight at the arrivals area by the boat representatives and taken to the boat, about 10 minutes from the airport. Check in on the boat is at 3pm on the day of arrival. Check out time will be latest by 9 am on the day of departure.
If you would like to arrive the day before it is possible to stay in the airport hotel - http://www.hih.com.mv/ which is on the same island as the airport (Hulhule island) or stay on Male for the night where we recommend the Holiday Inn - http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/male/mleam/hoteldetail or the Marble Inn - http://www.marble.mv/ . Your hotel will then deliver you back to the airport the following day (the day of departure) by noon where you will be met by the boats representatives and taken directly to the ship.

There are 3 guided dives per day (depending on your arrival time in Malé, weather conditions and 24-hours no diving before fly safety rule, 1 check dive on day of arrival around 4 pm after finishing paperwork (if you arrive later they you loose this dive, followed by 5 days of 4 dives a day and a maximum of 3 dives on the day before departure – normal total 24 over 7 nights).
Days aboard Carpe Vita Explorer generally involve a cold breakfast from 6:00am followed by a first morning dive, Full breakfast, second morning dive, lunch  around 12:00 pm, two afternoon dives and  dinner at 6:30 or 7:00 pm.  On the day or days when night dives are offered, dinner is typically around 8:00 pm.
The Carpe Vita Explorer offers 10 night and 7 night itineraries which change depending on the season. Each offering a unique dive itinerary based on the seasons, current and pelagic migration patterns.
Please note also that these itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain’s discretion.

Carpe Vita runs 7 and10 night cruises. The cruises leave every Sunday or in the case of 2 consecutive 10 day trips on Sundays and Wednesdays.
The boat can be boarded any time after 3 pm on the day of departure and will not depart until the afternoon so you can arrive anytime before then. Upon arrival you will be met at the arrivals area in the airport by Carpe Vita's representative and transported to the boat free of charge.
Check in time will be at noon. In case of early arrival guests will be met by our representatives at the airport and will have the option to wait at the airport or arrangements could be made to use the facilities of the nearby airport hotel for a small extra charge until check-in time for the boat. Check out time will be latest by 9 am on the day of departure.On your return to Male on the 2nd you will depart the boat at 8am.and on your departure you will taken back to the departures at the airport to meet you outgoing plane. This is included in the price.
High season will run from November 1 till April 30. Low season lasts from May 1 till November 1

Carpe Vita 7 nights cruise

This cruise will take you to the most popular dive sites in South Male Atoll and Ari Atoll, weather conditions permitting of course. This route is renowned for spotting big pelagics like Mantas, Sharks and Whale sharks. Famous dive sites included in our itinerary are Kudarah Thila, Manta Point, Maaya Thila and Fish head which are well known for this.

Carpe Vita 10 nights Cruise

This cruise will take you tothe beautiful dives sites of North and South Male Atoll, North and South Ari Atoll apart from Rasdhoo and Felidhu Atoll. Not only are you likely tosee Mantas, Sharks and Whale sharks but there is a good possibility for spotting Hammerhead sharks as well.

Different routings upon request
Although the above mentioned itineraries are our so called classical dive routes followed by most of the safari boats in the Maldives, the Carpe Vita is flexible and will adjust the route depending on the main activity and interest of the group like in case of fishing groups or surf groups. Apart from that the Carpe Vita can take special requests for different itineraries like North Male, Baa and Raa Atoll or South Male and Felidhu Atoll. Even trips to Gaafu Thaalu or Alifu or the equator down south are possible with guests taking a domestic flight to join the boat or leave the boat. Depending on the length of the routings there might be an extra surcharge for the fuel cost.
No matter which trip route you choose all the cruises are spectacular fun and during which, if not a certified diver yet, you could learn how to dive or improve your diving skills by adding more advanced/expert courses at our PADI diving centre on board. When fishing we guarantee you experienced staff, the best fishing spots and opportunities and when simply cruising a unique combination of activities.

Carpe Vita - Specifications and layout

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The MV Carpe Vita is brand new luxury 38 m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull, designed and built by an experienced Maldivian boat builder which will be completed in January 2011. It has 3 decks plus a sundeck.

