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 (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 couples or small families wanting a relaxed inland waterway escape without saltwater sailing demands. This 2020 Pénichette is ideal if you're after a floating holiday home rather than a performance yacht experience.
Standout practical features include a bow thruster for easy maneuvering in tight locks and narrow channels, plus heating and a generator, essentials for European river cruising in shoulder seasons. The compact 9.5m length makes it nimble on France's canal system, where most of your time will be spent gently puttering between charming villages.
Strong value proposition at under €1,750 per week, you're paying genuinely affordable rates for a modern, well-equipped boat that requires minimal sailing skill. The four-berth layout maximizes flexibility without premium pricing.
One honest caveat: this is houseboat cruising, not sailing, there's no wind propulsion here, so expect a slow, engine-dependent pace through inland waterways. If you're a keen sailor or want to feel the thrill of wind power, this won't scratch that itch. Also, confirm the charter base location directly with Riverly; the listing doesn't specify where you'll depart from, which matters for your international travel logistics.
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The marina & destination
Based at Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, in Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, France. Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust sits on the Oust River in Brittany, offering access to the Gulf of Morbihan's sheltered anchorages and tidal creeks within a day's sail. Week 1 typically focuses on exploring this complex estuary system with its numerous islands and shallow-water anchorages, ideal for boats drawing under 2 metres; the prevailing westerlies allow easy passage back upriver. This location suits sailors seeking protected waters and picturesque Breton villages rather than open-water passage work.
Frequently asked questions
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