GRAND ILLUSION Yacht Description
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3 Yamaha Jet Skis and 2 Seabobs:
Premium water toys for thrilling rides and exploring the sea—perfect for fun and water sports enthusiasts. -
10-person Jacuzzi with retractable Sunbrite TV:
Spacious Jacuzzi on sundeck for luxury relaxation, sunset cocktails, and entertainment under the stars. -
Stabilizers Underway:
Ensure smooth cruising in tricky seas, allowing access to more secluded and exotic island locations.
Start with the truth: GRAND ILLUSION is basically a floating rooftop lounge with a 10‑person Jacuzzi, a retractable TV and full surround sound. If your plan involves sunset, bubbles and not moving very far from a hot tub, this yacht is built for you.
She sleeps 10 guests in 5 suites, led by a full‑beam main‑deck master with a king bed and elevator access, so the person paying doesn’t have to deal with stairs. Extra‑wide passageways and a wheelchair‑accessible layout with lift to all decks mean everyone actually uses the whole boat, not just the main salon.
Outside, the game is: water in every direction. A teak “beach” swim platform, inflatable sea pool, and full beach setup turn any anchorage into your private shore club. Toys include WaveRunners / jet skis, Seabobs (on some setups), paddleboards, wakeboards, water‑skis, towables, floating pool and fishing gear—translation: nobody gets bored, including teenagers.
Inside, the styling leans Ralph Lauren meets Venetian dining room: monochrome sundeck, polished main salon, proper cinema in the skylounge with an 85” screen, plus a convertible outdoor movie setup when you want a film under the stars. Wi‑Fi, stabilizers underway and full AC keep the experience firmly in “civilization” even when you’re anchored in the middle of nowhere.
If you like the idea of a proven 145ft Palmer Johnson, refitted and tuned for actual living—Jacuzzi, elevator, toys, gym gear, and a crew that’s used to running serious charters—GRAND ILLUSION is the one where the amenities list reads like a use‑case document, not a wish list.
What is the cabin arrangement of GRAND ILLUSION?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Suite | King size bed | Bathtub, shower and en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Double Cabins (3) | King size beds | Showers and en-suite bathrooms | Full |
| Queen Cabin | Queen size bed | Bathtub, shower and en-suite head | Full |
| Single Cabin | Single bed (twin configuration not specified) | Shower and bathroom | Full |
GRAND ILLUSION
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Weekly price: $99,999 - $115,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 145'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- Builder: Palmer Johnson
- Cruising Speed: 14
- Max. Speed: 17
- Built Year: 1994
- Refit: 2001/12/17
GRAND ILLUSION Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 199,998USD to 230,000USD | 40,000USD to 69,000USD | 239,998USD to 299,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 99,999USD to 115,000USD | 20,000USD to 34,500USD | 119,999USD to 149,500USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 50,000USD to 57,500USD | 10,000USD to 17,250USD | 59,999USD to 74,750USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 99,999USD / 6 * 3 days = 49,999USD |
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: USD99,999
High season rate: USD115,000
High Rate applies to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other major events. Please confirm before presenting.
10-day Minimum for the Holidays unless booked December 19-26 or December 28-January 4 to allow for two full weeks over the Holidays.
For Short term bookings please take high rate/6High Rate applies to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other major events. Please confirm before presenting.
10-day Minimum for the Holidays unless booked December 19-26 or December 28-January 4 to allow for two full weeks over the Holidays.
For Short term bookings please take high rate/6
GRAND ILLUSION Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Croatia
mediterranean
Greece
Leeward Islands
French Riviera
USVI
sicily
Pacific Northwest
sar
Italy
Bahamas
BVI
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
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Water Sports
| Toy | Description |
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| Yamaha Waverunners / Jet skis | 2 Yamaha Waverunners listedelsewhere up to 3 Yamaha jet skis / 2 Yamaha Wave runners are mentioned. |
| Paddleboards / Stand-up Paddle Boards | 2 paddleboards notedanother source lists 2 x Paddle Boards. |
| Water-skis | 2 adult water-skis sets plus 2 Person Water-Skis listed. |
| Water-skis | 2 kids water-skis sets. |
| Wakeboard | 2 wakeboards referenced overall. |
| Towable toys / Tubes / Inflatables | Towable toys, tubing, inflatable water toys, inflatables, floaties, pool noodles and inflatable toys listedquantities not specified. |
| Floating pool / Inflatable sea pool | 1 floating pool listed plus an inflatable sea pool with a net and sea stairs for children. |
| Kayaks | 2 x 2‑person kayaks. |
| Snorkelling equipment | Snorkel gear / Snorkelling Equipment for approx. 10 guests indicated in different sources. |
| Fishing equipment | Fishing gear / Fishing Equipment listedquantities and types not specified. |
| Kneeboards | 2 kneeboards. |
| Surfboard | 1 surfboard mentioned. |
| Floating mats | 2 floating mats. |
| Teak rear “Beach” platform | Teak rear platform set up as a beach area with umbrellas. |
| Full beach set-up | Beach set-up with tables, inflatable chairs and umbrellas. |
| Inflatable jet ski dock | Inflatable jet ski dock for mooring and using jet skis off the stern. |
| 18’ Tender | 1 x 18’ tender with 115 hp EFI Mercury outboard engine. |
| RIB tender | 1 RIB tender mentionedsize and engine not specified. |
Crew
Steve runs GRAND ILLUSION like a seasoned strike team, sliding her into tight anchorages and reading weather and water so your days stay smooth and your nights stay calm.
- Over 40 years in yachting.
- Career experience on the U.S. West Coast, Canada, Mexico, Mediterranean, and Caribbean.
Mel turns the yacht into your private sanctuary, folding private-jet precision into service that feels sharp, fast, and tuned to what you want before you say it.
- South African / Swiss, raised on a farm near Johannesburg.
- Former private jet flight attendant.
Nigel keeps the machinery invisible and the ride clean, so the only thing you notice is power on tap and everything working when you want it.
- British, from South West Devon.
- Over 20 years in yachting across all departments.
- Background in precision engineering.
- Based with his family in the Philippines.
Kyle runs the deck like a tight waterfront operation, lining up toys, tenders, and fishing runs so your time off the transom hits hard and fast.
- South African / Seychellois, born in Seychelles and raised in coastal Mauritius.
- Nearly 4 years in yachting on high-profile vessels.
- Strong focus on fishing and hands-on maintenance.
Yasmin reads a room fast and flips it from quiet breakfast to full celebration without missing a beat, locking in the atmosphere you’re chasing.
- South African / British; born in England, raised in South Africa.
- Former high-profile event coordinator in London.
Richard turns the aft deck into a water base, lining up gear, coaching you in the water, and keeping every launch sharp and safe.
- South African, from Johannesburg.
- Studied forensic investigation at West Virginia University (USA).
- Entered yachting after working a summer on a sailing yacht.
Marc brings live-wire energy to the deck, pushing workouts, music, and action so the yacht feels less like a lounge and more like a private club that moves.
- South African, born and raised in Pretoria.
- 12-year professional background in the music industry.
Renan fires out plates that hit like events, rolling fusion flavors and serious barbecue into meals that anchor each day of your trip.
- Brazilian chef specializing in fusion cuisine and barbecue.
- Over 10 years’ professional chef experience.
- Background in Michelin-star restaurants.
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