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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Bed linen
Included
mandatory
Navigation instruction
Included
mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€3,500
refundable
mandatory
Services & extras (optional)
Bicycle (adult) - Short stay
€25
per rental
optional
Barbecue - Week or more
€7
per night
optional
Wifi 15 Go
€50
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - 10 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,340
per rental
optional
Cleaning fee - 150
€150
per rental
optional
Converter 12/220V
€15
per rental
optional
Barbecue - short stay
€35
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - two weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,820
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - three weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€3,130
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - one week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€980
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - 10 days
€65
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - three weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€2,660
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - 11 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,830
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - 10 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,700
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - two weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€2,220
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - mini week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€930
per rental
optional
Deck Matress
€15
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - weekend (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€580
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - 11 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,460
per rental
optional
Cancellation insurance
Up to 7 days after reservation confirmation
Free
optional
Damage waiver Gold option - 280
€280
per rental
optional
Parking - Plagny - Unguarded - Week or more
Ungarded
€6
per night
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - weekend (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€820
per rental
optional
Parking - Plagny - Unguarded - Short stay
€24
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - one week
€50
per week
optional
Serenity+ package - 5 - one week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,310
per rental
optional
Pet fee (per pet)
€50
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - two weeks
€70
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - 11 days
€70
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 5 - mini week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver, 1 bike)
€700
per rental
optional
Damage waiver Silver option - 180
€180
per rental
optional
4
Cabins
10
Berths
2
Toilets
13m
Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length13.5m
Beam3.8m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC2
Year2010
TypeMotor boat
Deposit€3,500
Equipment (5 aboard · 47 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Electric toilet
- Bow thruster
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Ideal for groups This Nicols Estivale is built for larger family parties or friends wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience. With 4 cabins sleeping up to 10, it's excellent value if you're splitting costs across multiple couples or a multi-generational group.
Standout comfort features The bow thruster is genuinely useful for maneuvering in tight canal locks and moorings without fuss, and heating makes spring or autumn cruising comfortable. A proper refrigerator and electric toilet (rather than manual) take the "roughing it" edge off what's still a very accessible, user-friendly boat.
Strong value proposition At this price point with this capacity, you're getting serious bang for your buck, especially if the weekly rate is competitive. Motor boats remove the learning curve of sailing, so your group can focus on enjoying French rivers, Dutch canals, or similar routes rather than technique.
One realistic note The 2010 build age and basic entertainment (radio-CD, no mention of WiFi or modern comforts) mean this is honest, functional cruising rather than luxury. Confirm your base location and transfer logistics from the nearest airport, inland bases can sometimes mean longer ground transfers than coastal marinas, which matters when flying international.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port de Plagny, in Sermoise-sur-Loire, France. Cruiser Premium 8/10 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Port de, 3 Rue du Port
Frequently asked questions
Can Cruiser Premium 8/10 Pers. be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter Cruiser Premium 8/10 Pers. bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter Cruiser Premium 8/10 Pers.?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.