ESPERANCE Yacht Description
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2 Seabobs (premium seabob brand):
Top-tier sea scooters for thrilling underwater exploration and romantic snorkeling adventures. -
Expansive covered flybridge (80% of roof):
Perfect social space with panoramic views, ideal for cocktails, family fun, and sunset relaxation. -
Wide range of water toys including wakeboards & waterskis:
Fun for all ages with towable tubes plus adult and kids’ waterskis for endless water sport excitement.
ESPERANCE is a luxurious 55 ft. catamaran built by Lagoon. A model created by passionate designers for sea lovers searching for freedom. ESPERANCE features 5 cabins and accommodates 10 guests. A vessel with nothing left to chance, Lagoon has designed it in all its smallest details. You can enjoy a gentle lifestyle onboard of ESPERANCE, far from the constraints of daily life.
Start with the “terrace on the water.” ESPERANCE’s aft cockpit isn’t just a place to sit; it’s a low, open platform that drops you right to sea level, with a hydraulic swim platform and big loungers that turn swimming, boarding toys, or just dangling your feet in the water into the main event.
Then go upstairs. Around 80% of the roof is flybridge: shaded dining, bar-style seating, open sunpads, and panoramic views. If your group likes to spread out instead of pile up, this is the differentiator—ESPERANCE behaves like a much larger yacht in terms of usable outdoor space.
Inside, it’s all glass and light. Huge windows and skylights flood the saloon with natural light, so you’re not hiding in a dark box when the sun is up. The open-plan galley means your chef isn’t cooking in exile, and the social space actually works when all 10 guests are inside at once.
Sleep logistics: solved. Built in 2024, ESPERANCE is a modern 55ft Lagoon layout for 10 guests in 5 en-suite cabins—4 doubles plus 1 twin that converts to a double. That flexibility matters if your group is a shifting mix of couples, kids, and friends who may or may not want to share a bed after day three.
Toy department: not theoretical. Two Seabobs, SUPs, kayak, towable sofa, adult and kids’ waterskis, wakeboard, snorkeling kit, plus a proper tender with 60hp. If your plan involves more than “look at water,” this inventory keeps teenagers, Type‑A adults, and reluctant swimmers all occupied.
Hardware that keeps everyone functional. Full air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, indoor sound system, smart TV, and a watermaker mean long hot showers don’t trigger a resource-management meeting. This is the quiet backbone of a low-friction week on board.
Human layer: a crew of three who actually do this for a living. A professional captain with serious charter mileage, a dedicated deckhand/stew, and a chef running a focused, modern Mediterranean menu (with special diets possible) turn the platform into an experience. You’re not renting a boat; you’re outsourcing the whole week’s logistics to a team whose job is making 10 people comfortable in a floating house.
In short: if your priority is space, real water access, modern toys, and a flexible 10-guest cabin plan on a brand-new 2024 cat, ESPERANCE ticks the boxes without pretending to be a nightclub or a palace. It’s a smart, efficient charter choice that’s genuinely built around how people actually use a yacht for a week.
Accommodation
Accommodates up to 10 Guests in 4 Double-Cabins & 1 twin convertible to double, all en-suiteWhat is the cabin arrangement of ESPERANCE?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Primary Suite | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Double Cabin 1 | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Double Cabin 2 | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Double Cabin 3 | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Twin Convertible Cabin | Twin beds convertible to Double | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
ESPERANCE
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Weekly price: €22,000 - €31,500
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 54'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: Lagoon
- Consumption: 40 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 2024
Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailing catamaran like ESPERANCE, the expected APA is 20% to 35% of the charter price (€4,400 - €7,700), making the charter cost €26,400 to €29,700. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
ESPERANCE Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 12%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 44,000EUR to 63,000EUR | 8,800EUR to 18,900EUR | 5,280EUR to 7,560EUR | 58,080EUR to 89,460EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 22,000EUR to 31,500EUR | 4,400EUR to 9,450EUR | 2,640EUR to 3,780EUR | 29,040EUR to 44,730EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 11,000EUR to 15,750EUR | 2,200EUR to 4,725EUR | 1,320EUR to 1,890EUR | 14,520EUR to 22,365EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 22,000EUR / 6 * 3 days = 11,000EUR |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: EUR22,000
High season rate: EUR31,500
Summer 2025 weekly rates:
High Season (July - August): euro 31.500 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
Mid-Season (June - September): euro 27.200 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
Low Season (rest months): euro 22.000 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
If the yacht is chartered from a location other than the home port, the charter is subject to a relocation fee.
