MV Royal Evolution

Overview

This 39m vessel, designed by divers, for divers, is built with long distance dive trips in mind and is the first boat with permission to operate this itinerary to Sudan departing from Egypt.  Royal Evolution is an extremely stable vessel, equipped for the distance.

It is a spacious vessel with equal attention paid to the interior and exterior facilities.  This high level of comfort, combined with access to the best the Red Sea has to offer, makes this a compelling choice for divers. Royal Evolution offers roomy sun decks with plenty of space and choice of seating for relaxing, in or out of the sun.

Accommodation

Royal Evolution has 10 twin cabins and 2 double main deck cabins (one with disabled facilities).  All have en-suite shower, A/C, mini bar, TV & DVD, desk and chair and music system.  Cabins have individual fire safety equipped.

Other Facilities

There is a large dive deck with nitrox, photo editing facilities and 12l & 15l cylinders.  Facilities are available for technical kit and rebreathers (please give prior notice & details).  Royal Evolution has a lounge/diner with generous seating, a large screen TV & DVD.

Specification

Length: 39m; Beam: 8.20m; Engines: 2 x 1100 hp; GRT 476 t; Cruising speed 12 knots; Range: 2,000 nautical miles

Navigation / Safety

2 x 25 person SOLAS approved life rafts; 8 x SOLAS life buoys; 10 x SOLAS approved life jackets; Flares; fire alarm and automatic sprinkler system; bilge alarm; 20 fire extinguishers; CO2 and fireflood system for engine; O2 cylinders with demand valve and First Aid; 24-hour crew watch.

Price from £2,295 + Visa, please contact Regaldive for a quote. Some special offers available.

Schedules & prices

Date	Itinerary	Embark	Notes	Price
18 Dec 2013	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2695
12 Feb 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2425
26 Feb 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2325
12 Mar 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2325
26 Mar 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2345
23 Apr 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2795
07 May 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2795
21 May 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2895
04 Jun 2014	Egypt to Suakin Expedition	Red Sea - Port Ghalib	50+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced	£2855

Dive info

The Red Sea's Legendary Southern Waters

Many of Sudan’s varied dive sites hold an almost mythical status with divers from around the world. A few of them are steeped in historical significance and most of them play host to a formidable range of marine life.

The development of Sudan as a dive destination has been restricted in the past by relatively difficult access to Sudan’s coastal waters. The country’s reefs therefore remain uncrowded and are well preserved.

From Angarosh to Sanganeb

The warm, crystal clear waters of Sudan support over 400 varieties of coral and over 1500 species of fish, turtle and shark. Schooling fish are encountered in copious numbers. Barracuda, Spotted Stingrays, Moray Eels and huge Parrott fish are all regularly seen. Sudan’s coastal waters are also recognized as one of the best places in the world for Shark enthusiasts to encounter schools of scalloped hammerheads alongside many other species of shark.

Jacques Cousteau

In the early 1960’s, Jacques Cousteau placed Sudan firmly in the psyche of divers worldwide with his experiments in living underwater. The wreck of Conshelf II provides a fascinating window into this unique chapter of diving history.

Close by to Port Sudan, the World War II wreck, the Umbria, is one of the best preserved wrecks in the Red Sea and can lay claim to being one of the world’s great wreck dives.

Diving

Although conditions at dive sites vary greatly, there are a number of deep and drift dives making Sudan a destination that best suits experienced divers. It is a pre-requisite that divers are qualified to a minimum of Advanced PADI Open Water, or equivalent, with a minimum of 50 logged dives.

Tailormade Holidays and Twin Centres

We offer tailormade holidays for the majority of the destinations we feature, giving the option to stay for as many nights as you choose. Although we display the prices as 7 nights, these are sample package prices; we can offer you more flexibility.

Many of the destinations featured outside of Egypt are based on flights using scheduled airlines with daily departures. Most fly from the main London airports and some airlines also offer regional UK departures.

Our small, specialised team can also suggest twin centre options for many destinations. Please enquire about the possibilities for a given destination so you can enjoy more than one area during your holiday. Experience contrasting diving as well as varying above water attractions.

Flight Information

Flights depart from Gatwick and Manchester to Marsa Alam, Egypt. Current schedule Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Departure Tax

There is no departure tax when leaving Egypt or Sudan.

Passports

Passengers travelling to Egypt and Sudan must have six months valid on their passport from the date of departure from Sudan. It is your responsibility to check enaure your passport is valid and you fulfil any entry requirements. British nationals should go to www.fco.gov.uk

You will require a minimum of 4 blank pages in your passport.

Other nationalities should check with their respective consular office.

Visas

You will be required to purchase an entra visa for Egypt on arrival at Marsa Alam. Prices are approximately $18.

You will also require a visa for Sudan; this is paid for on arrival. You will receive the paperwork at time of booking and are required to return the visa information form for Sudan as soon as possible. A minimum of 6 weeks may be required to process your paperwork.

When you return back to Marsa Alam's Port Ghaleb at the end of your trip on Royal Evolution, a further Egyptian visa will be purchased for you, which is also included in the holday package price.

Vaccinations

Recommended vaccinations are yellow fever, cholera, typhoid, tetanus and meningitis C.

Vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure with your local GP or travel clinic.

Further information regarding vaccinations for travel to Egypt and Sudan can be found at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and from your local healthcare provider.

Itineraries

Although conditions at dive sites vary greatly, there are a number of deep and open water drift dives making Sudan a destination that best suits experienced divers.

It is a pre-requisite that divers are qualified to a minimum of Advanced PADI Open Water, or equivalent, with a minimum of 50 logged dives. Itineraries offered by Royal Evolution coincide with Sudan’s best diving seasons.

View a sample Sudan Liveaboard itinerary >

Egypt to Suakin Expedition >

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Royal Evolution March April 2012

"This liveaboard has to be one of the best I have stayed on. The diving deck is very good and uncluttered (albeit we were just 16 people). The rooms are very spacious, clearn, the food delicious. The staff really helped me with my rebreather diving. I think I've been spoilt now as other liveaboards will have to live up to this standard! Thanks for a great holiday, Sarah J."

Sarah Jones - UK | 11 April 2013

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