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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 couples. This compact 10.2m houseboat suits two people travelling together, or a small family happy to share tight quarters. The 2-cabin setup works best if you're not bringing kids who need separate sleeping spaces.
Standout inland charm. The Pénichette is purpose-built for European river and canal cruising, it's nimble, shallow-drafted, and comes with practical touches like a bow thruster for tight locks and heating for shoulder-season comfort. The bimini top keeps sun exposure manageable on long cruising days.
Good value proposition. At this size and vintage (2005), you're getting a well-established, uncomplicated vessel with enough kit to be self-sufficient; the €3,500 deposit is reasonable for this class. Running costs on inland waterways are typically lower than coastal charter boats.
One honest note: The base location isn't specified in your data, so I can't advise on airport proximity or how accessible this is for long-haul travellers from the US, UK, or Europe. Before booking, confirm where Riverly operates this boat, some river bases are wonderfully convenient to major hubs, others require a connecting flight or long ground transfer.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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