Vision Class - new 6-star boats

Unlike any other cruiser on the waterways, the Vision Class boasts the very latest technology for efficient and effortless cruising as well as an exceptionally spacious and well-designed internal and external layout. Available in 8+ and 6+ configurations - with each offering a modern and sumptuous interior, she is truly a luxury villa afloat.

Built by world-renowned Groupe Bénéteau, the Vision Class is a new generation hybrid cruiser offering a range of exciting features. Large solar panels charge the boat’s battery bank which allows you to cruise under solar electric power – even on cloudy days. You can also cruise using the fuel-efficient diesel powered engines.

Onboard electrical equipment such as the flat screen TVs, the large domestic fridge/freezer and top deck bar fridge, as well as the boat’s air-conditioning and lighting all use reusable solar energy stored in the boat’s batteries. With 220V shore power connectivity too, you can make full use of personal electrical appliances such as hairdryers and laptops when moored up.

Revolutionary joystick control – effortless manoeuvring and mooring

As well as a conventional steering wheel on the upper and lower deck, the Vision Class will have a joystick to manoeuvre the boat. With just a few simple movements you will be able to effortlessly steer and turn the boat, making sideways manoeuvring and parallel mooring against the canal side extremely easy. An electric bow thruster is standard.

Quietly efficient

You’ll soon see that cruising under solar-electric power is noticeably quieter, making your holiday on the water more harmonious with the surrounding natural environment. In addition, the reduced level of CO2 emissions makes the Vision Class a greener, cleaner boat for inland waterways cruising – something we believe to be a sound investment for the future. The low wave-making hull design minimises bankside erosion.

Luxury cruising

The internal layout of the new Vision Class is designed for maximum comfort and easy onboard living. At the front of the boat, the spacious saloon will have comfortable seating for all passengers as well as a music system, flat screen TV and DVD player for onboard entertainment. Large windows will provide superb visibility and views and the open plan kitchen galley leading off from the saloon will increase the feeling of space and light onboard, as well as allow for great socialising with family and friends.

The kitchen will be fully equipped so you can cater for your party in style. Access to the front deck is also planned from the saloon area, making it easy for the crew to help with mooring and navigation through the locks. With full standing height and level flooring throughout, you’ll also find it very easy to get around too.

The large hotel-style cabins will each have modern en-suite facilities for maximum privacy and with regular-sized beds with proper mattresses, will be very comfortable too. Each cabin can be arranged as either a double or a twin for maximum flexibility and will also feature a flat screen TV and plenty of storage space.

Outside, the huge top sundeck will be a great place for alfresco dining and for enjoying panoramic views of the countryside around you. Make the most of the bar fridge for chilling drinks and a BBQ for easy summer cooking. A large folding sun canopy (bimini) provides ample shade for everyone on the hotter days too.

Flagship of the cruiser boat fleet – unrivalled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the ultimate cruising experience!

Features

• Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and equipped
• Large open plan saloon/kitchen galley with music system and flat screen TV; interior steering position and access to fore deck from saloon. Convertible settee comfortably sleeps one person
• Light and airy design for great visibility from inside
• Modern design kitchen galley with gas oven, hob and large fridge, fully equipped for great onboard entertaining.
• All cabins fitted with flat screen TVs and modern, en-suite facilities including showers and electric toilets
• Huge top sundeck with steering position, BBQ, bar fridge and collapsible, sun-canopy (bimini)
• Environmentally-friendly hybrid design – cruise under solar-generated electric power or diesel engine
• Air-conditioning (individual cabin controlled), level flooring and standing headroom throughout
• Additional joystick steering for exceptionally easy manoeuvring and mooring
• 220v shore power & 220v power while you cruise (high wattage appliances not recommended for use while cruising)
• Note: Above features based on concepts and plans June 2010
  

Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x 15ft)

Vision Class Boat Layouts

Vision 3 - 3 cabins + lounge: Sleeps up to 10 (6+4)

Available in: France - All regions except Brittany and Aquitaine; Germany; Italy

• 3 equal sized cabins each with regular sized, very comfortable beds which can be arranged as either one double or two singles. Each cabin has an optional fold-down child’s bed
• 1 single bed in the lounge

Vision 4 - 4 cabins + lounge: Sleeps up to 9 (8+1)

Available in: France - All regions except Brittany and Aquitaine; Germany; Italy

• 4 equal sized cabins, all with regular sized, very comfortable beds arranged as either one double or two singles
• 1 single bed in the lounge

To book thse new boats call Boating Holidays on 01756 701200