About Caprice

The Caprice is an ideal boat for parties up to six. The two en-suite staterooms are located forward, leaving lots of room in the rear for the saloon and aft deck. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity.

Layout of Caprice

Caprice deckplan

Sleeps up to

6

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

2
  • Boat Size: 12.00 m x 3.81 m
  • 2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds (The forward twin cabin can be converted in to a small double by fitting the additional bed extension board provided)
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms
  • Seating in saloon converts into double bed

Caprice boat's key features

Caprice Interior

  • The large rear saloon with steering position has a love seat that converts to a double bed. There's also a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. Boats cruising in Ireland are also equipped with TVs
  • Two en-suite showers, toilets, and sinks add a touch of luxury
  • The full kitchen/galley features a stove, microwave, electric refrigerator, sink, and lots of storage space
Front Cabin of Caprice

  • The forward cabin has a V-berth (two single beds) that converts to one double bed
  • The two single beds in the central forward cabin convert to one double bed (by fitting an additional extension board provided)
Exterior of Caprice

  • The spacious sundeck with ample seating is a great feature of this boat
  • The second steering station provides superb visibility for the skipper
  • There's access to the saloon from the sundeck, enhancing flow-through in the interior
  • Swimmers will love the full-width swim platform, which also makes it easier to get on and off the boat at the dock

Caprice boat Specifics

Fridge
120 L
Freezer
Microwave
Oven / Grill
Hob
MP3/USB features
Internet access
Flat Screen TV
Flat Screen DVD Player
CD / Radio player
Heater
Fans
Cabin air cooling
Air Conditioning
Cigarette lighter plug (12V)
12/220V Converter
220V on cruise (110V in Canada)
Shore Power (220V on dock)
Internal Steering Position
External Steering Position
Bow thruster (propels front of boat sideways)
Alfresco dining
Ambient light
Sun shade (Bimini)
Deck Shower
Fridge on sundeck
BBQ / Plancha
Portable cool box
Sliding roof
Sundeck
Water Tank
660 L
Water draft (bottom of boat to water line)
1.00 m
Max. Headroom
2.00 m
Length
12.00 m
Fuel Tank
300 L
Engine Type
Diesel
Width
3.81 m
Air draft (height of boat from water line)
3.20 m
Toilets type
Electric
Safety Box

Good to know...

  • Hire of the boat and its equipment
  • A galley (kitchen) with all the utensils and appliances you would expect
  • Towels and linen for all passengers
  • A boat handling demo
  • Technical support
  • On-board cruising information
  • Locks free (except in Ireland & Holland)
  • Moorings & navigation fee included in Canada, Scotland & Italy (Casale-return trip)

  • Optional holiday extras
  • Boat damage waiver
  • Running costs (diesel, gas, engine wear and tear) - charged by the engine hour
  • Travel to and from the base(s)
  • Waterside services if you use them (i.e. moorings where a charge is applicable, pump-out if needed, water, etc)
  • Cancellation plan & any travel/personal insurance
  • Food and drink

  • Please note that this boat model is equipped with a Bimini in Italy, Germany and Lot River
  • Please note there are five steep steps to climb to access the sundeck and upper steering position.

Added on 7 September 2020

Richard Holbrook said

Emerald Star base and staff were all very good and we got checked in and out very quickly The boat was well maintained and we enjoyed our trip very much One area I would look at is the description of the deposit for Fuel. Ours was €275 and I expected a lot back as we did 20 hours cruising. However, we were charged €12.50 per engine hour and this does not relate to fule hours. I got about €40 euro back. Seems like I am being charged for maintenace as well as fuel and I though it should be fuel only as thats what its called. I assumed the renatal cost covered the maintenance Great trip - very enjoyable
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Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are pleased to hear you received just that from our team in Carrick-on-Shannon.For future cruises, you may wish to consider one of our extras bundles, which allow you to pre-pay your engine hours, which means you pay for the fuel you use in advance. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 29 August 2020

