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Carpe Diem Phinisi

A luxurious liveaboard offering diving, water activities and land exploration for up to 10 guests.
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Aerial view of the ship
Bow with masts
Lifebuoy
Ship and a motorboat
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Starting at:
$2,730 / Person
Shared, small group cruise based on DBL occupancy
7 - 10 Days
6 Itineraries
10 Guests
4 Cabins
  • rowing Adventure
  • family Family
  • snorkel mask Diving

Overview

Extensively refitted in 2017, the 98-ft Carpe Diem is a traditional Indonesian phinisi boat offering year-round liveaboard dive cruises within the Indonesian Archipelago. You can look forward to diving or snorkeling, kayaking or simply relaxing and lounging upon the deck, while being served by a world-class crew and a private chef. With four beautifully appointed cabins, Carpe Diem Phinisi can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests.

Cabins

Carpe Diem’s air-conditioned cabins can be configured to suit a variety of sleeping arrangements, ideal for families, couples or groups of friends. The impressive Master Cabin on the Main Deck spans almost the entire width of the boat and has a skylight and large windows on three sides to let in plenty of sunlight, as well as a separate shower-room and en-suite bathroom.

Three more cabins sit on the Lower Deck; one of which can be set as either twin or double that is ideal for friends or siblings to share, while the other two can be set up as triples with a double bed and a top bunk for an additional guest. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom and features gorgeous teakwood floors, Indonesian textiles, a writing desk, and ample storage space.

Life On Board

The expansive Main Deck sweeps above the Master Cabin to the wheelhouse presenting an alfresco dining area. The upper deck invites you to the lounge with a low table, hammock and sun loungers. This multi-use teak-floored space is ideal for activities such as sunrise yoga sessions before gearing up for the day’s activities, and then relaxing with a cocktail as the sun goes down.

Feast on imaginative dishes comprising locally-sourced fresh ingredients around the central dining table, or lie in the sun with a book while cruising through the islands. On the Upper Deck there is another chill-out area with sun loungers and unobstructed views all around, and on the Fore Deck there is a dive station. Inside you will find a cosy salon with a 10-seater dining table, a galley-kitchen, and a library stocked with plenty of books.

Exploring The Underwater World

With an affinity for ocean conservation, Carpe Diem’s crew happily caters to beginners and experienced divers, as well as snorkelers. All dives are accompanied by qualified dive guides bringing together the essential combination of local knowledge and international standards. As a testament to Carpe Diem’s commitment to safety, each diver is provided with a waterproof GPS locator. Full first aid and oxygen equipment is on board.

Other Activities

There are nine friendly and professional crew members on the Carpe Diem Liveaboard Indonesia, including a cruise director. You can look forward to beach barbecues, snorkeling activities in gin-clear water on shallow reefs, expeditions to little-known dive sites, as well as visits to remote villages to learn more about the people, history and cultures of Indonesia. The crew can also set you up with stand-up paddleboards and kayaks.

The intimate cruises are crafted around the dream of facilitating adventures and fun, both above and below the surface for small groups, families and individuals who are looking for superb, personalized service.

Itineraries & Prices

All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.

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7-Day A
8-Day B
8-Day C
8-Day D
10-Day E
10-Day F

7 Day - Central Raja Ampat

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Embarkation

AM: We will pick you up at the ferry or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack.

PM: We will have an afternoon and night dive in Friwinbonda or Sapokreng.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 1 - Boarding Carpe Diem
Location
Waisai Ferry
Day
1 / 7

Mioskon & Yenbuba

4 dives.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 2 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 7

Piaynemo

3 dives. After the 3rd dive, we will go to the Piaynemo viewpoint and explore the lagoon.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 3 - Diving in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 7

Yangefo

4 dives.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 4 - Kayaking
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 7

Manta Sandy & Sauwandarek

2 dives in the morning at Manta Sandy & Manta Slope Afternoon and night dive in Sauwandarek.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 5 - Dinner Set Up
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 7

Kri

2 morning dives. In the afternoon we make our way back to Waisai.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 6 - Manta Ray
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 7

Disembarkation

We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.

Carpe Diem's 7-Day Central Raja Ampat - Day 7 - Tender
Location
Waisai Ferry
Day
7 / 7
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8 Day - Central and North Raja Ampat

itinerary map

Embarkation

AM: Meet guests at the Waisai Ferry terminal at 11:00. Welcome drinks on board and safety briefing.

