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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
A charming vintage option for families or small groups wanting an unconventional European waterway experience. This 1988 houseboat offers genuine character, think leisurely canal cruising rather than coastal sailing, with proper heating and domestic conveniences built in.
What makes it stand out: The Pénichette classic design is iconic on French waterways; seven berths across two cabins means good value for larger groups, and the electric toilet plus refrigerator cover your daily essentials. This really shines if you're after a floating gîte experience on inland rivers and canals.
Value assessment: At €2,500 deposit, the pricing seems reasonable for a multi-berth houseboat, though the 1988 build year means you're chartering something genuinely vintage. Factor in that Pénichette boats are popular rental fleet vessels, well-maintained but not luxurious, and quite compact at 11 metres.
One honest note: We don't have the operator location data here, so you'll need to confirm where Riverly's base is, some French canal bases mean a connecting flight plus 2, 3 hours' ground transfer from major European hubs. If you're flying from the US or UK, factor that logistics in before booking.
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The marina & destination
Based at Scey-sur-Saone, in Scey-sur-Saone-et-Saint-Albin, France. Pénichette Classic 4/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Scey-sur-Saône is an inland marina on the Saône River in eastern France, offering access to a network of connected waterways rather than coastal cruising. Week 1 typically involves cruising the Saône south toward Lyon, passing through a series of locks and exploring the Burgundy canal system; this suits sailors seeking a leisurely pace and French riverine villages rather than open-water sailing. The location works best for clients comfortable with river navigation and lock procedures, as the Saône connects to the Rhône and Doubs rivers for varied week-one itineraries.
Frequently asked questions
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