Luxury Crewed Catamaran ESPERANCE
Lagoon 55 catamaran with seasoned crew in the Cyclades
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About Luxury Crewed Catamaran ESPERANCE
ESPERANCE is a Lagoon 55 catamaran purpose-built for refined island cruising across Greece's Cyclades. Her dual-hull design delivers the stability and space that transforms a week at sea into genuine relaxation, without sacrificing the connection to water and horizon that defines Mediterranean sailing.
The layout rewards both social moments and solitude. Twin trampolines forward catch morning sun, whilst the aft deck provides an elegant setting for dinners framed by island views. Below, five cabins (four doubles, one twin) ensure your party of up to ten remains comfortable and private. Interior teak and soft gray tones create a contemporary aesthetic that feels equally at home anchored off Sifnos or moored near Mykonos.
Captain Nicolas Antonopoulos leads a crew of three with the precision and warmth earned through years in Cyclades waters. Chef Despoina sources fresh ingredients daily, adapting menus to your preferences and the rhythm of island life. Deckhand Gregory manages both daily service and water activities with quiet competence. Together they create a charter defined by genuine hospitality rather than performative luxury.
Highlights
- •Five cabins sleep ten in genuine comfort; each cabin includes private ensuite
- •Experienced crew led by Captain Nicolas, Chef Despoina, and Deckhand Gregory
- •Twin trampolines and generous aft deck for sun, meals, and evening gatherings
- •Complete water toy collection: tender, sea bobs, SUPs, kayak, skis, wakeboard
The Charter Experience
Your week unfolds across the Cyclades at a pace you set. Start in Athens, then let the crew navigate towards Mykonos, Paros, Sifnos and lesser-known anchorages based on your appetite for activity or stillness. Ancient ruins, local tavernas, and protected anchorages reward both the culturally curious and those simply content to read on deck. Water toys (sea bobs, SUPs, kayak, water skis, wakeboard) remain ready for spontaneous exploration; the Highfield tender with 60 hp Yamaha reaches hidden coves efficiently. By week's end, ESPERANCE feels less like a charter yacht and more like your private island base.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical week departs Athens towards Mykonos and the central Cyclades, mixing iconic islands with quieter anchorages. Sifnos offers clear waters and authentic village character; Paros combines accessibility with Aegean charm. Midweek, your crew might suggest lesser-known islets where few other yachts anchor. Water activities happen organically: wakeboarding at dawn, paddleboarding into secluded bays, or simply anchoring in crystalline shallows where the sea bed becomes your view.
Specifications
16.0 m
10
5
10
Catamaran
2024
8 kn
3
