MV Carpe Vita is a Maldives surf charter boat designed and built for guests that enjoy a full-service surf charter. Choose from Male or Central Atolls itineraries depending on the time of year and waves you want to surf. Carpe Vita is a 38m (127 ft) wooden hull long motor safari yacht, with a total of 10 cabins divided over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 guests.
What we love
16m Support Craft Dhoni with full diving & fishing facilites. Dive master and dive instrutor on board
5 star service with 13 crew on board looking after you every need
Cocktail bar and alfresco dining on the middle deck
What you love 6 REVIEWS
Carpe Vita
Carpe Vita it wore me out,
That’s what I wanted without a doubt,
Surf eat, surf eat, surf eat, sleep
Perfect wave does it right
A better crew you will not meet.
Carpe Vita boat trip
We are from the Gold Coast in QLD and were very lucky to have been thrown together with a great group from Manly in Sydney, from Brisbane and from the central NSW coast. Fourteen in all, a great size for the boat.
When setting of on the surfing trip of a lifetime, you are in the very competent hands of a local captain, (thanks Adam), who has exceptional local knowledge. We were fortunate to have Bob, an Aussie, as one of the surfing guides on our trip as well as Unco, a Maldivian. They ensured that the surfers amongst us got the best waves each day, that they were first out (most days) and were safe. The Carpe Vita has its own dhoni and crew and a dinghy for ease of getting in and out of the surfing areas, and they do an amazing job. Thanks guys!
For those non-surfers in the group, we could snorkel, swim, lay in the sun, watch all the surfing action or read a book. There was as much or as little to do as we wanted. A real holiday!
The meals on the boat were terrific. Chef Chandana and his assistant Akram, created 3 amazing buffets per day, all very fresh and all very different. I don’t know how they do it, but we were sure glad they did! Thanks guys!
Ajantha and Sanjay were our barmen and dinner waiters. They were like ninjas removing and replacing cups, plates and cutlery before you even knew you needed them. They were friendly, happy and became like family by the end of our week. Rofej was our cabin person and he did an amazing job cleaning. turning our bed down and keeping our room on the boat comfortable. Thanks Rofej! Thanks to everyone else, too, who made our week on the Crape Vita exceptional. Thanks Perfect Wave for making the surfing charter possible. We had so much fun, we’ll definitely be back!
Everything about the Carpe Vita and our 7 nights on board was sensational.
It is a ‘huge’, modern, well maintained, (great job Ibbi), comfortable vessel, and we felt safe at all times.
Agnes runs a tight ship and the 13 crew are very efficient at their roles and they do them happily and unobtrusively.
We are from the Gold Coast in QLD and were very lucky to have been thrown together with a great group from Manly in Sydney, from Brisbane and from the central NSW coast. Fourteen in all, a great size for the boat.
When setting of on the surfing trip of a lifetime, you are in the very competent hands of a local captain, (thanks Adam), who has exceptional local knowledge. We were fortunate to have Bob, an Aussie, as one of the surfing guides on our trip as well as Unco, a Maldivian. They ensured that the surfers amongst us got the best waves each day, that they were first out (most days) and were safe. The Carpe Vita has its own dhoni and crew and a dinghy for ease of getting in and out of the surfing areas, and they do an amazing job. Thanks guys!
For those non-surfers in the group, we could snorkel, swim, lay in the sun, watch all the surfing action or read a book. There was as much or as little to do as we wanted. A real holiday!
The meals on the boat were terrific. Chef Chandana and his assistant Akram, created 3 amazing buffets per day, all very fresh and all very different. I don’t know how they do it, but we were sure glad they did! Thanks guys!
Ajantha and Sanjay were our barmen and dinner waiters. They were like ninjas removing and replacing cups, plates and cutlery before you even knew you needed them. They were friendly, happy and became like family by the end of our week. Rofej was our cabin person and he did an amazing job cleaning. turning our bed down and keeping our room on the boat comfortable. Thanks Rofej! Thanks to everyone else, too, who made our week on the Crape Vita exceptional. Thanks Perfect Wave for making the surfing charter possible. We’ll definitely be back!
Epic!
My partner and I just came back from a Paradise on Earth called Maldives! One week on the charter boat Carpe Vita and One week at Kandooma Resort. What an experience! You can’t get any better! Carpe Vita is a dream boat charter: extremely comfortable, very tasty food, spa on the top floor, kindly and professional crew. My partner surfed different waves everyday, Cokes, Sultans, Chickens… The surf is great there! Meanwhile I was surrounded by dolphins, going to swim and visiting the islands. After the Carpe Vita trip in North Male we went to Kandooma Resort in South Male… The swell came and my partner surfed 3 different surf breaks, but he was in love for the Kandooma one, just right in front of the rooms! I had so much fun there and could use the Perfect Waves Surf centre to take surf classes with very professional instructors. Perfect Waves just got 2 new customers & we strong recommend their services as the best we have ever had. We are really delighted by the experience! Thank you so much Perfect Waves crew! You guys are legend 🙂
Big thanks to The perfect waves
Excellent surfing trip, I love ‘Carpe Vita’ & their service. Captain, the staff.
