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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 fantastic choice if you're looking for a relaxed inland waterway adventure rather than open-water sailing. It's perfect for families or groups of friends wanting to explore rivers and canals at a leisurely pace, think French waterways, Dutch systems, or similar networks, without needing sailing experience.
Standout features: The 12-berth capacity is brilliant for larger groups, and the four cabins give everyone reasonable privacy. The bow thruster makes handling in tight locks and narrow waterways genuinely stress-free, while the heating and solid onboard facilities (refrigerator, electric toilet) keep everyone comfortable during longer stays.
Value for money: Zero deposit is a real perk and lowers the barrier to booking. At 14.9 metres with this sleeping capacity, you're getting decent space per person, and the houseboat format typically offers better value than chartering multiple smaller vessels for a group trip.
One honest caveat: This is a 2008 build, so while well-equipped, it's not brand new, you might find the interior a bit dated compared to newer fleet models. It's a working boat rather than a luxury experience, but that's reflected in the pricing and suits the relaxed vibe perfectly.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, in Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, France. Pénichette Premium 8/12 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
12 Rue du Port
I don't have reliable information about a marina at Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune to write accurate copy for SailChecker clients. Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune is a small inland town on the Dheune river in Burgundy, France, and I cannot verify details about its marina facilities, water depth, charter availability, or typical week-1 cruising grounds without risking inaccuracy. For a destination summary, I would need to confirm: whether a functional charter marina exists there, what the Dheune river's navigability is like, and what realistic cruising grounds are reachable from that location in a week. Could you provide source information, or would you prefer I write for a different, well-established marina instead?
Frequently asked questions
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