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 (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
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Perfect for families This 1988 Pénichette houseboat suits groups of 4–7 looking for a relaxed inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing. It's ideal if you want to explore European rivers and canals at a leisurely pace without the commitment of a traditional yacht.
Practical riverboat essentials You get the basics covered: heating (useful for shoulder seasons), a fridge, and an electric toilet, which keeps things straightforward for river cruising. At 11 metres, it's small enough to navigate narrow canals yet comfortable enough for a week away with sleeping for up to 7 people across 2 cabins.
Excellent budget option At €1,221 per week plus a modest €2,500 deposit, this represents genuinely good value for a week-long family adventure on European waterways. You're paying for simplicity and access to stunning canal networks, not flashy finishes.
Age and expectations matter This boat is 35+ years old, so expect charming vintage character rather than modern finishes—some systems may be more temperamental than newer alternatives. If you're flying internationally to reach the base (location not specified here), confirm the operator handles airport transfers smoothly and that English-speaking support is available when you arrive.
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The marina & destination
Based at Lutzelbourg, in Lutzelbourg, France. Pénichette Classic 4/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.