Benetti Motor Yacht ‘Illusion V’ Offers Bahamas Charter Package

By Rebecca Bradbury 26 January 2017

The 58m/190ft luxury yacht ‘Illusion V’ is available for a five-day charter in the Exumas - an exotic island group of the Bahamas - at the all-inclusive rate of US $200,000 from February to April.

Delivered in 2014, Illusion V is one of the finest yachts currently cruising the Bahamas thanks to Benetti’s quality craftsmanship and the unrivalled styling of Green & Mingarelli Design. Now guests can take advantage of her unique charter package for a last-minute winter escape.

A tropical collection of 365 islands and cays, the Exumas are dream charter territory. The five-day island-hopping adventure begins at Staniel Cay and arrives at Big Major Cay on day two. Here you can meet the famous swimming pigs of the Bahamas and snorkel in the underground cave Thunderball Grotto.

On day three, head to Compass Cay and get up close and personal with Nurse Sharks before experiencing the natural wonder of Rachel’s Bubble Bath. The yacht charter then concludes by jet-skiing through the mangroves at Shroud Cay and spotting iguanas on the beach at Alans Cay.

two swimming pigs on Big Major Cay in the Exumas, Bahamas

women takes in the beautiful turquoise waters on a white sand beach of the Bahamas

pier across the turquoise waters on Staniel Cay, Exumas, Bahamas

white sand deserted beach in the Bahamas with turquoise sea

The all-inclusive rate includes four-nights aboard the motor yacht, a set menu catered especially for your dietary requirements, house wine, beer and spirits, all on-board amenities and fuel for the duration of the itinerary.

When not exploring the region’s attractions, charterers will be treated to the unparalleled comfort and luxury of superyacht Illusion V. Designed with relaxed family living in mind, she boasts no end of areas in which to unwind and get-together with loved ones.

Offering the ultimate in outdoor living, the sundeck features a step-up spa pool forward, a bar and built-in barbecue, an all-weather dining area under the radar arch, and an exquisite alfresco lounge aft. Alfresco dining is also possible on the upper deck aft and a drop-down swim platform complete with a bar creates the perfect water-side terrace.

Designed with relaxed family living in mind, Illusion V boasts no end of areas in which to unwind and get-together with loved ones

superyacht ‘Illusion V’ available for charter in the Bahamas

step-up Jacuzzi and bar on sundeck of motor yacht ‘Illusion V’

drop-down swim platform and bar aboard luxury yacht ‘Illusion V’

One of the most striking features of the exterior is the diversity of different materials and textures. These include matt and lacquered coconut, mother-of-pearl, travertine and pen shell ornaments, and the fusion continues into the interior, with highlights such as parchment, shagreen, walnut and Lalique crystal.

In the stylish main salon, full-length windows give wonderful views, while entertaining in the formal dining area or sipping champagne in the lounge. There is an impressive total of five bars across the yacht, and a cinema room and skylounge complete the guest areas on board.

Spanning across the forward section of the main deck is a full-beam master suite with a beautiful white onyx en suite bathroom. Meanwhile, a full-beam VIP suite, two spacious double cabins and two twin cabins are located on the lower deck.