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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
SailChecker Expert View
Not a sailboat. This is a houseboat, a motorized river barge designed for inland waterway cruising, not sailing. If you're looking to harness wind and canvas, keep searching; this vessel is purely engine-driven and suited to leisurely canal and river exploration instead.
Ideal for relaxed groups. The 2-cabin, 5-berth layout works well for two couples or a small family wanting slow-paced river cruising with genuine comfort features like heating and a fridge. You'll spend your days pottering along European waterways at walking pace, not racing across open water.
Practical river cruiser. The bow thruster is genuinely useful in tight locks and narrow channels, and a bimini provides sun shelter during long days on deck. At 10.2 metres, it's manageable for first-time boaters with basic training on European inland systems.
Watch the deposit. €3,500 is a substantial security hold, so clarify exactly what damage or incidents trigger deductions, river houseboats can pick up scrapes in locks, and you'll want clear terms before committing your money.
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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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