They done fantastic job.
My private cabin was so beautiful & comfortable, clean room.
It was so awesome surfing trip & their boats travel to the reef surf breaks. It made us easier to paddle to the reefs.
Bob is a great surfing guide & best surfer barrel rider.
Photographer Murray Fraser from Sprout Daily, done a great job taking pics of everyone,surfing, snorkelling, dive underwater. He’s also a great surfer too.
Im very happy with this surfing trip & love to come back again next year.
Cheers Julia
Excellent surfing trip
I love Carpe Vita their service, captain, the staff they done fantastic job.
My private cabin was so beautiful & comfortable, clean.
Its awesome surfing trip with boats travel to the reef surf breaks it made us easier to paddle to the reefs.
Bob is great surfing guide & best surfer barrel rider
Photographer Murray Fraser done a great job taking pics everyone surfing or snorkelling & dive underwater. He’s great surfer too
I’m very happy with this trip & love to come back again next year 🙂
Big thanks to The Perfect Wave team
Cheers Julia
Surfing Highlights
Machines
Laamu
Is one of the most photogenic waves in the Maldives. A fast, winding hollow right, best on an incoming tide or it can be too shallow.
Ying Yang
Laamu
One of the most consistent spots in the area that has a long inside section and can produces some incredibly hollow barrels.
Muli Inside / F1
Meemu
A very fast right, with long walls, hollow, barreling, can be shallow, but still with a safe ending.
Inside Mikados
Thaa
Powerful waves with fast, hollow walls. Can produce some awesome barrels and considered one of Maldive’s best waves.
Mauroofs of Kasabu
Dhaarlu
A break outside Kudahuvadhoo island is a right-hander works best on light north/northwest winds and a good southwest swell.
Veyvah
Meemu
Perfect left hander with long wall. Easy take off with several options with long rides. Not too heavy – great fun.
Cokes
Honkeys
One of the most consistent waves of North Male Atoll off the island of Thanburudhoo which is uninhabited. This is an excellent, long, world-class left-hander. Its mirror, Sultans, breaks on the other side of the island.
Sultans
Quarters
Natives / Foxys
Pricing & Packages
Upper Deck Suite
The very spacious Suite cabins, are located at the upper deck. The cabins have king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds (39 inches), a flat screen TV plus DVD/MP3 player, desk/chair/dresser, two hanging closets, windows throughout the side of the cabin, bathroom with dual sink and a shower cubicle.
Superior Cabin
The Carpe Vita has two Superior cabins 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 en-suite bathroom and shower cubicle.
Standard Cabin
A total of 6 Standard cabins are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. All cabins have one queen size bed and super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, private en-suite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.
Inclusions
• Airport meet & greet at Male’ airport and domestic terminals by Perfect Wave ground services.
• Group return airport transfers.
• Accommodation in air-conditioned twin cabins.
• Dhoni support boat for flexible surf break access.
• Full Board – 3 buffet meals daily, plus snacks.
• Unlimited tea and instant coffee (Espresso coffee at extra cost).
• Unlimited mineral water with Perfect Wave refillable water bottle.
• 5m Dinghy (tender).
• Use of basic snorkelling & fishing gear.
• Maldivian Specialty Beach BBQ (Central & Southern Atolls only; when weather and surf permits).
• Maldives green tax
• Maldives GST.
• SGA Trained Expert Surf Guide.
• TPW Traveller Care Guarantee.
Extra Costs:
• Domestic airfares required from Male to Outer Atolls. Allow US$325 each way for airfare and board bag (max 7 foot, 25kg). Note Surfboards as checked luggage are restricted to one boardbag per surfer, Max 25kg and 7 foot (2m) in length. If you are planning on taking more than 1 board in separate board bags you could try taping all the board bags together so they present as just 1 piece of luggage. The surfboard weight is included in the passenger allowance of 25kg, for example: a surfer brings a suitcase + 1 surf bag, total allowance is 25kg. Note there is also a new “Oversize penalty” of US$100 if your boardbag exceeds these dimensions but can still be carried by the airline. But oversize boardbags are at risk of not fitting on the aircraft and could be left behind.
• Maldives Mandatory Service Charge (replaces tipping, allow USD$120 per person for 7-10 day charter)
• Photography service. US$50 for 10 photos of your choice. US$100 for full suite of photos. Camera used is a Canon 70D SLR and photos will be taken from land, boat or tender.
• Alcohol and other bar items such as Espresso coffee is available for purchase on board. If you have any special requests, please let us know well in advance and we will do our best to organize your favourite brand.
• Fuel surcharge for trips outside of Male Atolls (Thaa, Laamu, Dhaalu, Gaafu Dhaalu and other Outer Atolls).
