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Royal Evolution - Liveaboard


Spread across 4 decks Royal Evolution is luxury diving at its finest. It is a superb combination of sophistication, elegance and total comfort from you can enjoy the best of Egypt and Sudan's Red Sea diving.

Accommodation onboard is made up of 10 twin cabins and 2 doubles. 2 of the twins are designed to cater for disabled guests. Each cabin has all the facilities you would expect from Royal Evolution such as TV, DVD, safety box, fridge, air conditioning and en-suite.

The lounge area has been designed for pure comfort and relaxation there is a full sound and viewing system with a large flat screen T.V to view the latest movies, or plug in your cameras and show off your images of the day. You will also find a fully stocked bar with beer, wine and soft drinks for after that hectic day of diving, or as an aperitif before dinner.

The dive deck is extremely well laid out catering for all diving need's, photographers will find a dedicated area including 2 air guns for drying equipment. Royal Evolution also caters for technical divers.

Royal Evolution has 2 stunning sun decks. The top deck houses a Jacuzzi and both have a bar, sun loungers, comfy chairs and sofas to relax and take in the stunning Red Sea coast and sun. For those who like to take a quiet moment you will also find a small reading and DVD library to choose from.

Agent Liveaboard verdict: Royal Evolution is an unforgettable diving liveaboard experience. An ideal luxury base to explore the best of the Red Sea in both Sudan and Egypt.


Sudan 14 day itinerary
DAY 1: Port Ghaleb – Embarkation – Sailing at Night to Fury Shoel or St.John reef.
DAY 2: Check dive at Fury Shoel or St.John reef. Diving the whole day. Sailing  after night dive to Uhrub reef.
DAY 3: Early morning dive at  Uhrub reef.  Sailing to Port Sudan.
DAY 4: Arriving early morning to Port Sudan for Visa Registration & local taxes payment (approx 2 hours), sailing to  Umbria wreck for two dives, sailing to Wingate reef for third & night dive.
DAY 5: Diving the whole day at Sanganeb reef (North & South plateau).
DAY 6: Early morning dive at North plateau of Sanganeb reef, then sailing to Shaab Rumi for second dive at "Cousteau Conshelf" and night dive.
DAY 7: Diving the whole day Shaab Rumi. Sailing early morning to Shab Suadi.
DAY 8: Early morning & morning dives at the Blue Belt (Toyota Wreck), third dive at the northern plateau of Shab Suadi, sailing at night to Angarosh reef.
DAY 9: Diving the whole day at Angarosh reef.

P.S : Sailing to Mesherifa for afternoon dive & overnight (only in October for the Manta season)
DAY 10: Sailing to Abington reef, diving the whole day, night dive and overnight.
DAY 11: Sailing to Merlo reef, diving the whole day, night dive and overnight.
DAY 12: Sailing early morning to Angarosh reef for 2 dives then Sailing to St.John reef.
DAY 13: Depending on weather conditions and arrival time (one or two dives) at St.John reef  , sailing to White Rock for afternoon & last dive, sailing to Port Ghaleb.
DAY 14: Port Ghaleb – Dis-Embarkation & last night hotel.

Sudan Deep South 14 day itinerary
DAY 1: Port Ghaleb embarkation, sailing at night to Fury Shoel or St.John
DAY 2: Diving the whole day at  Fury Shoel or St.John, sailing after night dive to Gotta Uhrub.
DAY 3: Morning dive at Gotta Uhrub, sailing to Port Sudan.
DAY 4: Arriving early morning to Port Sudan for Visa Registration & local taxes payment (approx 2 hours), sailing to  Umbria wreck for two dives, sailing to Wingate reef for third & night dive. Sailing after night dive to the Deep South "Dahret Abid"
DAY 5: Diving the whole day at Dahret Abid and Habili Abid & overnight.
DAY 6: Diving the whole day  at Dahret Darraka, Dahret Ghab and Habili Ghab & overnight.
DAY 7: Diving the whole day at Protector reef,  Hindi Gidir and Seil Ada & overnight.
DAY 8: Diving the whole day at Shaab Anbar, Habili Qaseer (PINACOLO) and Jumna, sailing at night to Sanganeb reef
DAY 9: Morning & Mid-afternoon dives at  Sanganeb North & South plateau, sailing to Shaab Rumi for afternoon & Night dive.
DAY 10: Morning & mid-afternoon dives at Shaab Rumi, sailing to Shaab Suadi (Blue Belt wreck) for afternoon & night dives dive.
DAY 11: Sailing early morning to Merlo reef for morning dive, sailing to Angarosh and Abington for mid-afternoon, afternoon & night dive.
DAY 12: Sailing early morning to Shaab El Hara for morning dive, then sailing to Abu Fanadir (North part of Sudan) for mid-afternoon & afternoon dives, sailing to St.John.
DAY 13: Arriving early morning to St.John for morning & mid-afternoon dives, then sailing to White Rock for afternoon & last dive. Sailing to Port Ghalib.
DAY 14: Arriving to Port Ghaleb  around 7:00AM & dis-embarkation (around 11:00AM).

