THE BOAT: The M/V Carpe Vita Explorer is a very luxurious addition to the Explorer Ventures Fleet! This 20 passenger, 125 foot wooden hull safari yacht provides guests with an exceptional and luxurious yachting experience, large, hotel style staterooms, hot tub and unmatched open air comfort!
When you board the vessel you'll be on the main deck where you'll find an indoor saloon/restaurant that includes a lounge and TV area. This inviting area features a large flat screen TV, DVD/MP3 player, sound system, sitting/library area including a buffet table and refrigerators.
Just forward of the salon area there is an outdoor shaded sitting area complete with comfortable cushioned benches. The main deck also includes a galley equipped with spacious commercial refrigerators/freezers, the office, common restroom, dive equipment rental/storage area and the swim platform at the back of the main deck (with two fresh water showers). There is also a specialized camera table in the outdoor area and a power charging station at the entrance. Staterooms 3 & 4 are found on this deck as well. From the main deck, you can access the upper deck via indoor or outdoor staircases. The upper deck includes staterooms 1 & 2 (the VIP Suites), the bridge and an aft al fresco dining area with a fully equipped main bar offering you a wide variety of spirits, wines, liquors, cocktails and beer. In the restaurant you will be served semi buffet meals prepared by our fine dining chef. There is a stairway from the upper deck to the beautiful Sun deck where you can choose a chaise in the sun or in the ample shaded area or to take a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi. Also from the main deck, you can take a stairway downstairs to access the large lower deck staterooms (numbers 5-10).
ROOM CONFIGURATIONS: All 10 cabins offer a private bath and shower, separately controlled air-conditioning and plenty of storage space. The 2 upper deck cabins are very large with a king bed or double beds and study area; the 2 main deck cabins can accommodate 2 individuals with 2 double beds or a couple in 1 queen; the 6 lower deck cabins offer a queen bed and a twin bed.