PM: It’s time for a check dive in the afternoon and night dive at either Friwinbonda or Mioskon

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day One - Ship Side View
Location
Waisai Ferry
Day
1 / 8

Pulau Wai

AM: Two morning dives at Pulau Wai.

PM: Afternoon and possible night dives at Yenbuba or Sauwandarek.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Two - Sundeck
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 8

Yangefo

4 dives at various spots around Yangefo.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Three - Ship Drone View
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 8

Piaynemo

Visit Piaynemo. 3 dives and a land excursion to the Lookout Point for that classic Raja Ampat photo opportunity and visit to the lagoon.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Four - Evening On Board
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 8

Manta Sandy

AM: 2 Dives at Manta Sandy to try and see majestic Manta Rays that tend of group there.

PM: Afternoon and Night dives at Sauwanderek or Yenbuba.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Five - Sailing
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 8

Cape Kri, Blue Magic & Sardine Reef

4 Dives at Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Sardine Reef and Mioskon or Friwinbonda.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Six - Lounge
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 8

Mike’s Point

Two morning dives at Mike’s Point or Batu Lima.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Seven - Boat Details
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
7 / 8

Disembarkation

Transfer to Waisai Ferry at 0900.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and North Raja Ampat - Day Eight - Ship Drone View
Location
Waisai Ferry
Day
8 / 8
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8 Day - Central and South Raja Ampat

itinerary map

Embarkation

PM: We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack as we make our way to Raja Ampat. If the time allows, we will have an afternoon and a night dive. 

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 1 - Boarding Carpe Diem
Location
Sorong
Day
1 / 8

Dampier Strait

We will do 4 dives a day on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Straight such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pigmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, Bumphead Parritfish and many more. 

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 2 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 8

Dampier Strait

We will do 4 dives a day on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Straight such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pigmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, Bumphead Parritfish and many more. 

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 3 - Sundeck
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 8

Manta & Piaynemo

AM: In the morning, we will dive at 2 sites renowned for observing manta rays.

PM: In the afternoon, we will have 1 dive at Piaynemo and hike to the famous viewpoint before starting our southward journey as the sun sets. 

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 4 - Breathtaking nature in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 8

Misool

We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet or Boo to take in de variety of landscapes, colorful soft corals, huge sea fans and spot different species of pigmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 5 - Kayaking
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 8

Misool

We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet or Boo to take in de variety of landscapes, colorful soft corals, huge sea fans and spot different species of pigmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 6 - Turtle
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 8

Misool

Today, we will have 2 morning dives and then start our way to Sorong. Do keep an eye for dolphins and whales! 

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 7 - Dinner Set Up
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
7 / 8

Disembarkation

AM: We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Central and South Raja Ampat - Day 8 - Sunset
Location
Sorong
Day
8 / 8
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8 Day - Komodo National Park

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Embarkation

AM: Airport pick up in the morning.

PM: We will sail to Sabolan for check dive and night dive.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 1 - Sailing
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
1 / 8

Sebayor, Tatawa Besar & Gili Lawa

AM: Diving in Sebayor, Tatawa Besar, Gili Lawa. These sites offer healthy coral with a variety of colours.

PM: Sunset trekking.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 2 - Komodo Dragon
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
2 / 8

Central Komodo

AM & PM: 4 dives Tatawa Kecil, Mawan, Shotgun.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 3 - Padar Island
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
3 / 8

Batu Bolong, Karang Makassar & Padar

AM: Diving in Batu Bolong and Karang Makassar. Those are the highlight of Komodo with a lot of different fish and maybe manta rays.

PM: Afternoon dive in Padar. Sunset on Pink beach in Padar.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 4 - Komodo National Park
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
4 / 8

Manta Alley, Loh Sera

AM: 2 dives in Manta Alley. This site offers high probability of seeing manta rays.

PM: Afternoon dive in Loh Sera.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 5 - Pink Beach
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
5 / 8

South Rinca

4 dives in south of Rinca.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 6 - Sundeck
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
6 / 8

Siaba, Penga, Loh Buaya & Kelor

AM: Diving in Siaba and Penga.

PM: Afternoon, see the dragons in Loh Buaya's ranger station. Evening at Kelor island.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 7 - Dining Table at Sundeck
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
7 / 8

Disembarkation

AM: Sail back to Labuan Bajo. Airport transfer at noon.

