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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 families This barge-style houseboat works brilliantly for multigenerational groups or friends wanting a floating base to explore French waterways without nautical experience required. The 12-berth capacity makes it excellent value for larger parties splitting costs.
Smart river cruising The bow thruster and electric systems take the hassle out of canal navigation, while the heating means you're not limited to summer months. The zero deposit is genuinely helpful when booking internationally, no large pre-authorization on your card.
Good value proposition At 14.9 metres with four cabins, you're getting decent space per person, especially if your group is budget-conscious and doesn't mind shared facilities. River barge charters typically undercut seagoing yacht costs significantly.
One practical note This is a 2003 build, so while Pénichettes are famously robust workhorses, the interior trim and appliances won't feel brand-new, worth confirming the exact condition before booking if you're expecting contemporary finishes. Riverly's exact base location isn't listed here, so check whether it's accessible within reasonable travel time from your nearest international airport (Paris or Brussels hubs work well for French waterways).
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The marina & destination
Based at Loosdrecht, in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. Pénichette Premium 8/12 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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