Layout
Cabins
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!
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!
- King Beds: 2
- Queen Beds: 1
Crew
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!
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!
- Captain: Bruno Franceschi
- Language: French and English
- Crew: 2
- Crew Smokes: No
- Crew Has Pets: No
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)
Amenities 5
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Ipod
- Sun Awning
- Swim Platform
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Rates
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.
For charters out of Martinique:
Boat base is Le Marin.. Clients can organize a transfer From Lamentin Airport at Fort de France to Marina du Marin. (about 29km)
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.
DELIVERY FEES FROM MARTINIQUE
Delivery fees - one way
Martinique to SXM - $1500
Martinique to Antigua - $1,000
Martinique to Grenada - $1,500
Martinique to St Lucia - $750
Martinique to St Vincent - $750
SXM to Antigua - $1,000
SXM to BVI - $1,500
SXM to Grenadines - $2,500
St Vincent / Union to St Lucia - $500
Grenada to St Vincent / Union - $500
Grenada to St Lucia - $1,000
Grenada to Martinique - $1,500
(The boat is more likely to be starting from Martinique)
Please inquire about delivery fees to other islands
| Season | Guests | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | 2 | $14,700 |
| Summer 2023 | 3 | $15,760 |
| Summer 2023 | 4 | $16,800 |
| Summer 2023 | 5 | $17,325 |
| Summer 2023 | 6 | $17,850 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | 2 | $15,000 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | 3 | $16,000 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | 4 | $17,000 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | 5 | $17,500 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | 6 | $18,000 |
| Summer 2024 | 2 | $15,000 |
| Summer 2024 | 3 | $16,000 |
| Summer 2024 | 4 | $17,000 |
| Summer 2024 | 5 | $17,500 |
| Summer 2024 | 6 | $18,000 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 2 | $15,000 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 3 | $16,000 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 4 | $17,000 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 5 | $17,500 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 6 | $18,000 |
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