The lower deck has
6 standard cabins
2 separate staff cabins
The engine room
Crew compartment

On the main deck you will find
AC acclimatised lounge/restaurant area, with a coffee / tea /buffet table offering you coffee/tea throughout the day. It also has a wide flat screen TV, DVD/MP3 player, in house sound system, library and comfortable sitting area with plug points for laptop use.

Outside in front of the lounge area there is another sitting area in the shade with comfortable cushions, where you could have your afternoon tea while cruising and taking in the beautiful colours of the Indian Ocean.
The galley and a spacious cold room
Linen storage room
Dive rental storage area
Business centre with internet and all business centre facilities.
Camera table
Camera recharging table
Seperate toilet
A platform at the back of the main deck with two fresh water showers
Two comfortable superior rooms

From the outside as well as from the inside a staircase will lead you to the upper deck and bridge area with the bridge area with sofa seating area to accompany the captain while driving the boat
Outside shaded sitting area in front of the bridge with fabulous view
Our beautiful and very spacious two Suite rooms.
Main open air dining area and bar where you will be served semi buffet meals prepared by our fine dining chef while enjoying our fine selection of (non) alcoholic beverages.
From the dining area a staircase ultimately leads you to a spacious sun deck, which is partially shaded and has a Jacuzzi and a sitting area in the middle and some lounge chairs to catch that nice tan.

Built :	03/07/1905
Port of Registration :	Male’ / Republic of Maldives
Length (m) :	38.2M
Width (m) :	10.36M
Maximum Guests :	20 Guests
No. of Cabins :	10 (2 Suite, 2 Deluxe, 6 Standard)
No. of Bathrooms :	13 bathrooms
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)
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 52KW Marine-Gen set
	1 x Zenith Isuzu 16KW Marine-Gen set
Electric Voltage :	220 / 50 Hz, 24 hrs / day
Fresh Water capacity :	10,000 Liters (10 Tons)
Water Maker :	1 x WASCO Desalinator 400 Liters / hr. 10 tons / day
	1 x WASCO Desalinator 600 Liters / hr. 15 tons / day
Laudry Service :	YES
Diving Dhoni :	YES
Nitrox on Board ?	YES
HP Compressors :	2 x Bauer 320l HP compressors
Nitrox Gen :	Nitox custom made water cooled membrane system
FA Oxygen on board :	YES, 10,500 Liters
Dive Gear Rental :	YES – Scubapro brand

Carpe Vita - Cabins

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Carpe Vita has 10 comfortable cabins of different standards divided over 3 decks. The different cabin types are suite (2), superior (2) and standard (6). All cabins have individually controlled AC, safety deposit boxes and TV screens with DVD players and their own private bathrooms. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of 3 pins US type. All the cabins have a name of a sea life creature instead of a number.

Suite
The very spacious suite cabins, Nos. 1 and 2.  The cabins 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.

Suite - double bed set up	Suite - double bed set up
Suite - twin bed set up	Suite - twin bed set up

Superior
The Carpe Vita has two superior cabins, nos. 3 and 4 located on the main deck with 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
A total of 6 standard cabins, nos. 5 – 10 are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. All cabins have one queen size bed and and super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, private ensuite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.

Standard cabin - 1 double and one single bed

Standard cabin - 1 double and one single bed

Carpe Vita - Prices

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Cabin	(1Jan12-30Apr12) 7 days / 10 days (Us$)	(01May12-28Oct 12) 7 days / 10 days (Us$)	(29Oct12-30Apr13) 7 days / 10 days (Us$)
Suite (2)	2905 / 3995	2,600 / 3,600	2905 / 3995
Superior (2)	2705 / 3795	2,400 / 3,400	2705 / 3795
Standard (6)	2505 / 3595	2,200 / 3,200	2505 / 3595
Charter-20 pax	Email	Email	Email

Please note that there is an $8 per night Maldivian bed tax that will be charged on top of the prices above per guest
Single cabin, non sharing cabin +80%
Non divers receive a 10% discount from the above prices
Nitrox $150 per week and $200 for 10 days
*For full charters to Baa and Raa atoll + $1500 fuel surcharge.

