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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)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
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
Perfect for families This 2022 Nicols Estivale is a solid choice for groups wanting a relaxed inland waterway holiday, think French rivers and canals rather than open water. With three cabins and berths for up to eight, it works well for multi-family trips or groups of friends who don't mind sharing space.
Standout comfort features The bow thruster is genuinely useful for canal maneuvering, and heating plus a decent galley setup (fridge included) mean you can charter comfortably outside peak summer. At 13.5 meters, it's manageable for charterers without serious boating experience, which is exactly what Riverly's rental fleet is designed for.
Good value proposition For European inland cruising, the €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and you're getting a modern boat that won't require constant tinkering. Daily rates on these typically sit in the mid-range for self-drive European charters, fair pricing for what you get.
One practical note This is a river cruiser, not a seagoing vessel, so your options are limited to canal networks (mainly France, Netherlands, Belgium). If you're flying in from the US or distant UK bases, factor in ground transfer time to reach the charter base, these aren't usually coastal, so airport logistics matter more than with sea-based fleets.
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The marina & destination
Based at Kerkdriel, in Kerkdriel, Netherlands. Cruiser Premium 6/8 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Zandstraat 5a
Kerkdriel sits on the Meuse River in the eastern Netherlands, offering direct access to the intricate network of rivers and lakes across the Low Countries; week one typically involves cruising the Meuse southbound toward Belgium or exploring the interconnected waterways of the Biesbosch National Park to the west. The marina works best for clients seeking inland waterway cruising rather than coastal sailing, with gentle river conditions ideal for first-time charterers or those prioritizing lock-free days and small-town exploration. Heavy commercial traffic and numerous locks characterize this region, so expect slower-paced, technical navigation rather than open-water sailing.
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