About Vision 4 SL

Cruise smoothly along the inland waterways in this spacious and well-appointed rental boat. The saloon features a radio/CD system and flat-screen TV/DVD player, and has plenty of room for entertaining. It also has a convertible love seat for one adult. The four cabins have two twin beds that convert to doubles. This vessel was designed just for Le Boat, with the new addition of direct access from galley to sundeck!

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

Please note that the following virtual tour is of our original "Vision" boat rather than the "Vision 4 SL", where the difference is that all our Vision SL models have stairs that allow direct access to the flybridge from the galley.

 

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 4 SL

Vision 4 SL deckplan

Sleeps up to

9

Cabins

4

Bathrooms

4
  • Boat Size: 14.95 m x 4.65 m
  • 4 equal sized cabins
  • 4 en-suite bathrooms with separate shower
  • Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person
  • Stairs from the saloon to the sundeck

Vision 4 SL's key features

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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.

Salon des Hausbootes Vision von Le Boat

  • 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 SL cabins and bathroom

  • The cabins in Vision 4 SL 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 SL sundeck

  • Huge top sundeck with steering position, BBQ, bar fridge and collapsible, sun-canopy (bimini)
  • Easy access to sundeck with stairs from galley
  • Sideways thrusters at the front AND rear for easy maneuvering and mooring
  • 220v shore power & 220v power while you cruise (high wattage appliances not recommended for use while cruising)
Vision 4 SL other features

  • Direct access to the foredeck from the saloon
  • Large rear platform which makes mooring and boarding easy
  • The stairs from the galley to the sundeck, new on this model, make entertaining even easier
Air conditioning and air cooling

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 SL 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)
0.85 m
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 Decize and Tannay (Nivernais). Due to tunnels along the route, 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.

Rental of the boat, its facilities and equipment, which includes:  

  • Fully equipped kitchen on board.  
  • Fridge, gas oven, burners, dishes and utensils.  
  • Bathroom facilities on board.  
  • Hot showers, toilets and towels.  
  • Sleeping facilities on board.  
  • Pillows, duvets and bed linen.   
  • Heating & Air conditioning  
  • 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.*  

*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 vacation 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 

Our Feefo reviews

Feefo is an independent and impartial review service that requests reviews directly from those who have been on a Le Boat vacation. Below you can read what our past customers think about their Le Boat experience, and trust that what you read is unfiltered, unedited and uncensored.

Added on 3 October 2022

Jim Young said

Slow at the beginning, quick at the end.
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Good Afternoon Jim, Thank you for your five-star review of your boating holiday on the Canal du Midi. We are pleased that overall you enjoyed your trip and we look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future. Best Wishes, Le Boat Team
Added on 17 September 2022

Rory Mcmillan said

First class Staff really helpful and accommodating
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Good Day Rory, Thank you very much for your five-star review of your boating holiday on the Canal du Midi. We are pleased that to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and that you received nothing short of wonderful service from our base team in Castelnaudary. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon! Best Wishes, Le Boat Team
Added on 1 July 2019

A customer said

Thanks for great service. Thanks we had loads of fun
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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 May 2019

Retha Heunis said

Staff was very helpfull, friendly and accommodating. AWESOME experience in a BEAUTIFUL part of France!
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Hi Retha, 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 29 September 2018

Steven Pettey said

Le Boat gave us a nice, large boat for a group of 8. There were a few small problems, including bikes that developed flat tires, a sledge hammer with a bad handle that made hammering stakes difficult, and an electrical breaker problem that caused lights not to work for several hours. However, overall the canal cruise went as planned and everyone was pleased. The galley is very functional and roomy for a boat. The deck at the top was a nice place for everyone to relax. When we brought the boat back to a Le Boat base, the breaker issue and the bikes were fixed (although there was another bike flat tire later). The people in France were very friendly, and the wine and food were excellent. We are very sorry to learn about the flooding in Trebes that happened soon after we left! Nice boat! It was very easy to maneuver thanks to bow and stern thrusters. Great galley too.
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Many thanks for your comments. We appreciate your taking the time to tell us about your experience. We hope you'll cruise with us again sometime soon!
Added on 22 June 2018

A customer said

We booked through an agent in Cape Town, South Africa - Dianne was fantastic, incredibly detailed and efficient and planned our trip seamlessly - exactly to our specifications. This was a fantastic boat - very spacious
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Added on 27 September 2017

Annemarie Wolmarans said

Very friendly and helpful at Port. Clean boat. Luxurious and kitchen is well equipped. Enough space for a whole family
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Added on 24 June 2017

Jeff Jones said

Overall, very good. Service and support couldn't be faulted. Mattresses on the boat could have done with 'freshening up'. Not a major issue though. Met all our needs. Very comfortable boat.
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Added on 1 May 2017

Keith Tyler said

Everything was top class and they even arraigned for free transport to get to the boat. They had everything ready and there training was thorough. The boat was big and perfect just as we expected. Perfect trip for 6 adults, the boat was plenty big enough. Even en suite bedrooms.
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Added on 24 April 2017

Victor Szechenyi said

It was all good. Some small niggles due to a lack of attention to detail. The weave was too cold to use the bridge, especially the wind which was unfortunate but it was early season. Enjoyable and enlightening experience
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