Captain Bruno Franceschi
Bruno is married with four children and has had a long, distinguished career as 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 home town 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 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, STWC 95 French qualification. He is intimately familiar with the Leeward and Windward Islands of the Caribbean, where he has lived and worked for many years as the CEO of the French newspaper France Antilles. Bruno has sailed extensively in France and throughout 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
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Specifications
Type
Catamaran
Builder
Nautitech
Year Built
2019
Size
46.00 Ft
Beam
27 Feet
Draft
5 Feet
Guests
6
Boat Details
Cabins:
3
Queen:
1
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
3
Wash Basins:
3
Heads:
3
Electric Heads:
-
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
St Martin
Other Pick-up:
Guadeloupe
Details
Refit:
-
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
At Dock
Engine Details
2 x 50 Volvo engines
Fuel Consumption:
5
Cruising Speed:
8 knots
Max Speed:
12 knots US Gall/Hr
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Summer Area:
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
No
Salon Stereo:
No
Sat Tv:
-
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
No
# CD's:
No
Camcorder:
No
Books:
no
Board Games:
No
Sun Awning:
Yes
Deck Shower:
-
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
-
Special Diets:
Inq
Kosher:
Inq
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
Yes
Minimum Age:
-
Generator:
-
Inverter:
Yes
Voltages:
220v
Water Maker:
-
Water Cap:
800 litres
Ice Maker:
No
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters:
Inq
Nude:
Yes
Hairdryers:
Yes
# Port Hatches:
several
Guests Smokes:
outside only at designated are
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
No
Windscoops:
No
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
Highfield
Dinghy hp:
15 hp Yamaha
Dinghy # pax:
8
Water Skis Adult:
No
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
No
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
No
Kayaks 1 Pax:
1
Kayaks (2 Pax):
No
Floating Mats:
No
Swim Platform:
yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
2 drop downs
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
No
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
Rod and reel
Rods:
-
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)
2 Pax
3 Pax
4 Pax
5 Pax
6 Pax
Winter 2023 to 2024
$15,000
$16,000
$17,000
$17,500
$18,000
Summer 2024
$15,000
$16,000
$17,000
$17,500
$18,000
Winter 2024 to 2025
$15,000
$16,000
$17,000
$17,500
$18,000
ILLUSION is available for charter in the Caribbean out of Martinique, St Martin or Grenadines - delivery fees apply depending on bookings and location. Please inquire for delivery fees to other islands. To give you an idea, delivery fees - return trips are:
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
Please add 8.5% VAT for any charters in Martinique or Guadeloupe
Christmas and New Year rates - $20,700 all inclusive
MCA Compliant
All Inclusive.Cruising Permit: Paid by BoatLicenses: Paid by Boat