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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)
Bed linen
Included
mandatory
Navigation instruction
Included
mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€4,500
refundable
mandatory
Services & extras (optional)
Serenity package - 3 - 10 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,180
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - Short stay
€25
per rental
optional
Barbecue - Week or more
€7
per night
optional
Damage waiver Gold option - 240
€240
per rental
optional
Converter 12/220V
€15
per rental
optional
Barbecue - short stay
€35
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - one week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€850
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - one week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,150
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - two weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,620
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - weekend (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€500
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - 10 days
€65
per rental
optional
Wifi Unlimited short stay
€40
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - three weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€2,390
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - 11 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,590
per rental
optional
Wifi Unlimited long stay
€70
per rental
optional
Wifi Unlimited long duration
€85
per rental
optional
Damage waiver Silver option - 140
€140
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - mini week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€830
per rental
optional
Parking (covered) - Dompierre - Unguarded - Short stay
€32
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - two weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,920
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - 11 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€1,290
per rental
optional
Parking (covered) - Dompierre - Unguarded - Weekly or more
€8
per day
optional
Deck Matress
€15
per rental
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - 10 nights (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€1,480
per rental
optional
Cancellation insurance
Up to 7 days after reservation confirmation
Free
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - weekend (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€720
per rental
optional
Cleaning fee - 130
€130
per rental
optional
Serenity package - 3 - mini week (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver option Silver, 1 bike)
€600
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - one week
€50
per week
optional
Serenity+ package - 3 - three weeks (services included : Cleaning, fuel, damage waiver Option Gold, 2 bikes, 1 parking, 1 BBQ, 1 12V converter)
€2,690
per rental
optional
Pet fee (per pet)
€50
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - two weeks
€70
per rental
optional
Bicycle (adult) - 11 days
€70
per rental
optional
Wifi Unlimited
€55
per rental
optional
1
Cabin
4
Berths
1
Toilet
9m
Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length9.5m
Beam3.18m
Cabins1
Berths4
WC1
Year2019
TypeHouseboat
Deposit€4,500
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
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for inland explorers. This 2019 Pénichette is ideal if you're after a relaxed European river cruise rather than coastal sailing—think the Danube, Rhine, or French waterways. It's compact enough to navigate narrow locks and shallow channels, but sleeps four in genuine comfort with proper amenities.
Smart river cruiser. The bow thruster is a genuine bonus on a houseboat this size, making tight moorings and canal maneuvers far less stressful. You get heating, a generator, and basic galley facilities—everything needed for multi-day inland voyages without fussy boat handling.
Good value proposition. At €4500 deposit, this sits in the sensible mid-range for European river charters. You're paying for a well-maintained 2019 boat with practical kit, not premium coastal glamour—solid bang for your buck if waterway cruising appeals to you.
One honest note: Single cabin means limited privacy if you're traveling with two couples. Also, this style of boat demands patience and curiosity about river culture (locks, low bridges, quiet villages); it's not a swift-passage yacht. Make sure your group genuinely wants to slow down and immerse in waterway life.
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The marina & destination
Based at Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France. Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers.?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.