Relocation Fees:
Catamarans 55ft and up: Cyclades (1500 EUR) *
* Please note due to logistics, charters with embarkation or disembarkation in Santorini will be charged one extra day.
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer.Summer 2025 weekly rates:
High Season (July - August): euro 31.500 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
Mid-Season (June - September): euro 27.200 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
Low Season (rest months): euro 22.000 per week plus expenses (VAT 13% & APA 25%)
If the yacht is chartered from a location other than the home port, the charter is subject to a relocation fee.
Relocation Fees:
Catamarans 55ft and up: Cyclades (1500 EUR) *
* Please note due to logistics, charters with embarkation or disembarkation in Santorini will be charged one extra day.
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer.
ESPERANCE Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | Description |
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| Seabobs | 2 Seabobs; motorized underwater scooters for powered surface and below-surface swimming. |
| Standup Paddleboards (SUPs) | 2 paddleboards. |
| Kayak | 1 kayak; appears to be a 2-person model. |
| Floating mat | 1 floating mat for lounging on the water. |
| Jobe infinity pool | 1 Jobe infinity pool; floating seawater pool with net for protected swimming off the stern. |
| Waterski (adults & kids) | Adult and child water skis. |
| Wakeboard (adults) | Adult wakeboard. |
| Tube - towable / Inflatable sofa | 1 two-seater towable inflatable sofa. |
| Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Rigid inflatable boat (tender) | 1 Highfield 420 tender with Honda 60hp outboard; used for towing toys and shore transfers. |
Crew
Captain
Deckhand/Steward
Captain: Nicolas Antonopoulos
Nicolas runs the yacht like a tight, easy-going ship, blending sharp seamanship with calm, guest-first focus so you feel safe while the trip stays loose and fun. Years in Greek waters mean he reads wind, crowds, and anchorages fast, putting you in the right place before everyone else shows up.
- Nearly 10 years of professional yachting experience in Santorini, Mykonos, Athens and wider Greek waters.
- 15+ years in guest-facing and hospitality roles prior to yachting.
- Background covering skipper, deckhand, steward and cook positions on charter and private yachts.
- Fluent in Greek, English and Filipino, with additional French.
Nikos grew up inside the Aegean swell, so lines, tenders, and rocky coves are second nature and he moves guests on and off the boat smoothly, without drama. He backs up the captain with quiet technical know‑how, keeping toys, systems, and safety tight while you stay in vacation mode.
- Four seasons of professional experience on sailing yachts in Greece.
- Trained toward captain’s role on a Beneteau 46 monohull and a Lagoon 46 catamaran.
- Proficient in dinghy operation, basic mechanical and electrical maintenance, first aid and crew coordination.
- Greek and English speaker, born and raised in Santorini.
- Creates multi-day Mediterranean menus featuring regional Greek products and seasonal ingredients.
- Experienced in catering to special diets and customized meal plans for charter guests.
Menu
- Cayana with smoked pepper, goat and sheep cheese from Olympus and basil oil
- Frutalia omelette from Andros with sausage with leek
- Scrambled eggs with fig, cherry tomato confit and pistachio from Aegina
- Citrus cake porridge with caramelized or non caramelized fruit
- Omelette with seasonal vegetables
- Shakshuka middle eastern eggs with tomato and Grevena goat cheese
- Brioche with fig marmalade, fresh salad, smoked bacon and goat cheese
- Chickpea stew with marinated anchovy
- Macarounes from Karpathos
- Seafood and shellfish plateau, wheat salad with tomato, cucumber and pickled onion
- Kerkyrean bourdeto
- Fresh linguini with tiger shrimp and tomato sauce or vegetarian fresh linguini with beet and onion sauce
- Aigialeia bourdeto with zucchini flower
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Homemade taramas salad with wild seasonal horta
Tuna fillet with fish jus, pea purée and charred artichoke
or beet fillet with vegetable jus, pea purée and charred artichoke -
Leafy greens with cranberry, walnut, pear and apple cider vinegar dressing
Carpaccio with fresh fish of the day
Orzo with octopus or trahanoto with xynomyzithra -
Shrimp with garlic confit
Athenian salad
Risotto with wild horta & calamari or vegan fricassee with morchella mushrooms -
Fava with echalot pickle salad with cherry tomatoes, goat cheese and caviar
Pork braisée with tahini purée or artichoke braisée with tahini purée -
