The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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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 (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- 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
- Bow thruster
- 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 couples who want an intimate European waterway experience without the complexity of sailing. This 1987 classic houseboat sleeps up to 5, though it's genuinely most comfortable for 2–3 people, and it's ideal if you're seeking slow-paced canal cruising rather than coastal adventure.
Standout features here are the heating (essential for shoulder seasons on French and European waterways) and the zero deposit requirement, which removes friction for international renters. The electric toilet and refrigerator handle basic comfort well for short breaks, and Riverly's established network means decent support if you need it.
Real value proposition emerges at €1,021 per week—that's genuinely competitive for a fully equipped houseboat base in Europe, especially with no upfront deposit. You're paying for simplicity and access to stunning canal systems that fly-in US and UK guests rarely explore.
One honest caveat: 1987 means the layout and appliances are dated, and a 9.3-metre houseboat in choppy conditions won't feel like a larger, modern vessel. If you're expecting resort-like comfort or ocean sailing, manage expectations accordingly—this is charming, functional, and nostalgic, not luxurious.
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The marina & destination
Based at Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France. Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.