Great Food, Great Scenery, Great Fun and Atmosphere

Onboard a real live Paddlewheel Showboat! 

Indulge in savouries- served upon boarding, the Chef's homemade entrees and a sumptuous Banquet Main Course. Treat yourself to fresh King prawns, whole baked deep sea snapper, succulent leg ham, tender roast turkey, pork or lamb, our hot savoury rice, potato bake and a variety of delicious fresh salad dishes. The banquet is followed by the Chef's homemade dessert and tea and coffee with after dinner mints. The quality of food, especially our  Banquet Smorgasboard main course, is a key feature of the many positive customer comments and feedback letters we receive.  (This menu option is for the Nepean Belle. See "menus" below for Penrith Platypus menu)    

See in the New Year with a complimentary bottle of champagne on your table prior to midnight, or enjoy a tantalising cocktail from our fully licensed bar* as you stroll the 360 degree viewing decks. Be treated to music, dancing and revelry - or relax at you table or on the open air verandahs taking in the views of the Blue Mountains National Park - the choice is yours. For a fantastic evening of festivities and fun, with a delectable menu, great company, professional service and a friendly atmosphere you can't go past a Nepean River New Years Eve Party Cruise on the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler or the Penrith Platypus Cruiser.

The spectacular mountain gorge scenery of the Blue Mountains National Park and the majestic Nepean Gorge will be floodlit from the vessels onboard spotlights. The wonderful views of this special landscape are certainly worth adding to your list of  lifetime "must dos."

The boats will be in position to view the Penrith Panthers Fireworks scheduled for 9pm and Midnight. 

CRUISE TIMES

Option 1. Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler : Boarding at 7:45pm for an 8:00pm departure. Set foot ashore again at 12:30 am to start a happy new year!

TICKET PRICES

Option 1. Nepean Belle: Cost $110.00 per adult and $65.00 per child (up to & including 12 years) This is our premium cruise product with 5 course banquet menu including seafood and hot roasts (see menu listed below). This cruise operates for 4.5 hours: 8:00pm - 12:30am. 

Option 2. Penrith Platypus: A slightly shorter cruise (4 hours : 8:30pm -12:30am) with our standard 3 course buffet menu on the Penrith Platypus Cruiser. Tickets on this cruise are $85 adult and $50 child.

MENUS

Nepean Belle: New Years Eve Five Course Banquet Menu

     This is our premium cruise menu.

Savouries Served Upon Boarding

     Hot hors deuvres

     Entreé:

            Served at your table - Chicken &  Avocado Rice Paper Wraps in Sweet Chilli Sauce.

     Main Course Banquet:

            Fresh King Prawns

            Whole Baked Snapper

            Succulent Leg Ham

            Tender Roast Turkey

            Baked Tender Roast Pork

            Baked Roast Lamb

            Curried Prawns and Rice

             Hot Potato Bake in mild cream cheese sauce.

            Garden Fresh Salads

                Coleslaw / Tomato / Green Toss / Pineapple   

            Crispy French Bread with Butter Portions

     Dessert:

            Chef’s homemade dessert  – Served at your table

                    French Custard Tart with mixed fruits

Tea & Coffee:

            Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee & After Dinner mints

NOTES

*Drinks are not included in the cost, BYO is not permitted. Fully licensed bar facilities are available on board.

Note: The included  tea & coffee is served after dessert, a complimentary bottle of champagne on each table just prior to  midnight. Ice water is also available. These are the only beverages included in the ticket price. Additional drinks are charged for on the night.