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
SailChecker Expert View
A quirky inland choice. This Pénichette is a compact houseboat designed for European river and canal systems, think slow-paced cruising on waterways like the Seine, Loire, or Dutch canals rather than coastline sailing. It's genuinely fun for families or small groups wanting an unconventional holiday where the journey itself is the point, not speed or distance.
Clever compact design. Five berths in 9.3 metres is tight but workable, with heating and proper toilet facilities making extended trips comfortable through shoulder seasons. The electric toilet and refrigeration mean you're not roughing it, which matters when you're moored for days in charming French villages.
Real value proposition. At under €920 weekly, this sits well below typical coastal yacht charters and includes your floating accommodation, so total holiday cost stays genuinely low. Perfect if you want Europe without premium pricing, and no flight connections needed since inland bases are usually accessible from major European hubs.
Know before you book. Houseboat life moves at 6 knots maximum, so this isn't for anyone craving sailing thrills or covering distance. You'll also need some patience with locks and narrow waterways, it's meditative rather than adventurous, and hiring staff through Riverly means confirming they speak English before committing.
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The marina & destination
Based at Pont a Bar, in Pont a Bar, France. Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
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Frequently asked questions
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