What is included in the price:
Accommodation in air conditioned cabins, ensuite shower (with hot water) toilet,
toiletries, towels and beach towels.
• 4 guided dives per day (depending on your arrival time in Malé, weather conditions
and 24-hours no diving before fly safety rule) including night dives.
• 4 dives a day
• Air-conditioning in all enclosed areas.
• Full board meals, Pre Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Inter Dive Fresh snacks.
• Drinking water.
• Two (2) Glasses of Wine or Beer at dinner time.
• Tea and coffee available 24h.
• Soft Drinks
• DVD library and Books Library.
• Audio and video entertainment centre.
• Tanks: 12 ltr Aluminium DIN/INT, weights and weight belts
• PADI Instructor (English speaking) and Dive Master guide (English speaking)
services - Guides to Divers max Ratio 1:8
• Snorkelling equipment for non-divers.
• BBQ on a deserted island
• Island hopping
• Airport Transfer (Male’ – Boat – Male’), Meet and Assist

What is not included:
• Scuba Equipment rental (with the exception of Discover Scuba Diving Experience and Open Water Course, in which equipment rental is included in the fee, but limited to its duration).
• Extra Dives are charged at 25 US$ each, not including equipment rental.
• Nitrox $150 per week and $200 for 10 days
• Dive Insurance coverage.
• Bed tax ( US$ 8 / person per night)
• Extra alcoholic drinks.
• Special occasion extra packages (birthday, anniversary, Christmas and New Years
Eve celebration etc.)


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Payments and Deposits:
Upon time of reservation more than 60 days prior to the trip departure date a down payment of 30% (non refundable) is required within 7 days to confirm the booking.
Final payment (non-refundable) is due 60 days from the departure date
Cancellation policy
More than 60 days before departure - loss of deposit
Less than 60 days before departure - No refund
Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. does not offer refunds in the event of personal injury, airplane delay, mechanical breakdowns, weather, sickness, strikes, war, criminal acts, quarantine, acts of god, if another guest requires immediate evacuation and the vessel must return to port or any other event beyond its actual control. Guests are strongly advised to have valid dive medical, travel and cancellation insurances.

Courses	Description	Price	Included
Check dive	1 compulsary dive - for all certified divers coming on board	Foc
Discovery scuba diving	1 dive in a house reef for non-certified divers	$ 100	Equipment
Refresher course	1 dive for certified divers that have not dived in a while	$ 60
Scuba diver	3 theory lessons, 5 duves	$ 400	Certificate, logbook and equipment
Open water	5 theory lessons, 4 dives	$ 550	Logbook, Rdp and certificate
Scuba diver upgrade to Open water	2 theory lessons, 2 dives	$ 200	Certificate and equipment
Adventures in diving	Theory lessons, 3 dives	$ 250	Certification
Advanced course	Theory lessons, 5 dives	$ 350	Manual, slate and certificate
Peak performance bouyancy	Theory lessons, 2 dives	$ 150	Certificate
Nitrox / Ean	Theory lessons, 2 dives	$ 170	Manual and certificate
Digital under water photography	Theory lessons, 2 dives	$ 300	Camera, Manual, slate and certificate
U / w videography	Theory lessons, 3 dives	$ 300	Camera, manual and cerificate
Emergency first responder	1 full day theory and practical lessons	$ 250	Certificate

Description	Per Dive	Per Day	Per Week	9 days	Per 2 weeks
Complete set Bcd, Regulator, Computer, wetsuit and snorkel set			$ 220	$ 300	$ 440
Regulator	$ 5	$ 10	$ 50	$ 70	$ 100
Bcd	$ 5	$ 10	$ 50	$ 70	$ 100
Dive lamp	$ 8		$ 30	$ 40	$ 60
Dive computer	$ 10	$ 15	$ 50	$ 70	$ 100
Mask		$ 4
Snorkel		$ 2
Fins		$ 4
Wetsuit	$ 5	$ 10	$ 40	$ 50	$ 60
Snorkel set (mask, fins, snorkel)		$ 10	$ 30	$ 40	$ 60
Marker bouy	$ 1	$ 2	$ 8	$ 10	$ 16
Nirox tank	$ 10	$ 20	$ 100	$ 130	$ 200
Extra dive	$ 25
Air tank	Foc
Weight	Foc
Belt	Foc