Scuba diving
• Diving at US$95 per dive, Rental equipment, dive courses and retail charges
• Dive Insurance (mandatory) only if you will be diving during your surf trip
WiFi Packages
• 40 USD + 16% GST + 10% Service Charge for unlimited GB
• Repeater FOC wifi
Built : 2011
Port of Registration : Male’ / Republic of Maldives
Length (m) : 38.2 (127 feet)
Width (m) : 10.36 (34 feet)
No. of Cabins : 10 (2 Suite, 2 Deluxe, 6 Standard)
No. of Bathrooms : 13
Air-Condition : In any enclosed area of the Boat and in each Cabin
No.of Crew : 10
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 52KW Marine-Gen set
1 x Zenith Isuzu 16KW Marine-Gen set
Electric Voltage : 220 / 50 Hz, 3 Phase, 24hrs/ 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
Safety equipment: Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, life jackets, emergency alarm
Laundry Service : YES
Diving Dhoni: YES (L: 61 feet/ W: 20 feet)
Nitrox on Board
HP Compressors : 2 x L&W 420 electric
Nitrox Gen : Nitrox L&W
FA Oxygen on board:, 10,500 Liters
Dive Gear Rental : YES – Scubaprobrand
Diving School : YES
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.
Floor plan
(right click and ‘open in a new tab’ to see this image in a higher resolution.
Perfection Pass is the world’s first surf travel loyalty program. If you are a repeat client of Perfect Wave, please apply for your membership and enjoy the following extra inclusions if you book a trip with Perfect Wave Carpe Vita:
- US$50 off your bar bill, if you are a repeat Perfect Wave client and Perfection Pass holder.
The Vessel
The MV Carpe Vita is a surf charter boat designed and built for guests that enjoy a full service surf & dive charter. The MV Carpe Vita is a 38m (125 feet) long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull, designed and built by experienced Maldivian boat builders. It will be accompanied by a specially designed new 18 Metre (61 foot) Dhoni (diving & surfing tender) to meet the needs and comfort of both divers & surfers. 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.
Activities
Diving facilities (on request – please advise at time of booking) - scuba diving in the Maldives is world-class,. It's one of the best places in the world to spot manta rays and whale sharks; this should be more than enough to convince anyone to travel there, but there is more. Reef sharks including whitetip and grey reef are quite common, together with big tunas, Napoleon fish, eagle and stingrays. Stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, island visits. Beach BBQ (Central & Southern Atolls only; when weather and surf permits) & Jet Ski use available on all Perfect Wave run charters.
Surfing
Carpe Vita sails the North & South Male Atolls and throughtout the Central Atolls such as Meemu, Thaa and Laamu Atolls. Central offers spots exposed to all directions and for all levels, so there's always a left- or a right-hander well-protected from the predominant SW wind directions.. All spots in the Meemu Atoll are on a coast line facing to the east. All spots are close to each other so that you can change spots within a few minutes! North Male has some of the best Maldivian surf breaks including Chicken’s & Cokes, while in South Male Quarters & Foxys are just two of the world class waves in this magical part of the Indian Ocean.
Captain & Crew
With 13 crew on board to take care of your every need, this is a truly service-inspired charter boat. Captain Adam is one of the best captains in the Maldives with many years experience navigating the best boats through every atoll in the Maldives, so he has your safety covered. He is supported by his 2nd in charge and they have another 2 boat boys & an onboard engineer looking after every element to run a smooth & trouble free surfari. You have 2 chefs dishing up 3 meals per day of a mix of Asian and Western dishes and they are assisted by a fulltime barman and waiter for evening cocktails and a truly fine dining experience. Each day your cabin is turned over by your own room attendant and fresh towels and sheets are just a request away.
Surf Guide
One of the most important parts of any surf charter is your surf guide. Your surf guide on Carpe Vita is employed full-time by TPW Maldives and trained by ISA (International Surf Association) as a Surf instructor and SGA (Surf Guide Association) in safety, rescue, first aid and hospitality. All our hand-selected, well-trained guides have been running surf charters for many years, and are the best and most experienced in the Maldives. With the largest network of surf operations in the Maldives, they know where and when it is good and will put you in the spot. They will also be in daily contact with TPW Regional Operations Manager to ensure you have everything covered for an amazing Maldivian surf experience.
Dhoni - Support Vessel
For recreation you have a separate support craft, called a Dhoni. This vessel is a fully equipped surf & dive craft to take you to surf and dive spots while the mother ship is anchored in a safe vantage point. You have another 3 crew on this boat to look after your every need along with another 15 ft dingy to get nice and close to the breaks. For the divers on board you have two experienced dive masters to do dives in between surfs or even a Padi certified dive course for non surfers.
Enquire
Disclaimer - The trip booked is operated by independent operator(s) and is not part of or in partnership with Perfect Wave Travel. Perfect Wave Travel acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. Perfect Wave Travel obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. Perfect Wave Travel has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
Terms and Conditions - All bookings are subject to Terms & Conditions. By submitting this booking form you have confirmed that you accept and will be bound by these terms.
Award Winning
World Class
Customer Service
Global Company
Multiple Locations
Around The World
Traveller Care Guarantee
24/7 Worldwide
Emergency Support
Perfection Pass
The World's First
Surfer Loyalty Program
Best Price Guarantee
Find A Price Cheaper
And We'll Match It!
Nearby & Similar Experiences
