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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
Who it suits: This is a brilliant choice for multigenerational family groups or friends wanting a leisurely European river adventure without sailing experience. The 12-berth capacity and houseboat comfort make it ideal for relaxed inland cruising where you're moored each night rather than tackling open water.
Standout features: The bow thruster is genuinely useful for manoeuvering in tight river locks and moorings, while heating and full amenities mean you're genuinely living aboard comfortably, not roughing it. A zero-deposit charter is also refreshingly straightforward, removing friction for international renters.
Value for money: Péniches offer exceptional space-per-euro on European rivers, and this 2005 model delivers practical, no-frills comfort at a sensible price point. You're paying for accommodation and mobility, not luxury finishes, which suits budget-conscious groups perfectly.
One honest note: At nearly 15 metres, this boat demands respect in river traffic and locks; you'll need at least one confident skipper in the group, and river-specific training (even if you're experienced at sea) is genuinely worth doing beforehand.
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The marina & destination
Based at Marina Fürstenberg, in Fürstenberg, Germany. Pénichette Premium 8/12 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
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Marina Fürstenberg sits on the Havel River in Brandenburg, offering straightforward access to Germany's inland waterway network. Week one typically involves cruising through the Mecklenburg Lakes system or exploring the Havel's lock-based passages towards Berlin, with relatively gentle conditions suitable for skippers new to German waters. The marina works best for clients seeking a relaxed inland charter focused on small towns, cultural stops, and manageable daily distances rather than coastal sailing.
Frequently asked questions
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