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 river families. This Pénichette houseboat suits groups of 4, 7 seeking a relaxed inland waterway holiday rather than coastal sailing, think slow-paced canal cruising through France with kids or multi-generational trips where comfort matters more than adventure.
Practical strengths. The bow thruster and heating are genuine bonuses for easier maneuvering and shoulder-season comfort, while three cabins give proper sleeping separation. At nearly 12 meters, you get decent living space without the complexity of managing a larger vessel on narrow waterways.
Solid value. At €2,832/week (roughly £2,400), this is reasonably priced for a 3-cabin houseboat in 2024, and the €3,500 deposit is modest, though bear in mind you're chartering a 2005 build, so expect age-appropriate wear.
One note on logistics. We don't have the base location confirmed here, so before booking, verify where this boat operates, France's canal network spans widely, and your flight connection time from a major hub (Paris CDG or Lyon) could range from 2 to 6 hours depending on base. Check Riverly's exact location to plan your transfer realistically.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, in Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, France. Pénichette Premium 6/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust sits on the Oust River in Brittany, offering access to the Gulf of Morbihan's sheltered anchorages and tidal creeks within a day's sail. Week 1 typically focuses on exploring this complex estuary system with its numerous islands and shallow-water anchorages, ideal for boats drawing under 2 metres; the prevailing westerlies allow easy passage back upriver. This location suits sailors seeking protected waters and picturesque Breton villages rather than open-water passage work.
Frequently asked questions
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