Eddie Rowe said

Met with very friendly staff and that helpfulness and friendliness carried on throughout our week cruising. Had a couple of things we needed help/advice on and it was immediate. The boat itself was lovely and spotlessly clean - would advise getting a boat with a little more capacity than you need - otherwise there will be 2 sleeping in the sitting room area - and they are really easy to manage. Worth noting that your petrol allowance can ramp up very quickly as it's calculated on your actual motoring time - and when you are chugging away at a slow relaxed pace and doing an hour or two a day - it can add up quickly (we spent 5 and a half days on the water, pootling around a bit every day - and the petrol cost us over €200) - Still so worth it though - Step on board and let the world just disappear as you sail off. One of the very best ways to get away from the stress of work and Covid - so easy while ambling down the river to completely forget there are any challenges at home at all.....
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Dear Eddie, Thank you for taking the time to write a five star review. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are pleased to hear that you received just that from our team in Portumna. You may wish to consider our Extras Bundles which allow you to pre-pay your engine hours, which means you pay for the fuel you use in advance. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 15 August 2020

Michael Holmes said

Service was excellent and very friendly. The Caprice was an ideal size for 5 adults and 1 child. All you needed was provided and we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the fridge (we expected it to be small). The cruising speed was nice and steady and stress free. Mooring was fun and the boat size didn't cause issues once you were used to it.
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Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write a five star review. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear you received just that from our team in Laggan. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 5 August 2020

Siobhan Hand said

We had an amazing experience. It was a lot easier to organise and book then I thought it would be. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We definitely be returning Great boot. It was clean and comfortable. The beds were comfortable and a good size. The kitchen had everything we needed.
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Dear Siobhan, Thank you for taking the time to write a five star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your boating holiday on the River Shannon. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are pleased to hear that our sales and base team were friendly and helpful during your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 27 July 2020

Gill Read said

Excellent, efficient, friendly team. Spacious boat with indoor and outdoor driving, diving platform and 2 bathrooms.
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Dear Gill, Thank you for taking the time to write a 5 star review. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear that you experienced just that!The River Thames is a fantastic destination and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your boating holiday.The Le Boat Team
Added on 22 July 2020

Norman Leishman said

Excellent service form the team. Good COVID protocol given we were the first customers of the season. We hope to do the canal du Midi next year! As before all as expected
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Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to provide a 5 star review of your boating holiday in Scotland. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer services and we are delighted to hear that our team provided you with a warm welcome. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon. Kind regards, The Le Boat Team
Added on 28 September 2019

Daryl Neill said

Le boat did a fantastic job. Boat in good condition and well prepared. Briefing just adequate. Le boat were recommended to us and we would be happy to do the same. Our boat was in good condition and was well prepared. Loved the Lot River with all it's varied scenery and amazing towns / villages. Bikes were really useful and also in good condition. Beware that bare boat hire is just that, not even a spare roll of toilet paper.(Annoying when you are travelling by train / taxi). Only hitch was the briefing which was a little rushed and did not cover everything on board. (We had a problem with the gas and had to put in a remote service call. The service man who came out was not amused and told us we should have been able to solve the problem ourselves by resetting the gas bottle. As we were not even told where the gas bottle was located, let alone how to reset it, we felt this inconvenient service call was of their own making). Otherwise a memorable experience.
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Hi Daryl, 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 27 September 2019

Elaine Newton said

We were very happy with the service. Kate in the Australian office was very helpful. When our itinerary had to change due to low water she communicated this in a timely manner. We felt that the briefing at Decize was a little too brief and that there was no explanation of safety features on the boat..eg how to use fire extinguishers. One of the best holidays I have had.
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Hi Elaine, thank you for your feedback and I’m really sorry you were disappointed with the initial briefing and the length of the instruction. Our local teams are contactable before and during your cruise to try and make the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible so it’s disappointing to know you didn’t have the relaxing experience you, and we, would have wanted. If we can be of any further help at all, please feel free to contact our team at [email protected]
Added on 27 September 2019

Carol Brotherton said

Efficient booking system, great welcome from Anne in Loch Laggan, lovely boat! Easy to manoeuvre in lochs and swing bridges, Boat ideal size for 5, everything on board.
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Added on 25 September 2019

Andrew Bell said

We had a fantastic short break on the Caprice from Portumna. Excellent service at base both when collecting and returning the boat and particular mention to Timmy and Sarah. Also to Ivan who kindly showed us some of the other available rental boats - we have already booked another trip next Easter based on this. The Caprice was a comfortable boat and everything worked well, the shore power was a bonus so we could have plenty of heat and hot water. I would happily recommend Emerald Star to anyone. Great trip - we really enjoyed ourselves and we wil be back
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