Route Description - Egypt / Elba Reef ( Elba borders)
Experience the wild and unexplored beauty of Elba Reef, accessible only by the Royal Evolution liveaboard. Located between Egypt and Sudan in the untouched Halaib Triangle, this dive site offers a pristine adventure reminiscent of Egypt 30 years ago.
Thursday : Port Ghalib ( Embarkation )
Friday : Shouna for check dive, Elphinstone for 2nd & 3rd dives , sailing to St.John
Saturday: Diving St.John the whole day, sailing at night to Elba
Sunday : Diving the whole day at Elba reef & night dive.
Monday : Diving the whole day at Elba reef & night dive
Tuesday : Diving the whole day at Elba reef, sailing at night to St.John
Wednesday : St.John for two dives, Saling to Port Ghalib
Thursday: Port Ghalib ( Dis-Embarkation )
Important Notes:
•This itinerary is specifically designed for serious divers eager to experience Egypt’s Red Sea key reefs without the usual traffic—reminiscent of the tranquil diving conditions of the early 1980s. It offers an ideal underwater environment, especially suited for underwater videographers and photographers.
•The total distance covered on this route is approximately 600 nautical miles.
•Part of Elba Reef lies within Sudanese waters.
•Special permission has been granted by the Egyptian Navy, allowing access to pristine and remote dive sites that remain completely untouched.
•A highlight of this expedition is the opportunity to dive the famous Italian Levanzo wreck—113 meters in length, built in March 1901 and sunk on March 14, 1923. The wreck lies on one of Elba Reef’s most beautiful sites, resting between 22m to 75m in depth.
•This itinerary is reserved for experienced divers only, with a minimum of 50 logged dives required.