ILLUSION V

Benetti190m12 guests6 cabins

ILLUSION V is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Charter rate
€350,000 p/week + expenses Approx $411,000
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
6 cabins
Route
Monaco · French Riviera

Benetti · Monaco · French Riviera

Overview

ILLUSION V yacht charter in Mediterranean

ILLUSION V is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

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 high-service event charter, 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 high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 190'3 / 58m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2014 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples
Compare by
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

Best charter fit

Use ILLUSION V when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 190'3 / 58m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Route planning

For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano. That keeps the charter practical around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.

Before confirming dates

The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why ILLUSION V is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

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 Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
  • Ask why ILLUSION V beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
  • For ILLUSION V, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Capri.

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 Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. 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 right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.

What should I send before requesting ILLUSION V?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ILLUSION V fits the plan.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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