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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
Quirky canal cruiser This 1992 Pénichette houseboat is a charming, slow-paced alternative to saltwater sailing, perfect if you're after a relaxed European waterway experience rather than traditional yacht charter. It's genuinely suited to groups or families wanting to explore inland rivers and canals at a leisurely pace, with proper living quarters rather than bunks.
Practical comfort setup You get heating, a full fridge, and electric toilet facilities, which means decent everyday comfort for extended canal cruising. The 6-berth layout across 2 cabins makes it workable for small groups, though quarters will feel tight compared to a proper yacht of similar length.
Value proposition unclear Without pricing data visible, it's hard to judge value, but a 32-year-old houseboat with modest specs suggests this should be genuinely affordable compared to modern charter yachts. That €3,000 deposit is reasonable if the weekly rate reflects the vintage nature and inland-only operation.
Geography caveat The charter base location isn't listed here, which matters hugely for international travelers; you'll need to confirm where Riverly operates (likely France's canal system) and factor in ground transfers from the nearest airport. If you're flying long-haul from the US or UK, confirm base accessibility before committing.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saintes, in Saintes, France. Pénichette Comfort 4/6 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
3 Rue de Courbiac
Les Saintes marina sits in the southern Guadeloupe archipelago and offers immediate access to some of the Caribbean's most protected waters; week one typically involves exploring nearby islands like Dominica and Martinique, with consistent easterly trade winds making for straightforward downwind passages. The shallow, reef-scattered anchorages between the islands suit bareboat charterers comfortable with local knowledge, though you should plan shorter day sails rather than ocean passages from this base. Most crews use Les Saintes as a turnaround point rather than a week-long cruising ground, so consider whether the limited anchorage options and crowded mooring field work for your group size.
Frequently asked questions
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