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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
- Electric toilet
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD 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
- 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
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Perfect for relaxed families This 10.2-metre Pénichette houseboat suits groups wanting a slow-paced inland waterway escape rather than traditional sailing. It's ideal for families with young children or less experienced boaters who prefer comfort over speed.
Solid practical features The bow thruster makes handling easy in tight locks and mooring spots, while heating and electric toilet add real comfort for extended cruising. Two cabins sleeping five is sensible space for a small family or couples travelling together.
Good value proposition At a €3500 deposit with sturdy equipment included, this 2001 build offers affordable access to European canal networks, you get reliable basics without paying for unnecessary luxuries. The Riverly operator track record matters here, so check their current reviews.
One honest limitation A 23-year-old houseboat won't have the modern fit-outs or styling of newer charter fleets, and refurbishment standards vary. Before committing, ask Riverly for recent photos and confirm what "Pénichette Premium" actually includes, the term alone doesn't guarantee condition.
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The marina & destination
Based at Corbigny, in Corbigny, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Corbigny is a working town marina on the Yonne River in Burgundy, offering direct access to the Nivernais Canal and interconnected waterway network; week one typically involves cruising south toward Auxerre or north toward the Seine, with gentle lock-to-lock progression through vineyard landscapes. The canal system here suits operators comfortable with multiple daily locks and lower speeds (4 knots typical), making it ideal for those prioritizing landscape and wine-region stops over coastal sailing. Most week-one routes cover 40-60 km, allowing time to explore Auxerre, Chablis wine villages, or venture toward the Burgundy Canal network without rushing.
Frequently asked questions
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