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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
Who it suits This classic 1988 Pénichette is perfect for small families or groups of friends wanting a slow-paced, immersive river holiday rather than a traditional sailing experience. It's ideal if you're after intimate waterway exploration, think French canals and inland rivers, rather than coastal sailing.
Standout features The houseboat format means you're living *on* the water rather than just visiting it, with all creature comforts like heating and a proper galley included. At 9.3m and sleeping five, it punches well above its weight for compact, affordable group travel to Europe's canal systems.
Value for money For the money, this delivers solid value, a €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and you get a fully self-contained floating home for exploring some of Europe's most picturesque inland waterways without hotel costs. Pénichette boats are purpose-built for European canal networks, so you're getting a proven, reliable platform.
One honest note At 35+ years old, this vessel will require more TLC than newer builds, don't expect cutting-edge comfort or the latest tech. Factor in that you'll need to actually operate the boat yourself (lock systems, mooring, basic navigation), so it suits hands-on explorers rather than those wanting a skippered, worry-free experience.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port de Bram, in Bram, France. Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
9 Port du Canal BP 25
I don't have reliable information about a marina called Port de Bram in Bram, France. While Bram is a real town in the Occitanie region, I cannot confirm the existence or current status of this specific marina, nor can I accurately describe its cruising grounds and suitability as a charter base without verified details. I'd recommend checking current marina directories or contacting SailChecker's network directly to confirm this location before drafting marketing copy.
Frequently asked questions
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