Overview
ILLUSION V yacht charter in Mediterranean
A ILLUSION V charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Benetti190m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ILLUSION V
ILLUSION V is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
ILLUSION V should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 190'3 / 58m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2014 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
ILLUSION V suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for ILLUSION V, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare ILLUSION V on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for ILLUSION V should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Benetti
- Length
- 190'3 / 58m
- Built
- 2014
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 13
- Price context
- €350,000 p/week + expenses Approx $411,000
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 35'5 / 10.8m
- Draft
- 11'4 / 3.46m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ILLUSION V is positioned around €350,000 p/week + expenses Approx $411,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Benetti build, 190m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who ILLUSION V suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ILLUSION V gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
ILLUSION V by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 190m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
ILLUSION V vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ILLUSION V should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About ILLUSION V
Toys
Illusion V has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are Flyboards, experience flying in and out of the water with the latest in high adrenaline watersport. Also there is a waterslide letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Illusion V also features towable toys, waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, fishing equipment and much more. Illusion V features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.5m/31'2" Chase Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Illusion V this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Illusion V has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
Overview
The award winning 58m/190'3" motor yacht 'Illusion V' (ex. Illusion I) by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Green & Mingarelli Design. From bow to stern, Illusion V is brimming with an fantastic array of social and dining areas, both inside and out, making her the ideal yacht for relaxing and entertaining whilst on charter. Her features include beach club and gym.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 115,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Illusion V is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2014, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and three twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 10 beds in total, including 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Illusion V is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym or elsewhere, sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- New to fleet in 2014
- Striking exterior lines
- Highly luxurious accommodation
- Exquisitely rare interior finishes
- Large Jacuzzi
- Sundeck bar
- BBQ and grill
- Vast exterior deck areas
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Exterior Bar
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Beach Club
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x 2 seat SeaDoo RXP-X 260 Jet-Skis
- 2 x Jet 5.12 ACS Seabobs
- Flyboard
- 1 x Waterslide
- Towable Toys
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- Paddleboard
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Inflatable water toy
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 31'2 / 9.5m Novurania Chase Series 31 Chase Tender with 2 x Yamaha 250 HP engines
- 1 x 24'7 / 7.5m Dariel DT7.5 Jet Tender with 1 x Castoldi Jet
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€500,000 p/week + expenses Approx $587,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
$399,000 p/week + expenses
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ILLUSION V's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ILLUSION V's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why ILLUSION V beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Ask for ILLUSION V with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request ILLUSION V charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ILLUSION V fits the route.
FAQ
ILLUSION V charter questions
Is ILLUSION V a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider ILLUSION V?
ILLUSION V is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Caribbean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting ILLUSION V?
For ILLUSION V, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.