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GRAND ILLUSION
A 44-metre Palmer Johnson Motor Yacht
Broker friendly website: https://grandillusionyacht.com/
GRAND ILLUSION is the ideal vessel for a memorable holiday. This 43.59 meter (143 foot) Palmer Johnson motor yacht is a fine example of the builder’s Italian flair and elegance in design. GRAND ILLUSION was designed and built to be able to undertake long cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the choicest areas of the world. Accordingly, this large motor yacht provides every possible comfort and luxury. Her interior styling is by Demitri Christian of Demitri Christian Design and features the use of exceptional materials and highly original details. The experience onboard GRAND ILLUSION is enhanced by a five-star captain and crew who do everything to make every day exceptional.
Grand Illusion offers a full complement of facilities and amenities for relaxation and recreation. The expansive Sun Deck is equipped with everything for fun in the sun including a sun lounges, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment and a wet bar. As the sun goes down, this area converts to the ideal spot to enjoy movies and other entertainment with the big screen open-air cinema.
A large swim platform and a complement of water toys provide a wide selection of activities for guests to choose from. Steps from the main deck, the Swim Platform provides easy access to the outboard tender and the great selection of water toys and fun towables. Enjoy water skiing, swimming and paddleboarding right from the boat. Have the tender take you to the beach for a picnic or to a coral reef for snorkeling. There’s so much to do onboard Lumiere that guests never run out of options.
Grand Illusions accommodates 10 guests in 5 ensuite staterooms.
Every guest stateroom aboard Grand Illusion provides absolute luxury, privacy and comfort. All feature warm woods, fine designer fabrics, specialty wall coverings, and luxury linens. Modern marble bathrooms are stocked with toiletries, choice of terry or waffle weave bathrobes, and hairdryers. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV with Individual Direct TV receivers including movie channels and BluRay DVD players to take advantage of the onboard DVD library in the privacy of your stateroom. Each stateroom is individually climate controlled for your comfort.
The opulent full beam Master suite is on the main deck, with a King Sized bed, extra large walk-in closet and lots of drawer space. There is a couch, large work desk and chair, vanity with lighted magnifying mirror, and a 60″ flat screen TV with it’s own Direct TV receiver, HBO & other movie channels plus a BluRay DVD. The His and Hers marble bathroom has dimmable lighted & mirrored cabinets, separate toilets & a bidet, a wet room for hanging wet swimming suits, and plenty of counter space. The walk in marble shower is accessible from both sides, and has both a hand held shower head and an overhead rain shower.
On the Lower Deck are four guest staterooms:
The forward “Alabaster” room features a California King Sized bed, 54″ flat screen TV with it’s own Direct TV receiver, HBO & other movie channels plus a BluRay DVD. There are also two side chairs and a desk plus a large closet and marble bathroom with shower.
The midship “Ebony” stateroom features a California King Sized bed, 24″ flat screen TV/DVD combo with it’s own Direct TV receiver, HBO & other movie channels. A vanity and desk features lighted and dimmable makeup mirror. There is also a large closet and marble bathroom with shower.
The “Silver” stateroom is aft, and features a Queen Sized bed, 54″ flat screen TV with it’s own Direct TV receiver, HBO & other movie channels, and a BluRay DVD player. A mirrored vanity is complete with a magnifying lighted makeup mirror. There is also a couch and marble bathroom with shower.
The “Twin” is also aft, featuring two twin beds with personal end tables, across from a desk and flat screen TV with it’s own Direct TV receiver, HBO & other movie channels plus a BluRay DVD. There is also a closet and marble bathroom with shower.
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins.
Cabin configuration: 4 Double, 1 Twin.
Beds: 3 King, 1 Queen, 2 Single.
- Air conditioning
- Stabilisers underway
- Master on main deck
- Deck Jacuzzi
- WiFi connection
- 10 person Jacuzzi has a retractable Sunbrite TV with surround sound speakers
- Opulent full beam Master suite is on the main deck, with a King Sized bed
- Toys feature jet skis, inflatable docks and much more!
- Skylounge features 85" TV for a home theatre experience
- Sundeck and Interior Cinema
7 professional crew.
- Captain — USA
- Chief engineer — South African
- First Officer — South African
- Bosun — South African
- Deckhand — South African
- Chief steward/ess — Mexican
- Stewardess — Colombian
- Stewardess — South African
| Length | 43.59 m / 143' 0" |
| Beam | 2.36 m / 7' 9" |
| Draft | 8.03 m / 26' 4" |
| Builder | Palmer Johnson |
| Naval architect | Palmer Johnson |
| Year built | 1994 |
| Refit | 2017 |
| Flag | Jamaica |
| Guests | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Cruising speed | 12 knots |
| Max speed | 13 knots |
| Fuel consumption | 50 US Gall/Hr |
| Hull | Semi displacement |
| Construction | Aluminium |
- Sun Deck: 10 person Jacuzzi
- Special Feature: Sun Deck 32″ Sunbrite TV at the Jacuzzi
- RIB Tender
- Teak Rear Platform “Beach” with umbrellas
- 2 Yamaha Waverunners with reverse brake
- Towable toys
- 2 x Paddle Boards
- Snorkel gear
- Fishing gear
- Waterskis
- Wakeboard
- Full beach set up with tables, inflatable chairs, umbrellas
- Outdoor movie screen and projector
- Inflatable sea pool with a net and sea stairs for children
- Inflatables, noodles and floaties
- Hand weights, yoga mats, balls & TRX Suspension Trainer
Where GRAND ILLUSION operates
St Martin
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James Thomas Green
DIRECTOR & HEAD OF YACHT MANAGEMENTBorn in the UK, James grew up sailing and diving on the south coast. After competing in an offshore race from China to the UK at 19, he spent a decade as Captain on charter and private sailing yachts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Norway.
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Karen Martesen
DIRECTOR & HEAD OF CHARTERBorn in Germany, Karen brings over two decades of experience in the yachting industry. Prior to joining Swisspath, she worked in well-established yachting firms as a retail charter broker and charter manager.
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Niki Wygas
SENIOR CHARTER CONSULTANTWell-known in the industry for her longstanding partnerships and extensive experience. With over a decade in charter retail, Niki is dedicated to delivering excellence and bespoke solutions.
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