Carpe Diem's 8-Day Komodo National Park - Day 8 - Tender
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
8 / 8
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10 Day - Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Sorong to Kaimana

itinerary map

Embarkation

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack while we are pulling the anchor and start our journey to South Raja Ampat.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Sorong to Kaimana - Day 1 - Boarding Carpe Diem
Location
Sorong
Day
1 / 10

Daram

3 dives in Daram and night dive in Yeliyet.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Sorong to Kaimana - Day 2 - Sailing
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 10

Fiabacet

4 dives in Fiabacet area.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Sorong to Kaimana - Day 3 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 10

Boo

3 dives in Boo area and we will start crossing to Pulau Pisang.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Sorong to Kaimana - Day 4 - Diving in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 10

Pulau Pisang

3 dives and then we start crossing to Momon.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 5 - Diving among Schools of Fishes
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 10

Momon

AM: 2 dives on Momon pinnacle.

PM: In the afternoon, excursion to the waterfall. Then we start crossing to Triton Bay.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 6 - Kayaking
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 10

Triton Bay

4 dives per day.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 7 - Sundeck
Location
Triton Bay
Day
7 / 10

Triton Bay

4 dives per day.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 8 - The Kaleidoscopic Beauty of The Underwater World
Location
Triton Bay
Day
8 / 10

Whale sharks

AM: Early morning, diving below the bagan (local bait fishing boats) with whale sharks. The whale sharks feed on the bait fish that are attracted by the bagan lights at night. The encounter with whale sharks is not ensured at 100%.

PM: In the afternoon we will start our way to Kaimana, where we will spend the night. 

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 9 - Freediving
Location
Triton Bay
Day
9 / 10

Disembarkation

We will take you to the airport or your hotel.

Carpe Diem's 10-Day Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Sorong to Kaimana - Day 10 - Carpe Diem from Above
Location
Kaimana
Day
10 / 10
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10 Day - Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat: Kaimana to Sorong

itinerary map

Embarkation

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin while we pull up the anchor. In the afternoon, we will go to Namatote Island and check with the bagan (local bait fishing boats) if they saw whale sharks this morning. 

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 1 - Aboard Carpe Diem
Location
Kaimana
Day
1 / 10

Triton Bay

Very early morning, we will dive under the bagan with whale sharks. In the afternoon, we will do 2 dives in Triton Bay.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 2 - Underwater World
Location
Triton Bay
Day
2 / 10

Triton Bay

4 dives.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 3 - Crystal Clear Water
Location
Triton Bay
Day
3 / 10

Triton Bay

3 dives and we start crossing to Momon.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 4 - Sailing
Location
Triton Bay
Day
4 / 10

Momon

AM: 2 morning dives.

PM: After lunch, excursion to the waterfall and we start crossing to Pulau Pisang.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 5 - Sundeck
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 10

Pulau Pisang

3 dives and we start crossing to South Raja Ampat.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 6 - Diving in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 10

South Raja Ampat

4 dives per day.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 7 - Colorful Underwater World
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
7 / 10

South Raja Ampat

2 morning dives and we start our journey to Sorong.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 8 - Diving with Turtle
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
8 / 10

Disembarkation

We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.

Carpe Diem's Triton Bay & South Raja Ampat Kaimana to Sorong - Day 9 - Misool
Location
Sorong
Day
9 / 10
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Accommodations

Social Areas

Sun Deck
Cabin
Outdoor Dinning
Sun Deck
On The Deck
Side Deck
Sun Deck
Cabin interior with skylight
Deck and masts
Table on the deck in the evening
Side corridor

Suites & Cabins

Carpe Diem's Standard Cabin Carpe Diem's Standard Cabin Carpe Diem's Standard Cabin Carpe Diem's Standard Cabin - Bathroom
4 Cabins

Standard Cabin

Guests
2
Size
12 m² / 129 ft²
Beds
Double

Guests can enjoy plenty of sunlight and magnificent views from the Main Deck's Master Suite that features large windows on three sides and a skylight. The cabin also has ample storage and working spaces, plus a stylish water closet and a separate shower room.

Technical Information

Deck Plan

Features

  • Air conditioning

Equipment

  • Diving gear
  • Diving platform
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Stand up paddleboard
  • Kayaks / Canoes
** Use of certain equipment at additional cost, ask for details

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Pricing Policies
  • All non-charter prices displayed are PER PERSON
  • High season supplements apply
  • Number of dives is indicative and may vary, up or down, depending on prevailing conditions. Minimum requirements Advanced Open Water or recognized equivalent
  • Price as published will be for Pandan, Cengkeh and Kayu Manis Cabins only For Pala Cabin, price is as advertised plus 5%
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