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From 2025 Royal Evolution will commence 11 night itineraries for the Farasan Banks dive area of Saudi Arabia. This is a seasonal itinerary with some exploration of an up and coming dive destination. As such, it is only suited to experienced divers, ...
From 2025 Royal Evolution will commence 11 night itineraries for the Farasan Banks dive area of Saudi Arabia. This is a seasonal itinerary with some exploration of an up and coming dive destination. As such, it is only suited to experienced divers, with experience of wall and blue diving.
Royal Evolution is a sleek 39m and built to internationally recognised SOLAS standards. In 2024 the cabins and saloon have been refurbished and modernised. There are 8 lower deck twin suites in the lower deck and 4 main deck luxury suites - 2 luxury suites are twins and 2 are doubles. Each offers independently air-conditioned, a private bathroom/shower, picture window or porthole view, mirrored cabinet, hair dryer, fresh towels, safety deposit box, mini fridge, smoke detectors, sprinkler system and sound system with volume controls. Each suite has a TV and media player. Guests may plug their computers into the TV screen to edit underwater pictures and video.
The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of international and local cuisine. Breakfast (cooked to order), lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with tableside service are served in addition to fresh mid-morning and mid afternoon snacks.
Between the 2 sun decks and enormous saloon there is always a peaceful corner for relaxing. The bar and jacuzzi form the social hub. The back dive deck has more space that you could want, with 28 individual cubby holes for storing your gear between dives and charging batteries, as well as a large camera table with air gun in the middle of the deck.
The Royal Evolution is built according to SOLAS and under the full survey of the international surveyor Bureau Veritas as a passenger ship area with the highest notation which is multi cross Hull & Machinery, as well the load line certificate. A full complements of safety equipments is also onboard such as SOLAS life rafts class A, SOLAS life jackets, EPIRB, SART, Flares, Rockets, Parachutes, Electric & Manual Cloud Horn, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, automatic fire detector, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hoses, Co2 for engine room, lifebuoys to insure the maximum safety for the Vessel, Clients & Crew. The bridge is complete with full navigation equipments, 62 Nautical Miles Radar, GPS & Plotter, Echo Sounder & backup GPS, Auto pilot, Electronic Compass, NAVTEX, Searchlight, Stern & Engine room cameras monitor.
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The Farasan Banks are an area of reefs and wild islands. Uncontaminated sea beds inhabited by all kinds of marine animals and walls that rise vertically from the depths are the scenario that presents itself when you dive to the Farasan Banks.
The Farasan Banks is fast gaining a reputation as a pinnacle among Saudi Arabia's scuba diving destinations, known for their stunning coral reefs, diverse marine life, and crystal waters.
The starting point of the cruise is the port of Al Lith located 220 km south of Jeddah. Once you have ebmarked 10 nights of diving adventure await. This itinerary has been specifically tailored for serious divers who want to enjoy the key reefs of the Red Sea with no traffic, providing ideal underwater atmosphere for all types of divers particularly for underwater videographer & photographers.
Farasan Banks is a vast archipelago of small islands and coral reefs, many of which are semi-surfacing. This whole area was of volcanic origin. The madreporic columns growing on the edge of the old craters formed vertical walls from over 300 meters deep. The small islands, mainly circular or elongated, are often characterised by a sort of external coral belt.
Scuba diving at Farasan Banks offers an unforgettable underwater experience, with the chance to explore some of the most pristine and biodiverse marine environments in the Red Sea. The area is home to a diverse range of marine species, including colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, rays, sharks, and even dolphins. Viz is typically around 30m.
At first glance the islands look alike, however each of them holds its own secrets, starting from the different composition of the fossil coral layer that determines its formation. The fine coral sand is the ideal habitat for turtles who lay their eggs there all year round. Colonies of birds nest above untouched reefs - just waiting for divers to drop in.
Farasan Banks area is huge with many pristine untouched reefs, atols, pinnacles & Islands which needs to be explored. On each trip Royal Evolution will dedicate one day to explore more the deep south of Farasan banks
Although conditions are typically calm, due to the remote nature of this itinerary, this route is reserved for experienced divers with minimum 100 dives logged.
Farasan Banks Explorer contains all the detailed information you need, a full day by day itinerary, pictures, videos, reviews, and other practical information. Or call one of our diving holiday experts on 0800 072 8221 or +44(0)1483 411590.
Join Royal Evolution in what Jacques Cousteau called one of the most fascinating areas on the planet - Farasan Banks. You will have 10 nights on board Royal Evolution in a lower deck twin suite on a full board basis with all diving, 1 night Jeddah hotel, 12lt tanks, air fills and weights. Excluded are the port fees 350 euro and fuel surcharge 150 euro, additional kit hire or nitrox. Ask your travel consultant if you would like us to arrange international flights. This holiday cost does not include international flights to Jeddah. You will be advised at the time of booking the correct embarkation and disembarkation times. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements until your holiday is confirmed. We are able to add international flights from the UK - ask for a competitive quote for your travel consultant.
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