N.B : All itineraries are subject to change without any notice depending on weather conditions.

Royal Evolution Prices 2011
Itinerary Cruise Duration Full Boat Charter Individual Booking
Sudan 13 nights EURO 56.999,00 (6) EURO 2.599,00 (6)
Sudan Deep South Suakin area 13 nights EURO 56.999,00 (6) EURO 2.749,00 (6)

Royal Evolution Prices 2012
Itinerary Cruise Duration Full Boat Charter Individual Booking
Sudan 13 nights EURO 56.999,00 (6) EURO 2.599,00 (6)
Sudan Deep South Suakin area 13 nights EURO 63.799,00 (6) EURO 2.899,00 (6)

* Fuel surcharges: In case of Government increase fuel price after 1st of May 09, a fuel supplement will be set accordingly

  1. All prices include accommodation (based on two people sharing), full board (including snacks between meals and after
    dives) mineral water, coffee, tea & most soft drinks, unlimited dives,12Ltr Alu.tank, Weights, airport meet, assist, transfers to & from nearest airport to embarkation port, entry visa, transfers & last/first night hotel when applicable.
  2. Alcoholic drinks; canned soft drinks, extra dive services, Nitrox fill, airfares, medical insurance & crew gratuities are not included.
  3. A supplement of 18 Euro per person per trip will be charged for local taxes on all Northern and Southern Itineraries.
  4. A supplement of 55 Euro per person per trip will be charged for Marine Park Fees on all Brothers Itineraries.
  5. A supplement of 90 Euro per person per trip will be charged for Marine Park Fees on all Marine Park Itineraries.
  6. A supplement of 395 Euro per person per trip will be charged for all Sudan trips for Sudan local taxes & entry visa
  7. Maximum guests per trip: 24
  8. A supplement of 30 Euro per night for the main deck cabins, on individual booking.
  9. A supplement of 65% from the cruise price for single cabin use.
March 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
10 Feb 24 Feb 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
24 Feb 7 Apr 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

April 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
7 Apr 21 Apr 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt
21 Apr 5 May 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt

May 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
5 May 19 May 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt
19 May 2 Jun 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt

September 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
22 Sep 6 Oct 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

October 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
6 Oct 20 Oct 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
20 Oct 3 Nov 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

November 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
3 Nov 17 Nov 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
17 Nov 1 Dec 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

December 2011
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
22 Dec 6 Jan 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

February 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
9 Feb 23 Feb 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
23 Feb 8 Mar 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

March 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
8 Mar 22 Mar 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
22 Mar 5 Apr 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

April 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
5 Apr 19 Apr 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt
19 Apr 3 May 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt

May 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
3 May 17 May 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt
17 May 31 May 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt
31 May 14 Jun 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan Deep South, Suakin group out from Port Ghaleb - Egypt

September 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
27 Sep 11 Oct 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

October 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
11 Oct 25 Oct 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
25 Oct 8 Nov 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

November 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
8 Nov 22 Nov 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
22 Nov 6 Dec 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt

