OVERVIEW
Nothing symbolises setting sail on your marriage journey more than saying ‘I do’ on a boat! The Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler is one of Sydney’s most treasured icons, operating along the Nepean River for more than 40 years. For a wedding day you and your guests will never forget, hop aboard this nostalgic piece of NSW history.
The Blue Mountains are one of Australia’s most breathtaking natural landmarks, and the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler has been claiming the best views for more than 40 years. Sunlit by day and illuminated by night, the sandstone peaks of the famed Nepean Gorge tower — 150 metres above the water — provide stunning and unique photo opportunities for couples.
A lovingly maintained paddleboard, the Nepean Belle carves a path up and down the Nepean River — a truly unique atmosphere for your wedding. How many other people can say they celebrated their wedding day cruising down some of Sydney’s most pristine waters?
Being out on the water doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the most important parts of your wedding day. The Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler team partners with other local leading service providers such as marriage celebrants, photographers, wedding cake makers, stylists, accommodation, and hair and makeup artists! The boat has licensed bar facilities onboard and offers very reasonable pricing.
“We had a wonderful time on board the Nepean Belle. Every one of the guests had a great time. Nothing was too much of a hassle! Carol and Chris looked after us from the beginning stages, all the way through to disembarking. We will definitely be back.” — Katrina P.
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“From our initial meeting right through to hosting our wedding reception, Carol and Chris accommodated requests to make our event truly memorable. All the team were very courteous, and the food was exceptional. Our guests all commented on the atmosphere and how much they enjoyed the Nepean Belle. We would highly recommend The Nepean Belle as a wedding reception venue.” — Terese W.
About
Passionate about Penrith and the Nepean River, local couple Carol and Chris Bennett purchased the Nepean Belle in October, 2013. Since then, the Bennetts have invested heavily in restoring Penrith's iconic first tourist and event attraction and have transformed the business offering fresh, modern menus in up to date wedding and event packages. Nothing is too much trouble - they're onboard with you and they're all about making your wedding day as wonderful and memorable as it can be!
Carol & Chris Bennett
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FAQ
We are aware that some of our guests may have special dietary requirements and we can accommodate with vegetarian and gluten-free meals provided that we are notified well in advance; please check with the members of your party if they have any such requirements.
We have free parking available on Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue Jamisontown. Just drive down the loop road, past the boat ramp and turn into the left carpark as you come back up to Tench Avenue.
The Nepean Belle is a licensed venue with full bar facilities on board. Due to our license restrictions BYO is not permitted. You can see our current drinks menu at http://www.nepeanbelle.com.au/menus/. Beverages from the bar are not included in cruise prices however we do offer a prepaid bar tab where you determine the drinks served (i.e. beer, wine, soft drink; open bar including spirits; soft drink only) and your dollar limit.
The Nepean Belle is accessible by both wheelchair and for those with walking frames to be able to board and disembark and move freely around the lower deck. Unfortunately, the toilets on the Nepean Belle are on the upper deck with a wide staircase of 14 stairs. Our crew are only too happy to assist your guests with walking sticks and walkers up the stairs for the toilet or viewing decks however, unfortunately, we are not able to carry heavy wheelchairs.
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Hi there,
Thank you for contacting us. Our current pricing is valid until the end of 2024 however we can provide you pricing for a 2025 wedding which will be guaranteed once the deposit has been paid to confirm the date.
Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment to discuss your wedding and view the Nepean Belle.
Regards
Carol