Royal Evolution Liveaboard, Egypt

Name: Deadalus & Elba Reef (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib)
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-19
Location: Egypt

9.5 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 133 / day Check dates

“The whole trip was a highlight.”
Helmuth K, Germany

Highlights

Hot tub on board
Personal lockers for divers

The Royal Evolution is a 39-meter liveaboard accommodating 24 passengers in air-conditioned cabins, comprising 2 double suites, 2 twin suites, and 8 standard suites, all with private bathrooms and hot showers. The 17 crew members cater to guests' needs. The Royal Evolution's design emphasizes safety, luxury, and noise and vibration reduction.

Across the four decks are the cabins, a salon bar with an entertainment center, a large dining area, and ample space for relaxation and socializing. There are playing cards, backgammon, chess, and other games, as well as a book library on board.

The Red Sea is celebrated for its exceptional visibility and breathtaking coral reefs, which host over 300 coral species and 1,000 fish species. Thanks to its warm water temperatures, it offers year-round diving opportunities. Itineraries on the Royal Evolution range from 7 to 14 nights and include iconic dive sites such as Brothers, Daedalus, and South Farasan Banks.

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13 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,525

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20 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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01 Oct

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$ 1,733

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08 Oct

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22 Oct

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29 Oct

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$ 1,733

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$ 1,733

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Included: VAT, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (170-325 EUR / trip), Park and Port Fees (150-260 EUR / trip), Visas and Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities (100 EUR / trip), Airport Transfer (0-150 EUR), Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Nitrox (70-90 EUR / trip), Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, and Swedish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 39 meters

Top speed: 14 knots

Cruising speed: 12 knots

Engines: 2 X CUMMINS KTA 38 – M1

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 12

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light

Royal Evolution Reviews

9.5 Exceptional
22 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.5
Crew

9.7
Food

9.7
Diving

9.4
Value

9.2

10 Exceptional
Joshua C
United States

Royal Evolution Is Top Notch in Boat, Crew, and Food
The amenities on the boat would luxurious, the crew was incredibly attentive and kind, and the food from the chef was scrumptious and varied every night. We would highly recommend using this boat, also one of the safest boats in the Red Sea. Go for it!
Recommended for
Fantastic Boat amenities. Great Crew. Good Food.
23 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Denis Samuel H
Switzerland

Really nice trip!
Wreck of the airplane See some tuna an differents shark Beautiful spots without other boats, in the south.
Recommended for
The boat is really safe, the food is good, the diving facilities are top.
31 May, 2024

8.4 Very good
Franz V
Germany

Wonderful reefs on a great boat
I had the pleasure of joining a liveaboard that fully met my expectations. The boat was not only comfortable but also well equipped, which made the stay extremely enjoyable. The crew was extremely professional, attentive and friendly, which contributed to a pleasant atmosphere on board.The dives in the border region between Egypt and Sudan were simply breathtaking. The variety of marine life and the fascinating underwater landscape made every dive an unforgettable experience. The guides proved to be knowledgeable and safety-conscious, which boosted my confidence in the dives.A highlight was the New Year's Eve party under water, a unique experience that I have never experienced before. Welcoming the New Year in the midst of the marine world is something completely different.Overall, I can fully recommend this liveaboard. The combination of a great boat, a great crew, impressive diving areas and a special New Year's Eve celebration underwater made this trip an unforgettable adventure.
Recommended for
Riffe, Silvester, Natur
10 Jan, 2024

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Eric Lukas Christoph P
Switzerland

Grossartiger Trip
Nice dive sites in Elba Reef, no other boats
Recommended for
great dive sites / no other boats / good crew
11 Jan, 2024

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9.2 Superb
Helmuth K
Germany

Great, keep it up! Highly recommended.
Everyone was very eager to give us a great week. They succeeded. Thank you very much for that! The whole trip was a highlight.
Recommended for
service. essen. guiding.
06 Dec, 2024

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9.2 Superb
Justin Francis G
United States

Remote dive sites along Sudanese border
In many instances we were the only dive boat in sight. Very remote which allowed for relaxed and enjoyable experiences. Sven was top-tier with his knowledge and showing "the small stuff" while guiding us. He's very laid back and provides divers a more casual onboard experience. Divers had the option: guided (standard), semi-guided and unguided giving flexibility to all. I was hoping to see more big stuff but that's nature! Was fortunate to find a great dive group as I was the only non-speaking German.
Recommended for
remote, coral, dive buddies
11 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Michael S
Switzerland

Very big room, always helping crew, super fine food and mega beautiful dive sites
The dives and the fine food after diving
Recommended for
Beautiful reefs, mostly intact corals, beautiful underwater gardens
07 Jan, 2024

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Christian M
Germany

Almost everything was fantastic but I had of lot of hopes for bigger animals squashed bad especially in Sudan
Perfectly run ship and cruise. Beautfil reefs with plentiful small and medium things to see. I still consider doing this again in a different season though.
Recommended for
Crew, food, being single ship in Sudan
21 Nov, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Peter S
Switzerland

Top Liverboard
Professional crew, free diving, great food
Recommended for
SuperCrew, Best Food, Free Diving
05 Feb, 2022

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Ingo Z
Germany

Unique dives in Sudan
The highlights were undoubtedly the dives in Sudan, as well as the professional course of the whole safari.
Recommended for
The diving route. Course of the dives. Sven as Chief.
21 Oct, 2024

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10 Exceptional
John P
United States

A great invent tastic trip to Egypt’s Red Sea!
The Thistlegorn, Salem Express, and a varieties of soft corals!
Recommended for
Food - food - food!
05 Feb, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Alexandre J
Brazil

