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.
Available Weeks
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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 families. This 10-metre houseboat suits groups of 3, 5 people wanting a leisurely European waterway holiday without sailing complexity. The two cabins and heating make it comfortable for mixed-age crews or couples seeking a relaxed pace.
Standout practical features. The bow thruster takes the guesswork out of tight mooring situations, and heating means you're not limited to summer months on French or Belgian canals. A galley and toilet aboard keep you genuinely self-sufficient for multi-day cruising.
Solid value proposition. At roughly €467 per person per week (five berths), this represents honest mid-range pricing for a well-equipped, purpose-built canal boat. You're paying for convenience and comfort rather than sailing performance or sleek design.
One realistic note: Houseboats demand patience, top speeds are 6, 8 knots and handling is deliberate, so this suits explorers, not thrill-seekers. Confirm the charter base location and airport transfer logistics with Riverly before booking, as canal networks can sit several hours from major European hubs.
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The marina & destination
Based at Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
I don't have reliable specific information about Dompierre-sur-Besbre as a yacht charter marina, including its facilities, water conditions, or typical week 1 cruising itineraries. Rather than provide inaccurate details about wind patterns, nearby cruising grounds, or what charter week 1 looks like from this location, I should not write this summary without verified facts. If you can confirm this is an active marine charter base with documented cruising routes, I'd be happy to write the summary with accurate details.
Frequently asked questions
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