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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 (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- 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
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- 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 classic houseboat is perfect for families or small groups wanting a relaxed inland waterway holiday rather than coastal sailing. If you're looking for a cosy, slow-paced river experience with maximum comfort onboard, this ticks the box nicely.
Standout features At 11 metres with sleeping for up to 7, you get genuine space for the price, heating and a proper electric toilet mean it's set up for year-round cruising comfort. The two-cabin layout gives you privacy while still keeping everyone together on the water.
Value perspective For a 1991-built vessel, the €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and Riverly's pricing tends to be competitive on inland European routes. You're paying for simplicity and practicality rather than luxury, which suits the houseboat brief perfectly.
One honest note Being 30+ years old, expect vintage charm but also that some systems may need occasional TLC during your week. Check the booking details carefully for your specific base location and what that means for flights and transfers from major airports, inland bases can sometimes be further from international hubs than coastal ones.
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The marina & destination
Based at Cahors, in Cahors, France. Pénichette Classic 4/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Cahors is a river marina on the Lot, a peaceful tributary of the Garonne in south-west France, offering a completely different cruising experience from coastal sailing. Week 1 typically involves navigating upstream through lock systems and charming medieval villages; the river is slow-moving and well-suited to first-time river cruisers, with calm conditions and manageable distances of 20-30 nautical miles daily. This is the right base if you want to explore inland waterways rather than open water, discovering wine regions and countryside at a leisurely pace.
Frequently asked questions
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