Description	Time	Price
Windsurfing	1 hour	$ 30 per hour
	2-5 hours	$ 25 per hour
	> 6 hours	$ 20 per hour
O ring ride or Knee board	10 minutes	$ 25
	15 minutes	$ 30
Jet Ski	10 minutes	$ 40
	15 minutes	$ 75
Salsa lessons	Group lessons	Per person
	5 lessons	$ 120
	8 Lessons	$ 175
	10 Lessons	$ 200
Salsa lessons	Private Lessons	Per person
	1 person	$ 40
	2 person	$ 50

Carpe Vita - The diving and dive sites

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For our experienced team working at the fully equipped PADI Dive Centre on board your safety comes first.
We use a 55 foot (18 meters) diving dhoni built by the same company as the Carpe Vita itself with the best facilities, including hot water shower/ toilet, 2 fresh water showers at the back and a fresh water tank for cameras. All the diving equipment will be installed on the dhoni, giving more space to the Carpe Vita itself plus enhanced safety. Additional benefits will be fast and safe transfers to the dive sites and extra comfort for putting on your gear. Nitrox (EANx) breathing mixtures are available and prepared with the best quality equipment available on the market (Nuvair ® Membranes, Coltrisub and a Bauer Compressors);
Included also is
A very experienced PADI Instructor (more than 5000 dives) and Dive Master (more than 2000 dives). Guide/Divers ratio 1:8;
First Aid and Oxygen Tank on board;

Important rules for your Scuba Diving experience
(compulsory safety equipment required, dive insurance coverage required, mandatory dive briefings, check dives FOC);
Dive Insurance available on board;
PADI Dive Centre able to cater for beginners (from PADI Discover Scuba Diving up to several PADI Specialty Courses), as well as for very experienced divers ;
Dive gear rental services are available as well as SONY quality underwater video-cameras and cameras.

THE DIVE SITES - Maldives diving photos

Some useful translarions of commonly used Maldivian terminology
Atoll: A group of islands surrounded by a common reef formation
Etherevari: Sheltered area inside an Atoll
Falhu: Lagoon encircled by a reef sometimes with one or more islands inside
Faru: Large reef partially exposed at low tide
Finolhu: Island with few or no coconut trees
Futtaru: Reef where waves break
Giri: Small patch of coral a couple of meters below the surface
Kandhu: Sea inside Atoll Kandu
Kandu Olhi: Channel
Maa Kandu: Sea outside Atoll
Thila: Coral reef a few meters below the surface


ARI ATOLL- some of the popular dive sites

KUDARAH THILA

Type of dive: Reef dive
Description: One of the best dive sites for soft coral and fish life. The marine life here is so abundant, that the divers have named it ‘fish soup’. The thila is in a circular shape and can be covered in a single dive at different depths, if the current is not very strong.

MAAYA THILA

Type of dive: Reef dive / Night dive
Description: The thila is about 80mters in diameter. The whole thila can be done at different depths in a single dive. There are manycaves and overhangs around the thila. The large rocks on the north eastern side have large black coral trees growing on them. The site is famous for the sharks and a great barracuda which reside here. The site can be dived at any time of the day, each with different activity going on the reef. The best chance to get close to these creatures is at night time, when they are hunting. You will see sharks, barracudas, rays and eels trying to grab a morsel.

BATHALA MAAGA KANTHILA

Type of dive: Drift dive
Description: The northern tip of Magaa reef extends into Bathalaa Kandu, is home to a number of grey reef sharks and white-tip reef sharks. They can be seen patrolling along the reef looking for food.

MAALHOS THILA(BLUE CURVES)

Type of dive: Drift dive / Reef dive
Description: The thila is known for the abundance of soft coral growth on the thila, particularly the blue/violet colored variety that grows on the ceiling of the caves and overhangs, thus the name ‘blue caves’. In addition a large variety of fish life can be observed here.

