Esperance, or more correctly, espérance, is a French word that rolls easily off the anglophone tongue.
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Special (adj): Superior
Special (n): A Waterfront Charters Cruise
The Waterfront Charters cruises tick many boxes for our guests. They are recreational, educational, inspirational – in fact, a whole lot of -als. With our seven vessels available and a smorgasbord of cruise options…
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Bow Riding and Skipping Stones
One of the most enthralling – and popular – sights we are treated to on Esperance is the sight of pods of dolphins cruising next to, under, around and in front of the hull as we silently carve through the sea with our curved bow.
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A Ghostly Boat and a Shiny Schooner
Waterfront Charters beloved schooner Esperance has been missing in action for a couple of months. Unlike the Flying Dutchman, she has not been caught in a time warp; she has been undergoing an upgrading exercise.
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Who Needs Electrons, Anyway?
With Serenity One and Esperance, we have two of the finest examples of sailing marques to be found in Cape Town. A luxurious sailing catamaran and an iconic twin-masted schooner; both supremely seaworthy and great fun to be aboard for scheduled trips and private charters alike. Don’t let load shedding bring you down – join us at the V&A for a sublime wind-powered cruise, and reflect on the fact that Nature still knows best.
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