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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 river explorers. This compact houseboat suits couples or small families wanting a leisurely inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing, think French canals and slow-paced exploration over distance-covering adventures. The 2003 build and modest 10.2m length make it intimate and manageable, ideal if you're new to boat handling.
Standout practical features. A bow thruster is genuinely useful for tight locks and mooring in confined spaces, while heating and electric toilet mean you won't be roughing it. The bimini provides decent sun shelter, and five berths give flexible sleeping arrangements for small groups, though you'll feel the squeeze on longer trips.
Value consideration. At €3,500 deposit, this is budget-friendly for weekly charters, and you're paying for convenience rather than luxury. Running costs on French inland waterways are typically low, making it accessible for families testing the houseboat lifestyle without serious financial commitment.
One honest caveat. The 2003 vintage means systems are ageing, expect the occasional quirk with plumbing or electrics, and don't expect the fit-and-finish of newer charter boats. If reliability and modern comfort are non-negotiable, you might stretch budget toward a newer model.
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The marina & destination
Based at Loosdrecht, in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Loosdrecht is a freshwater lake marina in the heart of the Dutch inland waterway network, ideal for a relaxed first week exploring the Vecht River valley and connected lake system without exposure to coastal weather. From here you can cruise south to Utrecht and Amsterdam within a day, or north through the Gooi lakes toward the IJsselmeer; the shallow, protected waters and lock-free passages between lakes suit both novice helmsfolk and those seeking sheltered cruising. Week one typically involves gentle daysails of 2 to 4 hours between lake villages, with ample opportunity to moor and explore historic towns on foot.
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