Yacht Description
Jacuzzi, then water. GRAND ILLUSION is a Palmer Johnson motor yacht built in 1994 (refit listed as 2017) that sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins, and she is set up for days that bounce between the sundeck Jacuzzi and straight into the sea via the extended swim platform.
Easy access, actually. Wheelchair-friendly access, extra-wide passageways, and an elevator connecting decks make moving around onboard simple for mixed-mobility groups. No fuss. Just works.
Beach setup included. A teak rear “beach” platform with umbrellas and a full beach set-up (tables, inflatable chairs, umbrellas) turns swim stops into proper shore-style lounging, and the yacht’s shallow draft helps her get closer to the shoreline than many 145-footers.
Toys and a big screen. When it is time to do more than float, you have Yamaha WaveRunners, paddleboards, wakeboard, water-skis, towables, snorkelling gear, fishing equipment, inflatables, and a floating pool with net and sea stairs for kids. For evenings, there is an outdoor movie screen and projector, plus a skylounge home-theatre setup with an 85-inch TV.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 143ft / 43
- Beam
- 8m
- Draft
- 7.92m
- Builder
- Palmer Johnson
- Year built
- 1994
- Refit
- 2017
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 13 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Engines
- 2 x Detroit Diesel 16V92 / 1,400 HP Each
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
Charter Price
From $115,000 to $125,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity is at the charterer’s discretion.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
Summer Season
Winter Season
- Total guests
- 10
- Total cabins
- 5
- King cabins
- 3
- Queen cabins
- 1
- Single cabins
- 1
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- Yes
- Jacuzzi
- Yes
5 staterooms for 10 guests.
Steve has spent over 40 years in yachting, starting on the west coast of the United States, Canada and Mexico before running charter yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. That range of cruising grounds shapes how he plans routes, anchorages and daily timing for guests.
- American
- Over 40 years in yachting
- Early career cruising the west coast of the United States, Canada and Mexico
- Ran charter yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the late 1990s
Melany came to yachting after working as a flight attendant on private jets, and brings that same attention to detail to the interior service aboard Grand Illusion. Guests get table settings, cabins and daily routines handled with a consistent standard throughout the charter.
- South African / Swiss
- Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised on a farm
- Previously a flight attendant on private jets
Nigel has more than 20 years in yachting across all departments, backed by a precision engineering background. His proactive approach to the yacht's systems keeps air conditioning, power and water running quietly behind the scenes while guests are aboard.
- British, born in South West Devon, UK
- Over 20 years in the yachting industry, having worked through all departments
- Background in precision engineering
- Calls the Philippines home
Kyle grew up on the coast in Mauritius and fishing is his main interest, so he is the one to ask about getting lines in the water. He also takes on maintenance tasks onboard, sorting small problems before they reach guests.
- South African / Seychellois
- Born in the Seychelles and raised in a small coastal town in Mauritius
- Just under 4 years in the yachting industry
- Working towards becoming a yacht captain
Yasmin coordinated high profile events in London before moving to yachting, and applies that planning experience to service onboard. Guests benefit from an interior team that keeps meals, drinks and cabin service running to time.
- South African / British
- Born in England and raised in South Africa
- Previously an Event Coordinator for high profile events in London
Richard started in the industry on a sailing yacht during a university summer break and stayed with it. Swimming, snorkeling and fishing are his own interests, which is useful when guests want time in the water off the swim platform.
- South African, originally from Johannesburg
- Studied forensic investigation at West Virginia University in the USA
- First yacht role was onboard a sailing yacht
Marc spent 12 years in the music industry before yachting and is the crew member to speak to about entertainment onboard. Fitness and physical sports are part of his own routine, so he is well placed to get active guests out on the water.
- South African, born and raised in Pretoria
- 12 years in the music industry prior to yachting
Renan cooks Fusion cuisine and is a barbecue specialist, drawing on a career that began in Michelin Star restaurants more than 10 years ago. Guests can expect food built around both taste and presentation, including cooking on the onboard BBQ.
- Brazilian
- Specializes in Fusion cuisine
- Barbecue Master
- Over 10 years as a chef, including Michelin Star restaurants
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Sat TV
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Sun awning
- Yes
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- On inquiry
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Hairdryers
- Yes
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Jet Skis | 2 Yamaha WaveRunners. |
| Seabobs | 2 Seabobs for underwater cruising. |
| Towable toys | Towable toys for being towed behind the tender. |
| Tube - towable | Tubing towable ride. |
| Inflatable jet ski dock | Inflatable jet ski dock for jet ski staging. |
| Inflatable sea pool | Inflatable sea pool with a net and sea stairs for children. |
| Inflatable water toys | Inflatable water toys for on-water play. |
| Floating mats | 2 floating mats. |
| Pool noodles | Pool noodles for floating and play. |
| Paddleboards | 2 paddleboards. |
| Wakeboard | 2 wakeboards. |
| Water skis | 2 adult water skis and 2 kids water skis. |
| Kneeboard | 2 kneeboards. |
| Surfboard | Surfboard for surfing. |
| Snorkeling gear | 10 sets of snorkel gear. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing equipment for guests. |
| Deep sea fishing gear | Deep sea fishing gear for offshore fishing. |
| Scuba dive equipment | Scuba dive equipment for diving. |
| Kayaks (2-person) | 2 two-person kayaks. |
Onboard Entertainment
Convertible Cinema, Outdoor Movie Screen and Projector, Plasma Screen TV, Surround Sound Speakers
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Jamaica
- Homeport
- Bahamas
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
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