About Vision 3

Manoeuvring is simple with sideways thrusters at front and rear, making this diesel boat hire a breeze to handle! Full-size twin beds convert to doubles, and two other sleeping areas allow for a total crew of nine. The Vision 3 offers elegance, privacy, and common areas for socialising inside and outside! It’s highly popular with groups of friends or family. The fold down beds are suitable only for a child or teenager.

Jump aboard and take a look around with our virtual tour...

Virtual Tour & Images are to give you a taste of our boats, actual fixtures and fittings may vary. For details please view our full boat features.

Layout of Vision 3

Vision 3 Deckplan

Sleeps up to

9

Cabins

3

Bathrooms

3
  • Boat Size: 14.97 m x 4.65 m
  • 3 equal sized cabins
  • Convertible twin/double beds in each cabin
  • Optional fold-down bunk for child in two cabins (70kg max
  • 3 en-suite bathrooms with separate shower
  • Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person

Vision 3's key features

Vision

Same boat. Same comfort. Better experience!

The Vision fleet has been a firm favorite among our customers for years due to its spacious interior, massive sundeck and excellent features. However, some of our customers told us that they found them to be a little too high-tech and complicated to use. So we've invested over €7M and have made some BIG technical changes to the boat’s controls and onboard systems… and now they are MUCH easier. In fact, they are now much the same as our new Horizon boats which receive rave reviews.

 

For those who have experienced the Vision before, we can’t wait for you to experience the difference. When you step on board, you will see little change. You’ll find the same great space, layout and features as before. The only thing notably missing is a joystick, which we've replaced with easy-to-use Bow AND stern thrusters to propel the front and rear of the boat sideways. You will notice a more straight-forward pre-departure briefing and a more relaxed feeling as you cruise with increased confidence.

Vision 3 Interior & saloon

  • All interior spaces of the Vision 3 are designed to provide maximum light. Soft colour tones, a contemporary décor, and an eye toward functionality makes the boat a pleasure for cruising. The saloon offers superior visibility of your outside surroundings.
  • Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person
  • The radio/CD player is great for onboard entertainment.
  • The interior steering position is a real plus in rainy weather, and access to the foredeck from the saloon makes line handling easy.
  • The modern kitchen/galley has a gas oven and stove, a microwave, and a large refrigerator/freezer.
  • The galley is fully equipped for preparing gourmet feasts or simple meals.
Vision 3 Cabins & bathrooms

  • Each of the three staterooms are the same size and have regular-size comfortable beds, which can be arranged as either one double or two singles.
  • Two cabins have a drop-down bunk suitable for one child (70kg max).
  • The contemporary en-suite bathroom facilities in each cabin include showers, sinks, and electric-flush toilets.
  • Full-standing headroom of 6 feet 5 inches (2 meters), plus level flooring give you a sense of luxury accommodations ashore.
  • There’s plenty of storage in these spacious hotel-style staterooms.
Vision 3 Sundeck & exterior

  • The secondary steering position is terrific, affording the skipper excellent visibility in locks or when coming alongside a quay.
  • For entertaining and alfresco dining in style, there’s a barbecue hot plate, bar fridge, sink, and cupboard.
  • Each boat is equipped with a collapsible sun canopy (bimini) for cruising in bright sunshine.
Air cooling and air conditioning

When the temperatures soar, air conditioning can help make your night’s sleep a little more comfortable. Thermostatically controlled to keep the internal temperature up to 10°C below external temperature. 

 

There is a thermostat in the saloon, which collectively controls the temperature in the saloon and frontmost cabin, and a thermostat in the rear cabin which collectively controls the temperature in the two rearmost cabins.

 

Please note: Performance significantly reduces if canal/river temperature is too high.

Vision 3 Specifics

Fridge
Freezer compartment
Microwave
Oven / Grill
Hob
MP3/USB features
Internet access
CD / Radio player
Internal Steering Position
External Steering Position
Bow thruster (propels front of boat sideways)
Stern thruster (propels rear of boat sideways)
GPS Navigation
Heater
Fans
Cabin air cooling
Air conditioning
See above for details
Cigarette lighter plug (12V)
12/220V Converter
220V on cruise (110V in Canada)
Shore Power (220V on dock)
Alfresco dining
Ambient light
Sun shade (Bimini)
Deck Shower
Fridge on sundeck
BBQ / Plancha
Portable cool box
Sliding roof
Water Tank
1284 L
Water draft (bottom of boat to water line)
0.85m
Max. Headroom
2 m
Length
14.97 m
Fuel Tank
450 L
Engine Type
Diesel
Width
4.65 m
Toilets type
Electric
Safety Box

Good to know...

Restrictions and exceptions

  • Please note that the Vision Series cannot navigate on Lough Allen or the Shannon-Erne Waterway (Ireland), the River Bäise (Aquitaine) or through the tunnels between Etang de Baye & Corbigny (Nivernais).
  • Vision boats can cruise Decize to Migennes through Canal Lateral and Canal De Briare only. Decize to Tannay and vice versa route NOT possible.
  • Please note that the Lot River is not reachable on the Vision Series (Garonne section not navigable).
  • In Holland, our Vision Series are not able to access our Hindeloopen base because of the low bridge.
  • To reach Amsterdam, our Vision Series boats need to cruise via the Nieuwe Herengracht (instead of Oude Schans) and can also not cruise through Utrecht.
  • Please note that a minimum of 3 adults is required on board. 
  • A bimini sunshade is not provided in the Netherlands.

