ILLUSION
- Amenities Details
- 7-Night Rates
- Availability
- Specifications
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.
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Offered via rendezvous only
- 2 Guests: $15,000
- 3 Guests: $16,000
- 4 Guests: $17,000
- 5 Guests: $17,500
- 6 Guests: $18,000
- 2 Guests: $15,000
- 3 Guests: $16,000
- 4 Guests: $17,000
- 5 Guests: $17,500
- 6 Guests: $18,000
- 2 Guests: $15,000
- 3 Guests: $16,000
- 4 Guests: $17,000
- 5 Guests: $17,500
- 6 Guests: $18,000
- 2 Guests: $15,000
- 3 Guests: $16,000
- 4 Guests: $17,000
- 5 Guests: $17,500
- 6 Guests: $18,000
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.
Summer Base Port:Martinique
Summer Operating Area:Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Winter Base Port:FWI or Windwards
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Location Details:Antigua in Leewards, St Vincent & Grenadines or French West Indies (Martinique or Guadeloupe) Based in Martinique
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Yacht layout
Specifications
Locations
St Vincent, FWI
Amenities
Water Sports
Other Toys
- Year Built 2019
- Length 46 ft.
- Designer Nautitech
- Cabins 3
- Maximum Guests 6
- Starting From $15,000
*2 Guests, 5 Nights with Half-Board Meal Package
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Meet our Crew
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!
Onboard Dining
Guest Testimonials
28 December 2024 - 4 January 2025
I just wanted to share that I heard back from my client Carlee and she had a wonderful time onboard Illusion. She was super happy so thank you for all your help.
Looking forward to working with you again soon, Camila
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New Year 2024/5
We made it home to the snow! We loved our trip! Thank you for being a wonderful captain / chef and much more!
2-7 December 2023 - Martinique and Grenadines
We have spent 5 days in the boat and it was amazing! The food made by the Chef Chrystelle was 5 stars!!! Everything was delicious!
The many views, beaches and islands were true paradise!
It was a smooth sailing, thanks to Captain Bruno. Our sons will practice to be able to pull the dinghy!
Thank you for the unique experience!
Pedro, Maria and family.
Broker note -Thanks so much for such great feedback! I´m very glad to hear they had a unique experience and hopefully many more to come! A pleasure to work with you.
Broker's feedback
You will be dazzled by the beauty of the Nautitech 46 ILLUSION and the knowledge of Captain Bruno. Our previous charter feedback has always been exceptional, so there is no better catamaran to cruise the Grenadines.
November 2021
It was a very good experience !
Tim
January 2021
2 couples and a 6 month old baby, we spent 5 perfect days around the islands of Guadeloupe. A Professional captain, who maintained a quality boat. Everything you need to spend those wonderful moments.
Jean-Christophe
Michel
Everything was perfect, from the skipper to the boat to the provisioning. As for the itinerary, it certainly met our expectations
March 20-27 2019
Very happy first guests on Illusion
Comments from Capt. Bruno's previous charter yacht Harmony
July 15-22, 2017 St Vincent-St Vincent charter - Spectacular!
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