Grilled vegetables salad with fennel and baby gem
Risotto with wild mushrooms with Greek black truffle -
Herring salad
Salad with tomato, cucumber, and mint
Octopus stew with seafood jus or okra stew with smoked vegetables -
Vegetarian fricassee lentil salad with avocado, walnut and xynomyzithra
Lamb chops with lamb jus, smoked carrot and glazed broccoli
or velvet carrot soup with vegetable jus, celery root fillet and broccoli
- Deconstructed kataifi with vanilla and sake
- Melitini from Santorini with cucumber sorbet and mint
- Mandolato nougat with pistachio sorbet
- Handmade pasteli with lemon sorbet and salted caramel
- Sweet preserve of black chanterelle with vanilla sorbet in pie crust
- Apple pie crust with orange crumble and caramel sorbet
- Tiramisu with salt blossom and ginger
- Brioche with fig marmalade, fresh salad, smoked bacon and goat cheese
- Hortopita with seasonal horta
- Cheese and cold cuts platter
- Avocado toast
- Power smoothie with almond milk, apple, banana, honey and tahini
- Ceviche fish of the day with tiger melon, chili and dill
- Bao ban with handmade pastrame, fresh onion, cabbage and carrot
Reviews
You made this the trip of a lifetime!!! We know the islands and the sea journey would be fantastic, but we never imagined that the real treasure was on-board. You made the trip so special by being the awesome person you are. Nikos, your sailing and flexibility with the course were supurb. Despina, you need to publish a cookbook because your meals were 10x better than the restaurants. Gregory, you were ever present to take care of everyone's needs, and you are wise way beyond your years. Wishing you the best. We loved hanging out with you.
Love, Georgia and Bud.
Dear Nikos, Despina, and Gregory,
You were fantastic! The three of you were the heart of the trip, fun, professional, great team and made a family of all of us for a week. Great! The sailing was superb. Wehad a great variety of stops and saw more than i had expected. Juliette also loved the shopping! The catamaran was perfect for the 8 of us, plenty of space and you all made everything look so easy. Oh, and the meals, incredible spreads at every meal on board.
Many, many thanks for such a memorable trip and for making us so welcome.
Love, Ian & Juliette
Dear Captain Nick, Despina & Gregory,
What a fantastic trip! All thanks to you. We could not have asked for a better crew. Obviously the boat is fantastic, but the crew made the voyage. Excellent "sugobloms" from Captain Nick (which we soon learn to accept), always led to successful and enjoyable days, outstanding food and drink, making us miss the boat everytime we went out to eat. Attentive and always friendly support from Greg, and so much patience! Loved everything!
Thank you for a wondreful trip!
Steve & Helena
Dear Nick, Despina and Gregory,
This was the most amazing week. The Esperance is a great Cat, and you all made it even better. Great food, great navigation, and great service. Everything exceded expectations. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Steve and Jerome.
Beth, Bill, Bam and I had the best time ever.
Beth and Bill had raved about the experience as this was their second trip with Nikos, but one can't appreciate the words as much as the experience. Nikos, Des and Gregory couldn't have been more kind, attentive, and generous in spirit and service. They anticipated our needs and needs we didn't even know we had! We can't say enough wonderful things about the three of them and how they will all be friends for life. The boat was fantastic and met every need. We took so many naps, watched movies, played in the water, etc. We hope to find a way to do this again and again, it is simply the BEST!
We love you Nikos, Des and Gregory! Thanks again for everything and please visit us in Califronia!
Beth, Bill, Bam and Tracy
From the Ionians to the Saronic Gulf, what a trip! Meganisi and Kefalonia,to Nafpaktos under the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, through the Corinth Canal (what an experience!) on to Poros, Spetses and the busy but picturesque port of Hydra.
We sailed, we ate, we drank (mastika), we swam, snorkelled, wake boarded, jobe seat, spearfished, poor octopus! and how can we forget, seabobs!!!
Nothing has been too much trouble. Despina, an angel in the kitchen and the food was delicious. Gregory, hard working and always on hand to please, with our many requests. Captain Nick, there no words! Amazing!
Thank you all for a truly special holiday!
Same time next year?
Miranda, Mia, Sophie, Edward, Jack, Vicky, Jennifer, Jim, Andy, Izi.
A heartfelt thank you for taking such amazing care of us this week!
