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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 Pénichette is ideal for families or small groups wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience without the complexity of a sailing yacht. At 11.2 metres with 2 cabins sleeping up to 6, it's perfect for exploring European rivers and canals at a gentle pace.
Standout features: Built-in heating and a proper galley make this a comfortable floating home, and the electric toilet eliminates the usual liveaboard compromise. You get genuine domestic comfort on the water, rare for houseboats at this price point.
Real value: At €3,000 deposit for a 6-berth vessel, this offers excellent value if you're chartering a European waterway base. You're paying for accessibility and livability rather than speed or luxury, which suits groups wanting to relax rather than sail.
Worth knowing: This is a 1993 build, so while well-maintained basics like heating and electrics are clearly present, you may encounter some wear on finishes. Confirm exact charter location and whether the base offers convenient airport transfers, that matters when you're flying long-haul from North America or beyond Europe.
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The marina & destination
Based at Scey-sur-Saone, in Scey-sur-Saone-et-Saint-Albin, France. Pénichette Comfort 4/6 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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