The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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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 (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- 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
- Bow thruster
- 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 river explorers This 1990 Nicols is a classic river cruiser built for inland waterways, think French canals, gentle rivers, and picturesque towns rather than open sea. It's ideal for relaxed multi-family or group getaways where you're traveling at 5-6 knots and stopping often to explore charming villages.
Smart, practical design The dual cabins sleep up to 8, making it excellent value for groups splitting costs. Heating is a real bonus on European rivers in shoulder seasons, and the modest fuel consumption keeps running costs down compared to larger cabin cruisers. The radio-CD player keeps spirits high during quiet stretches.
Genuine budget winner At €903/week with only a €2500 deposit, this is genuinely affordable for a multi-person charter, often working out under €115 per person per night. You're paying for simplicity and practicality, not luxury, which is honest value on a 35-year-old vessel.
Age is the trade-off Built in 1990, systems and furnishings are vintage; you'll want realistic expectations about cabin comfort and occasional mechanical quirks. If you're chartering from mainland Europe (France, Belgium, Netherlands), the logistics work well, but confirm the exact base location with Riverly, as it wasn't specified here and affects your arrival plan from a major airport.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port de Plagny, in Sermoise-sur-Loire, France. Cruiser Classic 4/8 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
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I don't have reliable information about Port de Plagny in Sermoise-sur-Loire to write an accurate summary. While Sermoise-sur-Loire is a real location on the Loire river system in France, I cannot verify current details about this specific marina, its facilities, or typical week-1 cruising itineraries without risking inaccuracy. I'd recommend providing me with verified details about the marina's amenities, nearby locks, river conditions, and accessible cruising grounds within a week, and I'll write the summary to your specifications.
Frequently asked questions
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