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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
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Perfect for groups exploring inland waterways. This 4-cabin Pénichette houseboat sleeps up to 12 and is ideal for families or friend groups wanting a slow-paced European river adventure rather than coastal sailing. The 2004 build is a proven, well-established model, these boats are workhorses on France's canal and river network.
Practical comfort features. You get heating (useful for shoulder seasons), a bow thruster for tight locks and moorings, bimini for sun protection, and a galley fridge, all the essentials for a relaxed week aboard. Electric toilet and onboard facilities mean minimal faffing about.
Strong value proposition here. Zero deposit is genuinely attractive, and Riverly's established reputation on European inland waterways means reliable support. For a 12-berth vessel, the all-in cost is competitive if you're splitting it across a large group.
One honest note: This is leisurely river cruising, not sailing, expect 5-8 km/h speeds and lock transits that eat time. If your group craves actual boat handling or blue-water adventure, you'll be underwhelmed. Also, you'll need to factor in long-haul flights to reach the charter base (location not specified here, but likely France), so confirm exact airport access before booking.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saintes, in Saintes, France. Pénichette Premium 8/12 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
3 Rue de Courbiac
Les Saintes marina sits in the southern Guadeloupe archipelago and offers immediate access to some of the Caribbean's most protected waters; week one typically involves exploring nearby islands like Dominica and Martinique, with consistent easterly trade winds making for straightforward downwind passages. The shallow, reef-scattered anchorages between the islands suit bareboat charterers comfortable with local knowledge, though you should plan shorter day sails rather than ocean passages from this base. Most crews use Les Saintes as a turnaround point rather than a week-long cruising ground, so consider whether the limited anchorage options and crowded mooring field work for your group size.
Frequently asked questions
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