Motor yacht · Benetti
Illusion V
- Length58 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew14
- Built2014
Illusion V is a 58 m motor yacht built by Benetti in 2014 (refitted 2023), for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 14 crew. Charter from €350,000 per week in summer (Croatia, Italy and Monaco); in winter from US$350,000 (Caribbean, Antigua and Bahamas), plus expenses.
A Benetti with a Green & Mingarelli interior, a bar in the sea-level beach club and a crew that counts a PADI instructor, a masseuse and a beauty therapist.
Illusion V left the Benetti yard in 2014, originally named Illusion I, and was freshened up in a refit in 2023. Benetti drew the exterior. For the rooms, Green & Mingarelli worked with silk, parchment, Lalique crystal, onyx and walnut, and tall windows keep it all bright.
The crew are what shape a week here. The team of fourteen includes a PADI diving instructor, a masseuse and a beauty therapist. Someone who has never been underwater can start learning on day one and, with enough days and good conditions, go home with a dive certificate, while the rest of the group books treatments on board instead of searching for a spa ashore.
Two places draw everyone. Down on the lower deck the beach club has a bar of its own and sofas by a swim platform that lowers to the sea, the obvious spot for watching children race around on the toys. At the top, travertine steps lead up to the Jacuzzi, and the gym is set in an air-conditioned veranda on the same deck. A humidor and a store for fine wine complete the picture, and the dining table on the upper deck sits under the overhang of the sun deck with skylights above, so dinner carries on when a shower passes through.
Illusion V is a sound choice for families with children or teenagers and for groups who want to mix active days with pampering. She is a poor match for those who want long, fast passages or an owner's suite on a deck of its own: the master is on the main deck, and most of what she does best happens close to the water.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 58 m
- Beam
- 10.8 m
- Draft
- 3.6 m
- Builder
- Benetti
- Built
- 2014
- Refit
- 2023
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 15 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 14
Cabins6 · 1 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 3 twins, 1 Pullman
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Beach club
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Inflatable water slide
- Swim platform
- Barbecue
- Sun deck
- Outdoor bar
- Wi-Fi
- Sunpads
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Water slide
- Paddleboards×2
- Diving equipment×2
- Jet ski×2
- Inflatable toys×6
- Water skis
- Fishing equipment×2
- Table tennis
- Seabobs×4
- Kayaks×2
- Wakeboards
- Towable toys×5
- Table-tennis on the verandah
- Karaoke and DJ decks are also available
- Tenders×3
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€350,000
Ibiza & Formentera
Mallorca
French Riviera & Monaco
Sardinia & Corsica
Croatia
Greek Islands
Montenegro
TurkeyAlso cruises in
- Italy
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €350,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €105,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €46,000 – €77,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €35,000 – €53,000
Indicative total for the week
€536,000 – €585,000
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Questions about chartering Illusion V
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Illusion V?
Illusion V takes 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 3 twins, 1 Pullman). A crew of 14 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Illusion V?
From €350,000 per week in summer and from US$350,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Illusion V?
In summer she cruises in Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey, Sardinia, French Riviera, Athens, Greece and Balearics & Spain. In winter: Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Cuba and Saint Martin. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Illusion V have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, beach club, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Illusion V carry?
1 × Water slide, 2 × Paddleboards, 2 × Diving equipment, 2 × Jet ski, 6 × Inflatable toys, 1 × Water skis, 2 × Fishing equipment and 1 × Table tennis. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Illusion V?
She cruises at 12 knots with a top speed of 15 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Illusion V?
The yachts we list that are closest to Illusion V are Clelia III (60 m, 12 guests, from €350,000 per week), Slipstream (60 m, 12 guests, from €350,000 per week) and Holdin' My Own (55.4 m, 12 guests, from €350,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Illusion V?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Illusion V and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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- Yacht Charter VAT by Country: Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece
- Yacht Crew Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip and How to Pay
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Compare with similar yachts
Illusion V side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Illusion V |  Clelia III |  Slipstream |  Holdin' My Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 58 m | 60 m | 60 m | 55.4 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Built | 2014 (refit 2023) | 2011 (refit 2019) | 2009 | 2011 (refit 2026) |
| Summer, per week from | €350,000 | €350,000 | €350,000 | €350,000 |
| Winter, per week from | US$350,000 | €350,000 | US$392,000 | US$350,000 |
| Summer areas | Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro +6 | Greece, Eastern Mediterranean | Monaco, Italy, Montenegro, Croatia +5 | Italy, Monaco, French Riviera, Corsica +4 |
| Winter areas | Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Cuba +1 | — | Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Antigua, Saint Martin +1 | Caribbean, Bahamas, Antigua, Saint Martin +1 |
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Which one suits you?
Plan your charter
Check availability: Illusion V
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Illusion V
From €350,000