5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Houseboats in Saintes — at a glance
8 houseboats are available to book in Saintes from Saintes (8). That is 89% of the 9 boats in the port. The most common models are Pénichette 1020 (2), Pénichette 1165 (1), Pénichette 950E (1), Pénichette 1120 (1) — 7 models in all. Built 1992–2019, 9.5–14.9 m long, 1–4 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €283; the typical houseboat here is around €292 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Models
- Pénichette 1020 2 boats
- Pénichette 1165 1 boat
- Pénichette 950E 1 boat
- Pénichette 1120 1 boat
- Pénichette 1400 1 boat
- Pénichette 1500FB 1 boat
- Pénichette 1180 1 boat
What a houseboat charter in Saintes costs
| Size | Boats | Guests | From / day | Typical / day | From / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 m | 6 | 4–7 | €283 | €292 | €1,981 |
| 12–15 m | 2 | 9–12 | €283 | €288 | €1,984 |
Other boat types in Saintes
Motor boats (1) · All 9 boats in Saintes
Houseboats near Saintes
Buzet-sur-Baïse (5 · 181 km) · Cahors (9 · 217 km) · Saint-Martin-sur-Oust (11 · 254 km) · Negra (4 · 316 km) · Dompierre-sur-Besbre (15 · 343 km) · Bram (15 · 353 km) · All 194 houseboats in France
Frequently asked questions
How much does a houseboat charter in Saintes cost?
Day rates on the houseboats listed here start from €283 and the typical houseboat is around €292 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,981. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
Which marinas do houseboat charters leave from in Saintes?
All 8 houseboats in Saintes are based at Saintes.
What houseboat models are available in Saintes?
8 houseboats are available to book in Saintes. The most common models are Pénichette 1020, Pénichette 1165, Pénichette 950E, Pénichette 1120. They were built between 1992 and 2019.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
How far is the airport from Saintes?
The nearest airport is La Rochelle Airport (LRH), about 65 km away as the crow flies; Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is about 105 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.