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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 (6 aboard · 46 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- 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
- 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 couples who want a leisurely inland waterway experience without saltwater sailing. This compact 2018 houseboat suits explorers of French canals and rivers rather than traditional yacht charterers.
Standout practical features include a bow thruster (great for tight lock passages), heating for shoulder seasons, and generator-backed onboard comfort. The bimini provides sun protection on long cruising days, though headroom and space will feel snug with four berths.
Value proposition depends entirely on your expectations, at this price point it's reasonable for inland houseboat hire, but you're paying for canal convenience rather than open-water performance or luxury. Budget carefully for fuel and lock fees, which add up quickly on extended French waterway routes.
One honest caveat: single cabin means limited privacy if all four berths are occupied; couples will find it fine, but families or friend groups may feel cramped. You'll also need patience for locks and a relaxed pace, this isn't a boat for covering distance, but perfect if slow exploration is the whole point.
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The marina & destination
Based at Buzet-sur-Baïse, in Buzet-sur-Baïse, France. Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Buzet-sur-Baïse is a small inland marina on the Baïse river in southwest France, ideal for leisurely barge-style cruising rather than traditional sailing. From here you can navigate north toward Agen and the Garonne system, or south into the quieter Baïse valley; week one typically involves 20-30 km of gentle river cruising through rural French countryside with minimal tidal influence. This location suits clients seeking slow-paced canal and river cruising with frequent stops at small villages and wine regions rather than open-water sailing.
Frequently asked questions
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