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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
Who it suits This is a perfect fit for small families or couples wanting to explore European waterways at a leisurely pace without the saltwater commitment of a yacht. It's ideal if you're looking for a relaxed, self-catering holiday on inland canals and rivers rather than sea sailing.
Standout features The bow thruster is genuinely useful for maneuvering in tight locks and narrow canal sections, and the heating means you can charter comfortably outside peak summer months. At 10.2 metres, it's compact enough to navigate most European canal systems while still offering two proper cabins and berths for five.
Value for money The €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and houseboats on European waterways typically offer excellent value compared to sea yachts, your fuel costs are minimal and mooring fees are usually modest. You're paying for simplicity and accessibility rather than performance.
One honest note The lack of a year in the specs is a bit unusual and worth clarifying with Riverly directly, ask how old the boat actually is, as that affects reliability and comfort levels. Also, inland boating requires patience; you'll be sharing locks with commercial traffic and working within strict water-level seasons, so this isn't a trip for thrill-seekers.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, in Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust sits on the Oust River in Brittany, offering access to the Gulf of Morbihan's sheltered anchorages and tidal creeks within a day's sail. Week 1 typically focuses on exploring this complex estuary system with its numerous islands and shallow-water anchorages, ideal for boats drawing under 2 metres; the prevailing westerlies allow easy passage back upriver. This location suits sailors seeking protected waters and picturesque Breton villages rather than open-water passage work.
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