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.
Available Weeks
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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
Charming river cruiser This 1995 Pénichette is a classic French houseboat design, compact, cosy, and purpose-built for European inland waterways. At 9.3 metres with one cabin sleeping three, it's ideal for couples or small families who want an intimate, slow-paced water-based holiday rather than a bareboat sailing experience.
Standout practical features The vessel includes heating (essential for shoulder seasons on French rivers), a fridge, and an electric toilet, all the essentials for comfortable self-catering. At under €1,100 per week, it's genuinely affordable for a week on the water, making it attractive if you're exploring the Burgundy or Loire waterways without breaking the bank.
Good value proposition For US and UK clients flying into France, this offers hassle-free river touring with minimal technical skill required, no sailing involved, just steering and lock management. The price-to-comfort ratio is solid for what you're getting, especially if you plan to moor up and explore charming riverside towns.
Age is worth noting At nearly 30 years old, this boat will show its age in finishes and systems, don't expect modern amenities or cutting-edge comfort. Factor in that older vessels can have unpredictable maintenance needs; confirm exactly what's been recently serviced before you book.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, in Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, France. Pénichette Classic 3 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
Can Pénichette Classic 3 Pers. be rented with or without a skipper?
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