Illusion

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YACHT DESCRIPTION

SLEEPS 6 GUESTS IN 3 GUEST STATEROOM(S).

KING BEDS 2

QUEEN BEDS 1

SPECIFICATIONS	VALUE
Guests	6
Staterooms	3
# Of Crew	2
Length	46 Ft / 14.1 m
Beam	27.0 Ft / 8.25 m
Draft	5.0 Ft / 1.53 m
Builder	Nautitech
Built - Refit:	2019 - No Refit Date Set
Cruising Speed	8 knots

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

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)

Illusion has just installed AC on the starboard side of Illusion for 2 cabins.
The aft port cabin has a good electric fan and overhead hatch for fresh sea breezes!

WATERSPORTS

Paddle Boards	2
Double Kayaks	1
Snorkeling gear	Yes
Fishing Gear	Yes
Scuba Diving	Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

CREW PROFILE

Bruno Franceschi

Chrystelle Larroque

Bruno

Chrystelle

Bruno in his Journalist career

Chrystelle sailing on Illusion

Captain Bruno Franceschi

Bruno has four wonderful children and has had a long and distinguished career as a journalist with French newspapers. He retired as the CEO of the second-largest French newspaper, Sud Ouest, as 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 Hotelier in Toulouse; Pierre Gagnaire Paris and with Michel Guerrard at Eugeny les bains/Les pras dâ Eugeny. She also attended Lenatre (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!

YACHT DESCRIPTION
The innovative concept of the Open 46 catamaran is based on a sleek and elegant design. The salon and the cockpit have been merged to gain space - it’s the essence of the "Open" concept. The salon of the Open 46 offers beautiful volumes, like an invitation to enjoy daily life in an amazingly elegant and warm atmosphere. The interior is very chic, made of light wood with very bright natural light and neat details in stainless steel. ILLUSION boast a spacious interior with a contemporary design. She has a breathtaking view of the ocean from the salon with elegant and strong woodwork and veneers. Her 3 cabins are ensuite with ipad dockers and electric fans. The starboard side cabins have a/c and the aft king cabin to port has an excellent electric fan and overhead hatch for fresh sea breezes! All cabins are bathed in light thanks to large hull portholes with numerous storage spaces. For your water time fun she sports paddleboards, kayak, fishing gear, snorkel gear and more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SAMPLE MENU

Breakfast:

Fresh fruit juice

Croissants and Pain au Chocolate (French style)

Scrambled eggs - bacon – toast

Pancakes

Appetizers:

A variety will be offered according to guest's tastes

Main Courses:

Fish tartare and mixed salad with available fresh produce

Marinated chicken with spices and rice

Grilled fish with sautéed vegetables

Indian lamb with vegetable curry

Salad of the sea: shrimp, avocado, lettuce, parmesan, tomatoes

Tuna steak, sautéed potatoes and vegetable stir-fry

Confit of duck and gratin dauphinois with mixed salad

Desserts:

Chocolate fondant with caramel drizzle

Muffins: chocolate, milk, almond, white chocolate, pecan, caramel

Island fresh fruit salad

Baklava

Panacotta with red berries

Cheesecake

Fruit tart (apple, pear and caramel)

PRICING DETAILS
Illusion INQUIRE

Pricing

From: 15,000 per week
To: 20,700 per week
Winter 2025 to 2026

2 Guests	15,000
3 Guests	16,000
4 Guests	17,000
5 Guests	17,500
6 Guests	18,000

Summer 2026

2 Guests	15,000
3 Guests	16,000
4 Guests	17,000
5 Guests	17,500
6 Guests	18,000

Winter 2026 to 2027

2 Guests	15,000
3 Guests	16,000
4 Guests	17,000
5 Guests	17,500
6 Guests	18,000

Summer 2027

2 Guests	15,000
3 Guests	16,000
4 Guests	17,000
5 Guests	17,500
6 Guests	18,000

Pricing Details

ILLUSION is available for charter in the Caribbean out of Martinique, Antigua or Grenadines - delivery fees apply depending on bookings and location.
One-Way Delivery fees :

Martinique to Antigua - $1,000
Martinique to St Vincent - $750
Martinique to Grenada - $1,000
Martinique to St Lucia - $750
St Vincent / Union to St Lucia - $250
Grenada to St Vincent / Union - $500
Grenada to St Lucia - $750

Please add 8.5% VAT for any charters in Martinique or Guadeloupe

Christmas and New Year rates - $20,700 all inclusive

For SXM charters - The charter rates are all inclusive, which includes clearance taxes and port fees for the two islands of SXM and St Barths. For clients who wish to visit the island of Anguilla these expenses will be at additional cost.

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