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.
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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
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Perfect for families This 11.8-metre houseboat suits families or small groups wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing. With 3 cabins and sleeping for 7, it's genuinely practical for multi-generational trips or friends sharing costs.
Solid comfort basics The Pénichette delivers what matters: heating for shoulder seasons, a functioning galley, electric toilet, and a bow thruster that makes manoeuvring in tight locks and moorings far less stressful than hand-cranking. The Bimini top keeps sun and rain off the helm , sensible for river cruising where you're exposed for hours.
Excellent value proposition At €3,006 per week with a modest €3,500 deposit, this boat offers genuine bang-for-buck if you're after leisurely canal and river exploration through France or similar systems. That price point is hard to beat for a 3-cabin floating base.
Age worth noting At 17 years old, the vessel is well-maintained but not new, typical wear and tear on systems like the electric toilet and refrigerator is fair game. If you're flying long-haul to the charter base, do confirm the operator (Riverly) has a solid track record with turnarounds and mechanical reliability, so you don't arrive to unexpected gremlins.
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The marina & destination
Based at Lutzelbourg, in Lutzelbourg, France. Pénichette Premium 6/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
I don't have reliable information about a marina called Lutzelbourg in France. Lutzelbourg is a small commune in the Alsace region, located inland on the Zorn river, but I cannot confirm it has a functioning yacht charter marina or verify what cruising grounds would be accessible from there. Rather than provide inaccurate details about water access, charter facilities, or potential week-1 sailing routes, I'd recommend verifying the marina name and location with SailChecker's internal database before I write the summary.
Frequently asked questions
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