Emma started on board Le Reve as the sole stewardess and is now the Chief Stewardess and even takes on the role as chef from time to time. For her, the ocean isn’t just a place—it’s a way of life. It teaches patience, sharpens instinct, and offers a kind of clarity that’s hard to find elsewhere. With a background in hospitality and a passion for detail, she will make it her mission to create elegant, welcoming spaces at sea. From table settings to guest service, she loves those personal touches that turn a charter into something unforgettable. She thrives on ensuring every guest feels relaxed, pampered, and completely at home.
Emma Ledbetter
Chief steward/ess
Born and raised in Cape Town, Cody has always felt at home on the water. He has had a love for adventure, anything water sports, and will speak hours about fishing. He is here to keep things running smoothly with the help of our four man crew. Making sure everyone onboard feels relaxed, safe, and well looked after is the main objective. Whether it’s behind the scenes or face-to-face, he is all about making your time on board unforgettable!
Cody Hing
First Mate
Ninke Oosthuyse, is from Nelspruit, a small town in South Africa. She currently serves as the Second Stewardess on Le Reve where she's responsible for providing exceptional service to guests onboard. Her duties include preparing drinks, delivering top-notch service, and assisting the chef and chief stewardess.
Ninke Oosthuyse
Stewardess
Captain Cliff is entering his 18th year as Captain aboard charter yachts. Cliff started in professional yachting 21 years ago as an engineer onboard a luxury motor yacht based in Ft Lauderdale. At the age of 32, Cliff obtained his Captain license and shortly thereafter took command of his first vessel as a Captain/Engineer. Capt. Cliff is very detail oriented professional and puts his heart into everything he does to ensure the best and safest experience for LeReve’s guests. His experience includes commanding vessels indiverse regions of the world from the East Coast of The United States, Canada, Caribbean, and Bahamas. Capt. Cliff can't wait to welcome you on board Le Reve and together with the rest of the team, to make your holiday an unforgettable one!
Cliff Wetzel
Captain
Recently returned, South African chef Zac Wrankmore, joins Le Reve this season ready to impress.
With over 10 years’ experience aboard charter boats around the world Zac is well adept in a variety of cooking styles. Culinary trained at the South African Chefs academy with international accreditations with “City and Guilds”.
With yachts such as M/Y Phoenix 35m, M/Y Relentless 40m, M/Y DÉJÀ VU 50m Feadship under his belt, he comes with a wealth of knowledge. His catering experience in the Western Mediterranean the South Pacific, French Polynesia, Australasia, USA, Bahamas, and the Caribbean shows that he is both resourceful and adaptable in all corners of the globe.
Zac is no stranger to special requirements & diets and is well versed in a wide
range of food styles, namely, French, Italian, Spanish, American & modern.
Using only the freshest and finest of ingredients Zac always strives to ensure that all expectations are surpassed. He looks forward to meeting with you and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Zac Wrankmore
Chef