Amazing!
The boat is very comfortable, the entire crew is very friendly. The guides are always attentive to everyone. I felt safe and happy on every dive. Thank you very much Royal Evolution!
Recommended for
Crew. Boat. Dive sites.
14 Sep, 2024

8.4 Very good
Peggy B
Belgium

Fantastic diving trip!
Lots of comfort on board and space, everything was neatly maintained. Nice varied food, the only downside I found was the dessert from which you could not choose. There was always a choice of fresh fruit available, which made up for it.Many details have been thought of to make you feel comfortable before and after diving.Helpful crew.Solid boat.
Recommended for
Space and cleanliness bathroom. Service on the diving platform, especially after diving. Beautiful sun deck with decent sun loungers.
24 Dec, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Roberto D
Germany

A week with the Royal Evolution to the south
We had a very nice week on board the Royal Evolution. Everything was right. The rooms are quite spacious, comfortable and always clean, the food was super delicious and the three guides, like everyone else, did a great job :-)Clear recommendation!
Recommended for
Helpful and friendly crew. Free tracking system for all divers. Good selection of dive sites.
21 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Candy G
United States

Sharks and more sharks!
During our dives we were lucky enough to see a great hammerhead, scalloped hammerhead, thresher shark and oceanic white tips. I also enjoyed seeing the clown fish, especially the small cities of anemones with families.
Recommended for
The diverse diving sites, the food and my fellow passengers.
31 Oct, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Daniela E
Germany

An all-round successful liveaboard in southern Egypt.
We were in the southern Red Sea/Sudan for a week at the end of October. The team and dive guides were very friendly, helpful and professional. It was important that everyone feels comfortable and has a relaxing holiday. Stress was never made. At most of the dive sites we were alone, which was great! The boat is a bit old, but still very clean and well maintained. We would love to come back.
Recommended for
Catering. Friendliness and helpfulness of the crew. Dive sites not overcrowded.
30 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
James B
United Kingdom

Excellent relaxed atmosphere
St Johns reef
Recommended for
Boat ,Food, Staff
28 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Jennie A
United States

Good diving, great boat, incredible crew
A fantastic boat all around! The crew is incredible at their jobs--I've never had a boat run so smoothly. The hot towels post dive were honestly a highlight of their service. The food is very good and plentiful throughout the day. The boat is spacious with room everywhere for people to hangout and get their own space. The dive guides were great! The diving is good. It depends on where you're coming from as it's generally good visibility, healthy corals, and lots of small fish but not as much as the other liveaboards I have done. I saw 1 shark all week and a couple schools of barracuda/jack fish/etc. Multiple people on the boat had already been on this boat and returned for several dive trips, and they said it's the best diving close to Europe which makes sense. If you're looking for a ton of pelagic life, go further I suppose. We also were there in the off season, so there might be more to see at different times of the year. They advertise the hot tub, but I was told it doesn't work (and the other guests that had been on the boat before had never seen it on). Not the end of the world, but the advertisement of it was misleading.
Recommended for
How well the boat runs. The food. How comfortable the boat is.
10 Jan, 2026

8.0 Very good
Yannick J
Switzerland

Good overall experience on a new year's liveaboard to a remote location
Night dive at Elba reef, meeting a longimanus shark down the reef Of Elphinstone, swimming with dolphins at Sataya, spending the New Year's Eve alone at sea on the sudanese border
Recommended for
1. remote, only boat on the sites 2. Safety 3. Boat stability and speed
10 Dec, 2023

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Lea W
Germany

Fantastic!
The week on board the Royal Evolution was unforgettable and beautiful! I would love to come back.
Recommended for
The crew - everyone was super friendly. The food was superb. Of course, the dives - even if that includes luck, of course.
13 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sabine P
Germany

Great ship with great crew, unfortunately on "wrong track"
Booked: Special Wrecks Tour from Hurghada to Port Ghalib. On the 2nd day we learned that we would also go back to Hurghada. This meant for us: 2.5 hour transfer to the hotel, but at least it was taken over.The Special Wrecks Tour skipped the entire Abu Nuhas area. 2 days filled with reef dives because the wrecks at Abu Nuhas are so dangerous. It's a shame if you booked a "special wrecks".The 4 (four!) Dives at the Thistlegorm have compensated for a lot! We were the 1st boat at the wreck and were able to explore everything in detail in several dives!The Aida on Big Brother was only dived at the customer's request. "Special Wrecks" ... A second TG on the Salem Express was also made possible at our request.The boat lies fabulously calm in the water and makes even long crossings comfortably possible. The crew spoiled us to the hilt. Gladly again!
Recommended for
Ship, Crew, Food
05 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
Tobias F
Germany

TipTop
A good atmosphere on board - crew, dive guides and captain - a pleasant, well-coordinated team. Food created with love and ideas and tastily prepared. Ship everything tip-top. Five days 360°/24h just our boat - sensational! Chef-diveguide/manager (Sven kahlbrocki) relaxed, reflective, briefings "honest & pleasant". The offer to the guests; guided (standard), semi-guided and unguided - smashing!! Dive sites; always a good choice with dream-reefs included! The "ZODIAC" adventure was missing, but the mother ship was always well moored on the reefs. 30° water temperature: too much for fauna & Ūrīnātor. An all-round successful and well thought-out concept from the provider - to be recommended and invites you to a 13-night Sudan safari....
Recommended for
Only the Royal Evolution and the Red Sea - Lotilia graciliosa & Mobula birostris
29 Nov, 2023