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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
Best for river cruising This Pénichette is perfect if you want a relaxed, low-speed river holiday rather than coastal sailing, think French canals and slow-moving waterways. It's ideal for families or small groups who prioritize comfort and ease over nautical challenge.
Clever space design For a 10.2-meter houseboat, the 2-cabin layout sleeps five reasonably well, and the bow thruster makes tight locks and moorings genuinely manageable. Heating and a proper galley refrigerator mean you're living comfortably, not camping.
Fair value proposition At this size and age (2005), the €3,500 deposit sits mid-range for European houseboat charters. You're paying for a proven, practical platform rather than cutting-edge luxury, solid for a week pottering through Burgundy or similar.
One honest note As a houseboat rather than a sailing or powerboat, this won't thrill anyone seeking speed or proper marine adventure. Also, the base location isn't listed here, so confirm it's accessible from your international arrival airport before booking, river charter bases can be surprisingly remote.
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The marina & destination
Based at Joigny, in Joigny, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Joigny sits on the Yonne River in Burgundy, offering access to the quieter inland waterway network south towards Auxerre and the Nivernais Canal. From here, week 1 charters typically explore the locks and rural countryside of the Burgundy Canal system, with easy day-hops between small towns and wine villages. This is a low-speed, low-wind cruising ground best suited to clients seeking leisurely inland navigation rather than sailing; expect 4-5 knot cruising speeds and lock transits as the rhythm of your holiday.
Frequently asked questions
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