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Royal Evolution

Royal Evolution is listed for dive cruises in Egypt, accommodating up to 24 guests in 12 cabins.

Egypt

Published operator: Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E. [6]

Marketed for bookings

Length
39 m
Guests
24
Cabins
12
Built
2006
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Royal Evolution — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
39 m [1]
Beam
8.6 m [5]
Guests
24 [1]
Guest cabins
12 [1]
Year built
2006 [5]
Hull
Steel [5]
Speed
12 kn [1]
Flag
Egypt [3]
IMO
9391191 [4]
MMSI
622170401 [4]
Callsign
6AEQ [3]
Nitrox
Nitrox available
Internet
Free Internet

Published ownership

Yasser El Moafi (historical published owner) [7]

Basis: John Bantin’s firsthand trip report and factfile explicitly identify Yasser El Moafi as Royal Evolution’s owner. This dates the claim to 2009; the current operator identifies him as chairman/managing director, which does not independently prove current registered title.

As of: 2009-08-24

Ownership and the advertised operator are separate roles. Historical records remain dated claims.

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • 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

Diving facilities

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

Published safety equipment

  • 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

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Royal Evolution
DetailPublished information and source
Length39 meters [1]
Top speed14 knots [1]
Cruising speed12 knots [1]
Engines2 X CUMMINS KTA 38 – M1 [1]
Max guests24 [1]
Number of cabins12 [1]
Number of bathrooms12 [1]
Booking-listed brand/operatorRoyal Evolution [1]
IMO9391191 [2]
Registry vessel typePassenger (Cruise) Ship [2]
Database length overall (m)39.35 [2]
Database beam (m)8.60 [2]
Build year2006 [2]
Database gross tonnage476 [2]
MMSI622170401 [3]
Call sign6AEQ [3]
FlagEgypt [3]
Reported historical grounding24 October 2025, Egypt; refloated and towed ashore on 27 October 2025 [4]
IMO9391191 [4]
MMSI622170401 [4]
Beam8.6 m [5]
HullSteel [5]
Year built2006 [5]
Waterline beam8.2 m [5]
Gross tonnage476 [5]
Displacement280 tonnes [5]
Published crew conflict17 in main specification table; 16 in lower general-specification list [5]
Published draft conflict1.90 m in main table; 2.10 m in lower list [5]
OperatorRed Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E. [6]
Operator websitehttps://royalevolution.com/ [6]
Company chairman and managing directorYasser El Moafi [6]
OwnerYasser El Moafi (historical published owner) [7]
2025 grounding and recoveryGrounded off Abu Dabab on 24 October 2025; refloated and towed ashore 27 October 2025; no casualties reported. Identified as IMO 9391191, MMSI 622170401. [4]
Operator contact pagehttps://royalevolution.com/contacts/ [8]
Operator contact pagehttps://royalevolution.com/de/contacts/ [9]
Operator emailinfo@royalevolution.com [8]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RoyalEvolution.Redsea/ [8]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/red_sea_re_aggressor/ [9]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/royal_evolution_/ [8]
Operator phone+201221607326 [8]
Operator websitehttps://royalevolution.com/ [10]
Operator websitehttps://royalevolution.com/about-us/ [6]

Sources

  1. Royal Evolution — LiveAboard.com vessel listingBooking listing · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Royal Evolution — VesselFinder registered particularsMaritime vessel database · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. Royal Evolution — VesselTracker radio particularsMaritime vessel database · accessed 2026-10-17
  4. Indian Navy IFC-IOR — weekly maritime security update 30 October to 5 November 2025Government maritime report · accessed 2026-10-17
  5. Royal Evolution — official technical specificationsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Royal Evolution — operating company historyoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. John Bantin — firsthand Royal Evolution trip report, 24 August 2009firsthand reporting · accessed 2026-10-18
  8. Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E. — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  9. Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E. — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  10. Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E. — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18