About Vision 4

Ranked amongst our most popular canal boats, this model offers you well-appointed and spacious accommodations. A settee in the elegant saloon converts to a single bed, upping the total sleeping capacity to nine. The saloon has a full entertainment center. The boat was designed just for Le Boat.

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Layout of Vision 4

Vision 4 deckplan

Sleeps up to

9

Cabins

4

Bathrooms

4
  • Boat Size: 14.97 m x 4.65 m
  • 4 equal sized cabins
  • 4 en-suite bathrooms with separate shower
  • Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person

Vision 4'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 4 Interior & saloon

  • Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and equipped.
  • Large open plan saloon/kitchen galley with music system; interior steering position and access to fore deck from saloon.
  • Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person.
  • Modern design kitchen galley with gas oven, hob and large fridge, fully equipped for great onboard entertaining.
Vision 4 Cabins & bathrooms

  • The cabins in Vision 4 Diesel are all the same size and designed for privacy. Each cabin has a bed that can work as a double or two singles.
  • The full standing headroom (6.5 feet/2 meters) will appeal to taller cruisers, and level flooring makes the staterooms feel more like luxurious hotel suites.
  • Each stateroom has modern en-suite bathroom facilities that include sink, state-of-the-art electric-flush toilet, and enclosed shower.
Vision 4 Sundeck

  • Huge top sundeck with steering position, BBQ, bar fridge and collapsible, sun-canopy (bimini)
  • Additional sideways thrusters at front and rear for exceptionally easy manoeuvring and mooring
  • 220v shore power & 220v power while you cruise (high wattage appliances not recommended for use while cruising)
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 three rearmost cabins.

 

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

Vision 4 Specifics

Fridge
280 L
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
Sundeck
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.

 

  • Optional holiday extras - see our extras page for details
  • Refundable Damage Deposit – deposit payable locally. See compulsory costs for details.
  • Fuel (diesel, gas, engine wear and tear). Deposit and charge payable locally. See compulsory costs for details.
  • Travel to and from the base(s)
  • Waterside services (moorings, pump-out, electric, water, etc.) Payable locally, where applicable and if used.
  • Passage through locks in Ireland & the Netherlands where a small fee is payable locally for each lock.
  • Cancellation cover or personal travel insurance
  • Food and drink

Added on 2 September 2024

Per Nas said

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Added on 29 July 2023

A customer said

Le Boat people was very helpful and did excellent job in explaining everything about boat, providing instant help and advise whenever needed. Boat was in excellent condition, clean, everything worked.
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Good day, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your vacation on the Rideau Canal. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on your Le Boat experience, and that the boat was to your satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you on board again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat
Added on 28 September 2022

Patti Paris said

Responsive and helpful. Answered questions quickly Beautiful part of the world to explore
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Good Afternoon Patti, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with a five-star review of your boating vacation in Venice & Friuli! We appreciate you letting us know what was most helpful in our staff communications with you and we are glad that your enjoyed the whole experience. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon! Best Wishes, Le Boat Team
Added on 26 June 2022

Christine Mulvanny said

Excellent service
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Hi Christine, Thank you for taking the time to write a 5-star review of your Le Boat experience. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear that you received that throughout your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 29 September 2019

A customer said

Great congregate space inside and out, large windows, comfortable beds. Engine worked well. The itinerary was perfect with a blend of pastoral scenes and lovely villages or towns. It allowed for a leisurely cruise place to place including two nights in Chalon-sur-Saône.
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Added on 16 September 2019

A customer said

The boat was great for our group of 4 couples, 4 state rooms with private bathrooms and ample space on deck and in the main cabin. Unfortunately there was restriction on our travel due to bridge maintenance then we were restricted due to water levels. We also had a mechanical issue with one of the bow thrusters that limited maneuverability but was only a minor inconvenience. Nicely appointed roomy boat that was very comfortable for all 8 of us.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to send us this wonderful feedback. We are sorry that you had a minor issue with your thruster on the cruiser you are on. Le Boat has undertaken a massive project to upgrade and refurbish the entire Vision Fleet. This thruster should no longer be an issue for future customers. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the boat otherwise and that you found the region and our staff pleasant for your trip. We hope you will cruise with us again soon.
Added on 7 September 2019

A customer said

good support service and would recommend to others Interesting experience and I loved the region
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Added on 7 August 2019

Grant Lister said

Great experience. Well equipped. Easy to navigate. very enjoyable. The organization was superb and the facilities great.
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Hi Grant, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad that you had a great holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back on board another cruise soon.
Added on 6 July 2019

Cathryn Anderson said

The support and service from the team was excellent. We were a little disappointed that on our first day the boat wasn't ready til 5pm even though we arranged to pick it up at 2pm. We had perishable food with us that was sitting in the heat of the day. One of the maintenance guys saw us all sitting in the sun and went and got us a table umbrella, very thoughtful. The trip was fantastic and extremely comfortable. The boat was extremely big and having a joystick made maneuvering very easy. During the week we had an issue with the boat. The LeBoat team (Jihn Baptiste, Angelique and Caroline) were fantastic. They were very responsive, prompt and helpful. Their follow up during the week was outstanding. We spoke only a little French and they spoke great English. This was our third boat trip but our first with the Le Boat and we can't recommend the Douelle team more highly
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Hi Cathryn, thank you for your feedback and we're glad that our Douelle team were able to assist where possible. We are glad that you had a great holiday overall and we look forward to welcoming you back on board another cruise soon.
Added on 6 July 2019

John R said

The Le Boat staff near Casier in Italy were extremely helpful at the start, during and the end of our hire. In particular Neil went above and beyond to help us with some difficulties with the boat and our onshore accommodation. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time on the River Sile and throughout the Venice lagoon and it's many small islands such as Marzorbo, Murano, Burano and Vignole. We managed all the way down to Chioggia and enjoyed a swim in the Adriatic. Fresh food was fantastic and we enjoyed some of our best meals on the boat. I have sailed on a Vision before so knew exactly what to expect. As said some minor electrical problems quickly sorted. A well equipped boat and easily enough room for 9 of us.
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Hi John, Thanks for the lovely feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you had such an amazing time in Venice - it sounds like you did a lot of exploring and enjoyed some lovely food. I'm really glad that you were looked after by our lovely teams. We hope that we can welcome you on board again soon!All the best,The Le Boat Team