  • Hire of the boat, its facilities and equipment, which includes:
           - Fully equipped kitchen on board
           - Fridge, gas oven, hob, dishes and utensils.
           - Bathroom facilities on board
           - Hot showers, toilets and towels.
           - Sleeping facilities on board
           - Pillows, duvets and bed linen. 
           - Heating.
  • Pre-departure briefing.
  • Boat handling demonstration.
  • Daily technical support and assistance from the local Le Boat team as required.
  • On-board maps and visitor information
  • Safety equipment (inc. life jackets)

Download a detailed inventory of equipment supplied on all of our boats

 

Supplementary fees also included:

  • Compulsory mooring fees for Canada, Scotland and Italy (see compulsory costs)*
  • One way supplement for routes starting and ending at different bases.*
  • Boat cleaning service*

*These supplementary fees are automatically added where applicable and are included in prices shown on this website. They are then shown separately in the price summary, when you proceed to book.

 

Added on 13 April 2024

A customer said

The boat was in good condition and didn't need any service. Thankfully. We were able to fully trust the boat - a very big deal. I felt that the price for the boat was fair. Dealing with Le Boat on these details was easy to do, they were very good to work with.
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Added on 19 September 2022

Patricia Reily said

Fabulous experience! The scenery was even better than the photos in the brochure. Very responsive, helpful staff. We could have used a slightly more extensive orientation regarding how everything on the boat worked but we figured it out. Had one inoperable burner on the stove. The galley was otherwise nicely appointed. The Vision was very comfortable for three couples. We each had our own stateroom and en-suite head. It would have been too crowded for more than six people in our opinion.
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Good Day Patricia, We really appreciate you taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating vacation in the Burgundy: Nivernais & Loire region. We also appreciate your feedback about the training needing to be a bit longer and the burner on the stove being out, we will pass this along to our team in Tannay. We are happy that these things did not detract from your over all experience and that you were able to feel more comfortable driving the boat as you went along. We are also pleased to hear that the scenery from Tannay to Migennes beautiful and we will aim to work on enhancing our photo selection of this region in our brochure and website for the future! We look forward to welcoming you on board again one day soon! Best Wishes, Le Boat Team
Added on 29 July 2022

John said

A weeks sailing on the rivers and canals. Never tried it before and was a little worried about operating the boat but the pre departure lesson was really good. Staff at both ends were very friendly and helpful. The boat developed a minor fault but a technician came to our aid with an hour and sorted everything. I will be booking again :) Excellent boat. Was a Little worried about the size but with the side thrusters, it’s really not that hard to handle
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Hello John, thank you so much for providing us with a 5-star review on your recent boating holiday in Burgundy. We're so pleased to read that your pre-departure lesson was good and that our staff at both the bases were friendly and helpful, especially when you had an issue. We can't wait to welcome you on board again soon! The Le Boat team.
Added on 23 July 2022

John Belbeck said

Le Boat services and back up are tops. Our 2 issues were sorted immediately. It’s our 4th hire, no issues previously. We always book Vision. A very comfortable boat.
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Good day John, Thank you for your five-star review of your boating holiday in the Burgundy: Nivernais & Loire region. We love to hear from our repeat customers, especially when they continue to have an excellent experience with our product! We do pride ourselves in delivering excellent customer service and we are glad that you received just that from our teams in Migennes and Tannay. We are also happy to hear that any issues with the boat were resolved immediately and you could get on your holiday with ease! We look forward to welcoming you on board for your 5th trip with us in the near future! Best wishes, Le Boat Team
Added on 25 April 2022

A customer said

Our trip was canceled twice because of Covid, and there was no issues at all. Everything was as expected and an amazing experience. the boat was in a good condition and did not give us any problems. The boat is well equipped and have enough space for three couples. An extra set of towels would definitely help.
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Good Evening, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a 5-star review of your boating holiday in Vinkeveen! We are so happy to hear that you finally made it on your holiday after COVID cancellations and that we could provide you with a wonderful experience. I will let our team in Vinkeveen know that they did an excellent job! We look forward to welcoming you onboard again in the future! All the Best, The Le Boat Team
Added on 11 April 2022

Sian Bester said

Friendly welcome by the Le Boat Team and nothing was too much to ask. Everything was perfect and we will certainly be back.
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Hi Sian, Thank you for your five star review of your boating holiday on the Burgundy Nivernais & Loire! We are so happy to hear that we could provide you with "the perfect holiday" and that our team in Migennes was nothing less than friendly and hospitable. We look forward to seeing you onboard again in the near future! Best, Le Boat Team
Added on 24 September 2021

Beth Sasan said

Their communication before the trip was excellent. Always available to talk by phone. The boat was well stocked for us. We had our own "captain" who knew what he was doing so it was very helpful.
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Good Afternoon Beth, Thank you for taking the time to provide a five star review of your boating holiday on the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear that you received just that from the team in Migennes. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 12 September 2020

Victoria Kiernan said

The trip is an experience that will not be forgotten. Everyone loved it from start to finish. Will be doing it again. It was such a different trip. We did all really enjoy ourselves
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Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your boating holiday in Ireland and that it has left you with memories that will last forever. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 25 July 2020

Clare Mcilrath said

All fantastic from start to finish. Great service! Perfect chilled holiday. Very relaxing.
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Dear Clare, Thank you for taking the time to provide a 5 star review of your boating holiday in Burgundy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer services and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in France. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon. Kind regards, The Le Boat Team
Added on 5 July 2020

Thomas Schandert said

Wir haben schon öfters bei Le boat die Vision gehabt. Uns gefällt das Boot und wir nehmen es immer gerne wieder. Unser erster Urlaub in diesem Jahr. Wir fühlten uns sicher auf unserem Boot. Der Kontakt zu vielen Menschen lässt sich hier gut vermeiden.
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