ILLUSION Yacht Description
ILLUSION is a brand new, Nautitech 46 Open sailing catamaran. It’s easy to see why the highly experienced, owner-operator chose this build above all others. She is sophisticated, high-tech, ultra-modern and designed with an enormous amount of indoor-outdoor living space, equivalent to a respectably sized apartment. To put it simply, ILLUSION is perfect for charter.
The open architectural layout is a unique stroke of genius. Everything is on one level without steps: galley, lounge and dining areas. The vast main deck level seamlessly fuses indoor/outdoor living spaces, enhanced by all-round views through huge windows. In the evening, indirect lighting provides
an exquisite ambience.
Wide patio doors open onto the alfresco dining and lounging areas beneath the protection of the rigid bimini. Comfortable seating around the large table is ideal for anyone who loves alfresco living protected from the sun. Those who want to bask in the sun, cooled by the tropical wind, can sprawl across the sunbathing area between the hulls.
From the three guest cabins, the sea is always in sight. They are spacious and airy, with bright furniture finishes and lots of indirect light. Two are equipped with king beds and one has a queen bed. Each is ensuite, with toilet and shower, iPod dock and electric fan. There’s ample natural light and ventilation thanks to hull windows and plenty of overhead hatches.
Whether you and your guests are inside or on deck, everywhere there’s ample room to move around safely and without getting in the way of other people. In fact, the cockpit lounge boasts ample space for up to 12 people. Overall, if you’re charter requirements include performance sailing and luxury living, ILLUSION will delight you.
Some images courtesy of the builder, Bavaria Yachts: www.bavariayachts.com
Represented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht ILLUSION is a 46 ft sailing catamaran. The most appealing features of ILLUSION are her impeccable styling and culinary experience. ILLUSION spends the summer and winter season in Antigua. She was delivered by the well-known ship builder Nautitech in 2019. The well-planned yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
ILLUSION is offered primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The fascinating cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
The sailboat features 2 x 50 Volvo engines engines .
Accommodation
3 cabins with ensuite toilet and shower, all with ipod dock and electric fans.2 beds 6'6" (L) x 5'10" (W) (nearly King size)
1 bed 6'6" (L) x 5' (W) (queen)
What is the cabin arrangement of ILLUSION?
- 2 king cabins
- 1 queen cabin
ILLUSION
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Weekly price: $14,000 - $17,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 46'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Nautitech
- Consumption: 5 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8 knots
- Max. Speed: 12 knots
- Built Year: 2019
ILLUSION Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $16,500 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $16,500 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $16,500 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $16,500 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ILLUSION Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
28,000$
to
34,000$
5,600$ to
10,200$
33,600$ to 44,200$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
14,000$
to
17,000$
2,800$ to
5,100$
16,800$ to 22,100$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
7,000$
to
8,500$
1,400$ to
2,550$
8,400$ to 11,050$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
14,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 7,000$
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 28,000$ to 34,000$ | 5,600$ to 10,200$ | 33,600$ to 44,200$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 14,000$ to 17,000$ | 2,800$ to 5,100$ | 16,800$ to 22,100$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 7,000$ to 8,500$ | 1,400$ to 2,550$ | 8,400$ to 11,050$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 14,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 7,000$ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $14,000
High season rate: $17,000
For charters in the French Islands of Guadeloupe or Martinique please add 8.5% VAT to the charter rate
The VAT is payable only in French waters. If Illusion starts from Guadeloupe or Martinique and then heads to another island, such as Antigua VAT only applies for the time spent in French waters - and if only one day this will be complimentary.
Christmas Week: $19,800
New Years week: $20,700
Cruising Taxes are included in the charter rate for 2 islands.
i.e. SXM and ST Barths will be included. Or Antigua and then St Kitts/Nevis.
Any additional islands will be at the Charterer's expense.
Day charters for $2500 all inclusive of lunch and standard bar for up to 8 pax.
SUMMER DELIVERY FEES FROM MARTINIQUE
Delivery fees - return trips - or half the rate quoted if Illusion does a one way trip and remains in the next location :
Martinique to SXM - $1500
Martinique to Antigua - $1,000
Martinique to Grenada - $1,000
Martinique to St Lucia - $500
Martinique to St Vincent - $500
SXM to Antigua - $1,000
SXM to BVI - $1,500
SXM to Grenadines - $2,500
St Vincent / Union to St Lucia - $250
Grenada to St Vincent / Union - $500
Grenada to St Lucia - $750
Grenada to Martinique - $1,000
(The boat is more likely to be starting from Martinique)
Please inquire about delivery fees to other islandsFor charters in the French Islands of Guadeloupe or Martinique please add 8.5% VAT to the charter rate
The VAT is payable only in French waters. If Illusion starts from Guadeloupe or Martinique and then heads to another island, such as Antigua VAT only applies for the time spent in French waters - and if only one day this will be complimentary.
