Suakin is a 36.88 m / 121′0″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Hakvoort in 1997.         
With a beam of 8.18 m and a draft of 2.44 m, she has an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 219 tons.    
She is powered by Caterpillar engines  of 480 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Suakin's maximum range is estimated at 4500 nautical miles.  
The motor yacht can accommodate 9 guests in  cabins with an interior design by Virginia Freeman Rowan and an exterior design by Dick Boon.