Your attentiveness, kindness, and warm smiles made every moment feel special. Every request was met with grace and every wish seemed magically granted. You created a week we will never forget, one filled with comfort, joy and unforgettable experience, and we leave with full hearts and deep gratitude!
Thank you..
Alec,Faycal,Lina
Temis and Nayla
Paris and Dina
Nawaf, Fonad and Salma.
Dear Guys,
Thank you for an amazing week! It was absolutely fantastic. Captain thanks for putting so much effort with everything and for helping me catch an octopus!
Gregory thanks for being an amazing guy and for always being there all the times you are needed.
Anji, I'm sorry for always dirtying your kitchen and for you always having to clean after me.
See you again hopefully soon!
Nawal
Thank you!
We have had an incredible week at sea with you. Throughout you have been thoughtful, kind, attentive, professional and fun!
Delicious food, exceptional service, expert sailing.. you guided us through the perfect Aegean adventure.
We look forward to sailing with you again in 2026!
Tom, Fiona, Will, Ralph, Alfie.
When 40 knot winds threatened our trip in the Cyclades , Captain Nikolas recommended a change to the Saronic, ALWAYS TRUST THE CAPTAIN!
We had an absolutely perfect trip! While the rest of the Aegean was being wind whipped, he found us flat coves, crystal clear waters and picturesque towns. We shopped , we swam, we ate, we drank and created beautiful memories with our friends. We can ask for nothing more. To Angie, you cook from your heart and it shows! Thank you for showing us the best of Greek cuisine (No thank you that my pants are now a little tight). Special thanks for the extra 200 kilos of watermelon and yogurt. To Gregory.. your work ethic is so impressive and your kindness can be seen with every smile to the guests. You will make a wonderful captain one day. And to Captain Nikolas, you have truly been our favorite captain in the dozens we have taken around the world. You are professional but don't take yourself too seriously. You care deeply about the experience of everyone on board, from moving fans, to shaking coctails, to crazy good dj skills, you seem to know what we wanted before we even asked!
Efxaristo from the bottom of our hearts..
Kara and Andy, Neal and Carmen, Amanda and Chris
What started as a 4 day trip ended up as a wonderful 2 week experience of the beautiful Greek islands.
I want to thank each one of you for making this experience extra special!
To Gregory, your job isn't easy! You're all over the place assists the captain and the chef , cleaning our rooms on a daily basis, even when the boat is rocking from side to side and always calm and with a smile!
No doubt you'll make a great captain one day!
Angeliki, the mermaid of the sea, thank you for your delicious food, always beautifully prepared! I hope you make your Moroccan dream come true!
Last but not least, Captain Nicolas of the Aegean sea! What an interesting man you are!
Thank you for the beautiful islands, the lovely bays, the great coctails and your so tireless energy!
Hopefully see you again one day!
Have a beautiful life all of you!
With Love, Sigal.
To the wonderful team of Esperance,
Captain Nicolas and 1st mate Gregory and Chef Tammy.
This was a great experience for us sailing for the fisrt time in Greece, experiencing the beautiful islands and being looked after by the charming team of this fabulous boat.
Thank you for everything!
Have to see you one day again!
Keep safe and healthy, with love!
Gregory , hope to see you next time as an efficient competent captain!
Thank you and hope to be here again and again!!!
Diana
Thanks for an amazing week sailing the Greek Islands. We loved the food, the hospitality, and the dance parties! The three of you were so much fun and you felt like part of the family. You are now invited to our next sailing adventure! Enjoy your summer and thanks for everything!!
You added to the fun of our trip. Your kindness made our trip even more special! Thank you for taking such great care of us and making sure we were having a trip of a lifetime. We will be forever grateful. We do hope our paths cross again! xoxo
Melannie
Amazing country, amazing crew!
Coffee , tea, chocolate when asked and before my asking! Thank you for your kindness and knowledge.
Wishing you a fantastic summer!
Love, Scott
Best Crew!
We cannot thank you enough for making such a wonderful experience for us!
We will miss the adventure and Tammy's food! We hope to do this again with you all! Thank you! Best of luck!
Where do we begin.. BEST CREW EVER!!!
Sailing to all these beautiful islands my great friends and such an amazing crew made for the most incredible experience that we were keep in our memories and heart always. The people of Greece, the food (especially Tammy's), the most stunning water-beaches-hikes, bike rides and most of all the conversations, laughs and of course the tea! Thank you, Nicolas, Tammy and Grigoris!
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