December 2012
Departs Return Nights/Days Port Route
20 Dec 3 Jan 13/14 Port Ghalib/ Port Ghalib Sudan 2 weeks Depart. From Egypt
Technical Specifications
VESSEL TYPE Live Aboard - Mono hull
CONSTRUCTION Marine Grade Steel (Hull & Superstructure)
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY Bureau Veritas - Full Survey (Hull, Machinery,Load line, Intact & Damage Stabilities, Torsinal Vibration calculation, Ship Security plan)
REGISTRATION & FLAG STATE Egyptian
GOVERNMENTAL APPROVED Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
DIMENSIONS
  • Length Overall: 39.00 m
  • Length on Waterline: 35.60 m
  • Beam on Waterline: 8.20 m
  • Beam ( Molded ): 8.60 m
  • Hull Depth: 3.60 m
  • Hull Draft: 2.10 m
MACHINERY
  • Engines: 2 X CUMMINS KTA 38 – M1
  • Maximum rating: 1100hp@1800rpm +/- 2% Heavy Duty Operation
  • Gearbox: Twin Disc MG 6619 A
  • Ratio: 2.54 : 1
  • Propulsion: TEIGNBRIDGE Propellers Ltd. 2 X 5 Bladed Propeller
  • Diameter: 110 mm
  • Auxiliary: 2 X Doosan 120Kw@1500rpm 3 ph. 220/380V 50Hz 1 Caterpillar 87Kw@1500rpm 3 ph. 220/380V 50Hz
PERFORMANCE
  • Maximum Speed: 14 Knots @ 1800 rpm
  • Cruising Speed (Continuous): 12 Knots @ 1600 rpm
RANGE 2000 Nautical Miles (At cruising speed using 90% of total tankage and including auxiliary )
Diesel Fuel
  • 2 X 9 500 liters
  • 2 X 7 500 liters
  • 2 X 6 500 liters
Fresh Water
  • 2 X 7 000 liters
  • 2 X 4 000 liters
Black & Grey water 2 X 5 500 liters
Lube Oil
  • 1 X 400 liters
  • Ballast (Fresh Water)
  • 2 X 7 000 liters
Ballast (Fresh Water) 2 X 7 000 liters
PASSENGERS 24 Persons total
CREW 16 Persons total
MARINE REGULATIONS The vessel meet the following statutory regulations
  • International Load Line Convention certificate
  • International Convention on Tonnage Measurement certificate
MARINE PERMIT TO OPERATE The vessel is licensed as passenger ship for Coastal Operaration (600 nautical miles from refuge)

Cabin information

Guests Accomodation :

8 double/twin cabins containing:(3.6m X 4m = 14.40m2 including ensuite)

  • Twin beds (Two separate beds)
  • 1 X desk & chair
  • 2 X locker & drawer unit
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety box
  • Fully Air Conditioning with individual thermostat control
  • 1 X 34cm TV & DVD player entertainment system in each cabin
  • Music speaker with individual control 
  • Marine Satelite TV chanel receiver 
  • 1 X Shower/Toilet unit ensuite per cabin with complete amenities, hair dryer & 220V/110V power supply facilities
  • Smoking detector alarm
  • Automatic Sprinkler anti-fire detector
  • 1 X fire extinguisher - 6KG  

2 double/twin suites containing: (3.80m X 4.20m = 15.96m2 including ensuite)

  • 1 X Queen size bed
  • 1 X desk & chair
  • 2 X locker & drawer unit
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety box
  • Fully Air Conditioning with individual thermostat control
  • 1 X 34cm TV & DVD player entertainment system in each cabin
  • Music speaker with individual control  
  • Marine Satelite TV chanel receiver 
  • 1 X Shower/Toilet unit ensuite per cabin with complete amenities, hair dryer & 220V/110V power supply facilities
  • Smoking detector alarm
  • Automatic Sprinkler anti-fire detector
  • 1 X fire extinguisher - 6KG 

2 double/twin suites containing:   **Disabled Fiendly** (3.80m X 4.20m = 15.96m2 including ensuite)

  • Twin beds (Two separate beds)
  • 1 X desk & chair
  • 2 X locker & drawer unit
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety box
  • Fully Air Conditioning with individual thermostat control
  • 1 X 17" LCD & DVD player entertainment system in each cabin
  • Music speaker with individual control  
  • Marine Satelite TV chanel receiver 
  • 1 X Shower/Toilet unit ensuite per cabin with complete amenities, hair dryer & 220V/110V power supply facilities
  • Smoking detector alarm
  • Automatic Sprinkler anti-fire detector
  • 1 X fire extinguisher - 6KG 

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