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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 exploring European inland waterways without the sailing commitment. This compact houseboat suits anyone wanting a relaxed, motorised river cruise, ideal if you're not interested in tacking, trimming sails, or serious seamanship.
Smart practical features include a bow thruster (great for tight mooring spots), generator for comfort, and heating for shoulder-season cruising. The bimini top keeps sun and light rain at bay, though with just one cabin for up to four berths, sleeping arrangements will feel snug, probably a master plus a convertible saloon setup.
Good value proposition for inland cruising, especially if you're splitting costs with another couple. Daily rates on European river charters tend to be reasonable, and fuel costs stay low compared to seagoing yachts; the €4,500 deposit is manageable.
Real limitation here, no sail means you're entirely engine-dependent, so mechanical issues leave you stranded rather than giving you options. Also check which river system the base covers; some French or German waterways require navigable conditions (water levels, seasonal closures), so book well ahead and confirm late-season availability if you're planning an autumn trip.
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The marina & destination
Based at Joigny, in Joigny, France. Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Joigny sits on the Yonne River in Burgundy, offering access to the quieter inland waterway network south towards Auxerre and the Nivernais Canal. From here, week 1 charters typically explore the locks and rural countryside of the Burgundy Canal system, with easy day-hops between small towns and wine villages. This is a low-speed, low-wind cruising ground best suited to clients seeking leisurely inland navigation rather than sailing; expect 4-5 knot cruising speeds and lock transits as the rhythm of your holiday.
Frequently asked questions
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