Christmas Week: $19,800
New Years week: $20,700
Cruising Taxes are included in the charter rate for 2 islands.
i.e. SXM and ST Barths will be included. Or Antigua and then St Kitts/Nevis.
Any additional islands will be at the Charterer's expense.
Day charters for $2500 all inclusive of lunch and standard bar for up to 8 pax.
SUMMER DELIVERY FEES FROM MARTINIQUE
Delivery fees - return trips - or half the rate quoted if Illusion does a one way trip and remains in the next location :
Martinique to SXM - $1500
Martinique to Antigua - $1,000
Martinique to Grenada - $1,000
Martinique to St Lucia - $500
Martinique to St Vincent - $500
SXM to Antigua - $1,000
SXM to BVI - $1,500
SXM to Grenadines - $2,500
St Vincent / Union to St Lucia - $250
Grenada to St Vincent / Union - $500
Grenada to St Lucia - $750
Grenada to Martinique - $1,000
(The boat is more likely to be starting from Martinique)
Please inquire about delivery fees to other islands
Price Terms
InclusiveILLUSION Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew
Crew Information
Captain
Chef / Hostess
Chef/Hostess
Captain
Captain: Bruno Franceschi
Captain Bruno Franceschi
Bruno has four wonderful children and has had a long distinguished career as a journalist with French newspapers. He recently retired as the CEO of the second-largest French newspaper, Sud Ouest. After spending 30 years in the world of the Press he decided to return to his first passion of yachting and sailing.
Bruno has been at one with the sea for as long as he can remember. At the age of 10, he joined the Marine Scouts in his hometown of Marseille. He was an avid member of the Scouts for nine years. Following Scouts membership, he joined local yacht clubs and was well known for his superb skills in many sailing regattas. Naturally, he was thrilled to own his first boat. He has owned, sailed, and thoroughly enjoyed seven more boats prior to purchasing ILLUSION. On all of his boats, he labors diligently to prepare all equipment and rigging for speed, safety, and the utmost in comfortable cruising.
Bruno graduated with his Captain 200-ton license, and STCW 95 French qualification. He is intimately familiar with the Leeward and Windward Islands of the Caribbean, where he lived and worked for many years as the CEO of the French newspaper France Antilles. Bruno has sailed extensively in France and throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He has sailed from Grenada through to Puerto Rico and is especially fond and familiar with the French West Indies. He loves nothing greater than showing his charter guests the beauty of the different islands aboard sailing catamaran ILLUSION.
Chef/Mate Chrystelle Larroque
Chrystelle is originally from Metz, France. Her father worked for an oil services company, so Chrystelle was able to live an international life in her youth. Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Scotland are some of her homes plus other French cities such as Nice and Marseille.
As a student, she pursued many sports such as cross country, horseback riding, and swimming. On board, she enjoys helping guests discover underwater and nature around the boat. Chrystelle is an avid snorkeler, paddleboarder, and reader.
Chrystelle studied at Ecole Hôtelière in Toulouse; Pierre Gagnaire Paris and with Michel Guerrard at Eugeny les bains/Les près d’Eugeny. She also attended Lenôtre (a culinary school in Paris), and worked with Bruno Delorme (Terre de Truffes). She learned the Michelin way of service in those 3 macaroon (star) places. After her interesting education, and before joining up with Bruno on Illusion in 2020, Chrystelle worked for 6 years as director of a luxury senior's house, complete with a lovely in-house restaurant.
With such a background, Chrystelle's foremost cuisine is admittedly French. A favorite among guests is her fresh fish cooked "Al Forno" in a tasty Mediterranean style. Chrystelle is quietly available and her discreet style of service works well with Captain Bruno's friendly and entertaining presence. Her friends describe her as honest, kind, and dynamic and her motto is to always Enjoy Life!
Menu
Reviews
We are a family of 4, 2 daughters and we sailed with Bruno and Jessica (his lovely daughter) for a week.
Nothing can measure their open hearts and the homey feeling we had throughout our entire stay.
Their knowledge of Caribbean Sea is not short of spectacular, and so was our trip!
Bruno is like a dad, a friend and great captain to anyone coming aboard and your comfort will be his top priority.
Not only will I recommend Bruno and his boats, but his lovely daughter Jessica as well, whom spoiled us with delicious food every day, baked for my kids and made fresh dishes always.
Thank you for an awesome trip in Paradise Islands.
Bella & Robert
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