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 Canal Boat's key features

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Same boat. Same comfort. Better experience!

The Vision fleet has been a firm favourite among our customers for years due to its spacious interior, massive sundeck and premier 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 and flat-screen TV/DVD player are both 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 will help can help make your night’s sleep a little more comfortable. Thermostatically controlled to keep the internal temperature up to 10°C above or 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 Canal Boat Specifics

Fridge
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 (see above for details)
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)
Stern thruster (propels rear of boat sideways)
Alfresco dining
Ambient light
Sun shade (Bimini)
Deck Shower
Fridge on sundeck
BBQ / Plancha
Portable cool box
Sliding roof
Water Tank
1500 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...

  • 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).
  • Please note that a minimum of 4 adults is required on board. 

  • 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)

At least three experienced/confident adults are compulsory on our Vision boats – or at least four less-experienced adults.

Added on 25 October 2019

Rachel Green said

Professional service Lovely way to spend time together
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Added on 7 September 2019

Kippy Haefner said

The staff was knowledgable and helpful with planning the boat route, places to visit and getting started on the boat. It was a great vacation and I would highly recommend it!
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Added on 17 August 2019

Michal Smid said

Everything was without any problems, well organized The boat was very good, equipment well, the handling was easy
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Hi Michal,Thank you for the positive feedback. It's great to hear that you had a wonderful holiday that went smoothly. We hope that we can welcome you on board again soon. All the best, The Le Boat Team.
Added on 24 June 2019

Graeme Swinton said

All issues around booking our holiday threw the Australian Office were dealt with promptly and with very adequate information relating to our booking. A very comfortable boat which met all out needs over the 7 day journey during what were heat wave conditions for several days. The excellent kitchen set up of the boat allowed us to self cater when needed, as well as dine out in local villages.
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Hi Graeme, 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 2 June 2019

Jeffrey Sonsino said

Everyone from the desk, to Sebastian who checked us out was very professional. Same comment for both boats
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Added on 26 September 2018

Milton Carruthers said

Handover service was good, incl the test drive. We were driven to local supermarket, some 3 km away, so that we could provision the boat with "basic" provisions... we were not told that we had to supply all sorts of kitchen cleaning ware, condiments, toilet paper, soap etc The boat was very comfortable, although not well provisioned with the basic condoments etc, as previously mentioned. Bilge pump also activated during the night (quite noisy), end bedroom shower did not drain, slow wifi. The "welcome pack" for 125 Euros is NOT worth it...just a few crackers, biscuits, jar of jam and terrine???
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Hi Milton, thank you for your feedback and we are so glad that you had a great holiday overall. We have taken your feedback on board and hope to welcome you back on another cruise in the future.
Added on 25 August 2018

Hugh Reeves said

Everything worked as advised, no problems with the boat or navigation. Great value for the money. See parts of France missed by most tourists.
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Added on 25 August 2018

Tomasz Marszalek said

Marina ma łatwy dojazd i duży parking, można podjechać pod samą łódź. Obsługa jest uśmiechnięta i miła. Łodzie czyste i dobrze przygotowane do podróży. Hausboat Świetny, super przestronny, kabiny jak małe pokoje hotelowe, sporo szafek schowków itp. Na górnym pokładzie dużo miejsca do siedzenia, grill gazowy. Miejsce sternika na środku a to przy manewrach trochę niewygodne. Poza tym wszystko OK, polecam.
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Added on 12 August 2018

Sergey Novozhilov said

It was a magnificent journey! Vision3 is very comfortable, spacious for the big family, stuffed with all necessary equipment and electronics. The staff was very friendly and helped to resolve any problems during the trip. Perfect, perfect, perfect!
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Added on 29 June 2018

Aisling Mcniffe said

Fantastic week spent cruising on the Shannon. Boats were very well equipped and staff were helpful and accommodating. We'll be back! Fabulous boat, lots of space and very well equipped. Expensive week for a large boat. It would be great to get a more attractive discount for repeat customers. We have been going for many years and although we get the standard €100 repeat customer discount, it is not much of a reduction when the cruiser hire is €3500. 5 Stars for a fantastic holiday!
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Dear Mrs M,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to learn you enjoyed your cruise on the River Shannon and were satisfied with the customer service you received.
Thank you for your feedback on the boats - we have passed your comments onto the base teams. Your suggestion for a larger repeat bookers discount has been considered.
We look forward to welcoming you on board with us again soon!
Best wishes, The Le Boat team