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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
Perfect for families This barge-style houseboat is ideal if you're looking for a relaxed, canal-based getaway rather than a sailing adventure, think slow cruising through French waterways with up to nine people aboard. The four cabins make it brilliant for multi-family trips or groups who want shared space without feeling cramped.
Comfort over speed The heating, electric toilet, and refrigerator mean you'll have proper home comforts while exploring inland routes, and the bow thruster takes the stress out of tight canal manoeuvres. The bimini top keeps the sun off during those lazy afternoon cruises when you're moored up.
Honest value question At 1999 build, this is a veteran vessel, serviceable and well-equipped for canal cruising, but not a luxury experience. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable, though you'll want to confirm total charter costs, fuel, and mooring fees, as canal holidays can add up quickly.
One real caveat This isn't a boat for sailors, it's a floating holiday home that requires a skipper's licence (or qualified hire) and moves at walking pace. If you're flying long-haul from the US or distant Europe, factor in time to reach the base and get comfortable with canal navigation; it's different from seagoing entirely.
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The marina & destination
Based at Loosdrecht, in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. Pénichette Comfort 8/9 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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