RASDHOO MADIVARU

Type of dive: Drift dive / Channel dive
Description: The reef on the southern side of Rasdhoo drops vertically to the ocean depths. The site is home to a school of Scalloped Hammerhead sharks (sphyrna lewini). In the early hours of the morning they rise from the deep waters off the atoll into the shallower depths, accessible to divers.


SOUTH MALE ATOLL - some of the more popular dive sites

GURAIDHOO KANDU SOUTH

Type of dive: Drift dive / channel dive
Description: Since the eastern side of the channel is Open Ocean, large predatory fish can regularly be spotted here. This site is famous for sightings of sharks, schools of eagle rays and the occasional Sail fish and Hammerheads. The best condition to do the dive is when the current is flowing into the Atoll. The dive begins on the outer reef following the current into the atoll. Most of the pelagic species can be observed on the eastern side, where the reef drops off into the deep ocean. At the end of the dive in the channel, along the reef you can find overhangs with plenty of soft coral growth and small fish.

KANDOOMA THILA

Type of dive: Drift dive / reef dive
Description: Located in a channel, the reef is subject to strong currents at times. The ocean currents carry lot of nutrients to the reef, supporting an abundance of sea life.
The site is well renowned for the soft coral growth, turtles, diverse fish life and invertebrates found on the reef. At the reef slope you may find sharks and eagle rays.

EMBUDU KANDU (EXPRESS)

Type of dive: Drift dive / channel dive.
Description: Similar to Guraidhoo Kandu, but more sharks are likely to be spotted here.
The currents can be very strong at times. The stronger the current however the better chance of seeing sharks. Under the guidance of an experienced dive guide, the dive can be managed done easily.

PADI Discover Scuba Diving

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program introduces people to scuba diving in a highly supervised and relaxed manner. It dispels common misconceptions about scuba diving by letting individuals try it out and experience it for themselves. Under the guidance of a PADI professional, new divers learn basic safety concepts, how to put on equipment, swim around in a safe environment and discover a totally new world, the beautiful and peaceful underwater world.
On MV Carpe Vita the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is conducted at an open water dive site to give you a real life experience of what Scuba Diving is all about. This experience might get you ‘hooked’ for live on diving and on exploring further the wonders of the underwater sea life.
After trying scuba diving, many will choose to pursue certification by enrolling in a PADI Open Water Diver course, for which the new divers will earn credit (they will have had the first Confined Water Dive done).

IMPORTANT FOR ANY DIVER ON BOARD Carpe Vita
Every guest wanting to dive on board of the Carpe Vita has to declare his/her physical ability to support diving exercise and physical stress. Once on board, the student has to fill in the PADI Medical Statement Form without any areas being marked as a YES. If there are questions answered with YES, feel free to consult your physician or Carpe Vita Staff or both for any clarification you may need. Just note that if there still is a question answered with YES you need to have the form compiled and signed by a Physician, who will declare “I find no medical conditions that I consider incompatible with diving”. Diving will not be possible without the form properly signed. A visit to a local physician (at the student expenses) cannot be guaranteed during the cruise trip.

Nitrox or EANx - Main Info: Why should I dive with it? What is it? Where does it come from?
Nitrox breathing mixtures have become a must in the current diving industry because they provide the diver extended bottom time, compared to the air ones. There are many others reasons why divers that have tried it do not want to dive with normal air anymore: one reason particularly is the increased muscular power experienced during and after the dive. As for the other reasons we suggest you try it out and experience it yourself.. or feel free to contact us for additional information (e-mail link to info@mvcarpediem.com).

The Nitrox (or EANx) breathing gasses have the very same components as the normal diving air tanks, however the Oxygen (O2) content is increased. Normal air contains 21% of O2 (in volume), while Nitrox gasses have an O2 percentage that varies from 32% up to 40%. Normally the most frequently applied mixture is 32% (or EAN32). The compulsory need for a specific course, available on the Carpe Vita, result from the fact that the higher the O2 percentage in the breathing mixture the more shallow you can dive. Only diving professionals can teach you how to enjoy and make Nitrox a special scuba diving experience.

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