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.
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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
Perfect for families This Pénichette is ideal for couples or small families wanting a relaxed inland waterway escape rather than coastal sailing. At 10.2 metres with two cabins and heating, it's genuinely comfortable for four people, with a fifth berth squeezed in for a child.
Practical river cruiser The bow thruster and compact size make handling straightforward on narrow European canals and rivers, no need for serious sailing experience. Standard amenities like refrigeration, electric toilet, and a Bimini top cover the essentials for a week-long hotel-on-water experience.
Solid value proposition At around €2,335 per week, you're paying for convenience and comfort rather than performance or luxury, which is fair for this category. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable and suggests the operator takes maintenance seriously.
Practical caveat Being a 2003 houseboat, wear-and-tear is something to expect, this isn't a gleaming showpiece, so check the pre-charter photos carefully. You'll also want to confirm the charter base location and nearest airport; inland waterway bases can be remote, sometimes requiring a 90-minute transfer from a major hub.
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The marina & destination
Based at Lutzelbourg, in Lutzelbourg, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
I don't have reliable information about a marina called Lutzelbourg in France. Lutzelbourg is a small commune in the Alsace region, located inland on the Zorn river, but I cannot confirm it has a functioning yacht charter marina or verify what cruising grounds would be accessible from there. Rather than provide inaccurate details about water access, charter facilities, or potential week-1 sailing routes, I'd recommend verifying the marina name and location with SailChecker's internal database before I write the summary.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. be rented with or without a skipper?
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