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
SailChecker Expert View
Ideal for canal lovers This is a proper inland waterways houseboat, not a seagoing yacht, perfect if you're keen on slow-paced French canal cruising with friends or family. The 2005 build and modest 10.2m length mean you'll navigate tight locks and peaceful waterways that larger vessels can't access.
Solid practical kit The bow thruster is genuinely useful for manoeuvring in confined spaces, and the heating makes shoulder-season cruising comfortable. Two cabins sleeping five works well for a small group, though you're sharing close quarters, expect cosy rather than luxurious.
Strong value proposition At around €2,474 per week, this is genuinely affordable for a week's self-catering holiday with proper accommodation and freedom to explore at your own pace. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable insurance.
One honest note A 2005 houseboat needs reliable maintenance, check the pre-charter survey details carefully and confirm what's covered if something fails mid-week. Also, you'll need an inland waterways licence or skipper (verify requirements with Riverly), and flying into France for a canal boat means planning around airport transfers and base location logistics.
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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
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