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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 (4 aboard · 48 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- 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
- Bimini
- 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
A timeless river barge The Pénichette 1500 is a classic Dutch-style houseboat built in 1990, offering a uniquely leisurely way to explore European inland waterways. This vessel suits families, groups of friends, or anyone seeking a slow-travel adventure rather than traditional yacht sailing, there's no ocean swell, just peaceful canal cruising.
Practical comfort features She's well-equipped for extended river living with four cabins sleeping up to 12 guests, plus heating for cooler months and essentials like a bow thruster (handy for tight canal locks) and electric toilet. The modest 14.5-metre length means she'll navigate narrow European waterways easily, including French canals and Dutch rivers where larger vessels simply cannot go.
Good value for groups At a €3,000 deposit, the charter cost is likely very reasonable when split across 8, 12 people, making this an economical choice for a week-long river holiday compared to resort stays. You're paying for a floating base, not luxury, which is fair for the experience.
Honest reality check The 1990 build date means you're chartering a vessel with genuine character but also potential age-related quirks, don't expect modern amenities or sleek finishes. If anyone in your group gets seasick easily, river motion is minimal, but tight cabin space with 12 berths means this suits groups comfortable with cosy quarters, not those wanting privacy.
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The marina & destination
Based at Lutzelbourg, in Lutzelbourg, France. Pénichette Comfort 8/12 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.
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