Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“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.
Customer Review By Roberto D, from: Germany scored the Royal Evolution Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 19 reviews and information click here: Royal Evolution Liveaboard .
Is The Royal Evolution Liveaboard Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Advanced & experienced divers (Minimum 50 logged dives required)
- ✓Social divers who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ Not Ideal For:
- ✗Complete beginners (Advanced Open Water Diver required)
- ✗Divers with limited experience
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
🎯 Perfect If You Want...
- •World-famous Red Sea diving
- •Historic wreck diving (Thistlegorm)
- •Vibrant coral reefs
- •Encounters with oceanic whitetips
- •Challenging dive sites for experienced divers
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 60% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 6 of 10 key boat features (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings. In addition, it provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings.
What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are always topped up, and your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
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- Dedicated crew
- Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- Smart Voyager accreditation
- Towels (Deck towels: Not available, Beach towels: Not available)
Boat FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have an observation deck?
What onboard entertainment is available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is the Royal Evolution Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Royal Evolution Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
What is the crew to guest ratio on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- You will need to bring your own beach and deck towels for your trip on the Royal Evolution liveaboard, as they are not provided onboard. Click Beach Towels or Deck Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which include a mix of included and paid services.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include fuel surcharge, port fees, and visas and fees.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard is not listed as a family friendly cruise and does not show dedicated family cabins in the features either. If you’d prefer a liveaboard that is better set up for families, click Family Friendly Cruises to see family oriented trips, or Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that just offer cabins designed for families.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard is not currently available for private charter, as this trip is usually sold by the cabin rather than as a full-boat charter, so it works best for individual divers, couples, and small groups booking separate cabins; if you need a liveaboard you can reserve exclusively for your group, click liveaboards available for private charter to find boats that are available for private charter.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Egypt’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 5 of 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable between dives and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes daily housekeeping, which adds extra comfort to your stay. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
You’ll also find it offers TV in cabins so you can unwind and watch TV between dives on in the evening. Also, it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
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Cabin FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- Cabin towels are not provided on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard. If you would like a liveaboard that provides these, click Cabin towels.
- The Royal Evolution Liveaboard does not offer a laundry service. If you would like this service onboard, click Laundry service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Royal Evolution Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- Complimentary toiletries are not provided on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard. If you would like a liveaboard that provides toiletries, click Complimentary toiletries.
- The Royal Evolution Liveaboard does not show dedicated family cabins and is not tagged as a family friendly cruise in the cabin features. If you are travelling with children, you may find a better fit by choosing from Liveaboards With Family Cabins for boats that offer family sized cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises for trips that are set up more clearly for families. You can still review the cabin layouts for this boat in the cabin types section below.
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The Royal Evolution Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 2 Double cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 10 Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 10 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, After a dive you can rinse off using warm outside showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater.
DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard. You’ll also find Royal Evolution Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard. Also, On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun.
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. Plus, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Diving FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Royal Evolution Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Royal Evolution liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Royal Evolution liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, and in particular a nitrox course, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
- If you would like to do extra dives on the Royal Evolution liveaboard, you will have to pay an extra charge for these.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 8 of 10 total food & dining features (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Al fresco dining
- Dietary requirements
- Full-board option (Free)
- Local food
- Snacks all day (Free)
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Western food
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- Beach BBQ
- Fine cuisine
Dining FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard offer?
Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 60% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 6 of 10 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Royal Evolution Liveaboard has a bar for catching up with fellow divers and for relaxing after a long day of diving, where alcoholic beverages are an optional extra cost. In addition, it offers wine with dinner at an optional extra charge. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
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- Alcoholic beverages (Paid extra)
- Bar
- Drinking water (Free)
- Free wine w/dinner
- Soft drinks (Free)
- Tea & coffee (Free)
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- Beer available
- Wine available
- Fine wines selection (enhanced wine offering)
- Welcome cocktails
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Non-Diver Companion Rating for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 20% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 2 of 10 total non-diver companion features (see below).
there is a small library on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard with fish ID books and light reading. You will often find titles left by previous guests, too.
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- Included Library
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Snorkel gear
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Wellness facilities
Other Activities FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is the Royal Evolution Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 4 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive. You’ll also find it has free WiFi internet onboard, which makes it easier to back up RAW files to the cloud and share images with friends and family while you are at sea.
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Underwater photographer FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Does the Royal Evolution Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Royal Evolution Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
On reviewing the Royal Evolution Liveaboard, it scores 100% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 3 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
The Royal Evolution Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard. In addition, If you plan to do technical diving, the Royal Evolution Liveaboard supports it, but before you finalise your trip, check the typical dive depths, available gases, and whether stage and decompression cylinders are supported on your chosen itinerary. What’s more, If you dive rebreather, the Royal Evolution Liveaboard provides support, but it’s worth confirming in advance which rebreathers are supported and whether oxygen fills, sorb availability, and bailout requirements are in place, because this can vary by region and itinerary.
If you dive sidemount, the Royal Evolution Liveaboard supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
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Tech diving FAQs for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard?
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Royal Evolution Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Royal Evolution dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Royal Evolution liveaboard fare.
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- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
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The other features that are not included on the Royal Evolution liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Royal Evolution Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Royal Evolution charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Egypt.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Extra dives
- Included Gratuities
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
Royal Evolution Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Royal Evolution dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on fuel prices. See the list below.
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- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Port fees
- Included Visas and fees
Royal Evolution Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 39.0m (128.0ft)
- Beam: 8.6m (28.2ft)
- Max guests: 24
- Cabins: 12
- Bathrooms: 12
Royal Evolution Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Royal Evolution Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Royal Evolution Liveaboard. Royal Evolution Liveaboard scores 82% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 14 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The royal evolution liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Royal Evolution Liveaboard:
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Engine room CCTV