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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 (5 aboard · 47 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- 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
- Sprayhood
- 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
Ideal for river explorers This 2006 Pénichette houseboat suits groups or families wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience rather than a traditional sailing holiday. With 3 cabins sleeping up to 7, it's perfect for multi-generational trips or friends sharing costs across European rivers.
Practical river features The bow thruster and bimini top are genuinely useful for manoeuvring in tight locks and enjoying deck time in changeable weather. Heating and a proper galley make extended cruising comfortable, though it's worth noting this is leisurely river cruising, not performance sailing.
Reasonable value proposition At this price point with a €3,500 deposit, you're getting decent space and all essential comfort gear for a week on the water. The 2006 build means it's proven and reliable, though you should expect some cosmetic wear rather than a showroom finish.
One practical note Confirm the charter base location with Riverly before booking, riverboat bases are often in smaller towns requiring ground transport from major airports (typically 1, 3 hours depending on region). Budget for that transfer when planning your journey from the UK or Europe.
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The marina & destination
Based at Loosdrecht, in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. Pénichette Premium 6/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Loosdrecht is a freshwater lake marina in the heart of the Dutch inland waterway network, ideal for a relaxed first week exploring the Vecht River valley and connected lake system without exposure to coastal weather. From here you can cruise south to Utrecht and Amsterdam within a day, or north through the Gooi lakes toward the IJsselmeer; the shallow, protected waters and lock-free passages between lakes suit both novice helmsfolk and those seeking sheltered cruising. Week one typically involves gentle daysails of 2 to 4 hours between lake villages, with ample opportunity to moor and explore historic towns on foot.
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