Historic Nepean Belle and MV Platypus - turn key with exceptional ROI

Already boasting $300,000 in advance bookings up to October this year.

Imagine owning a piece of history, the perfect sea change with no competition, a rapidly growing area and potentially 10,000,000 travellers passing your doorstep in 2026 with the opening of the new International airport, all in your own private space on the Neapean. All these make this Charter boat business a winner.

With a full team of staff already in place, the beauty of this opportunity is that you can choose to be as involved as much or little as you like.

The Nepean Belle - a historic paddlewheeler, has been operating on the Nepean for the last 43 years and the current owners have added MV Platypus a more modern floating bar, the only one of its kinds in the area and now they are ready to pass it on to the next person. With an incredible 2 year ROI at current trading figures and substanial room to grow this turn key operation has plenty of oportunity.

Key Features:

• MV Nepean Belle: A charming paddlewheeler in fabulous condition (AMSA Survey 1E) accommodating up to 178 passengers. Experience elegance and character on the picturesque Nepean River, perfect for sightseeing and special events.

• MV Platypus commonly known as The River Boat Bar: Recently renovated, this 2 story versatile open-plan vessel is ideal for parties and private events, hosting up to 160 guests. She has a fully equipped bar running right down the middle of the vessel and a separate designated cocktail bar. Plenty of seating that can be easily moved if you need to increase the dance floor and its own DJ booth.  She is equipped with modern amenities, air conditioning, substantial refrigeration, galley and cool room. She runs on 2 x 115 hp Honda outboards.

• Floating Office: A 15m x 8.5m operational hub featuring a reception area, multiple offices, staff facilities, a workshop, and storage. Includes a cool room and freezer room to maintain high standards for food and beverages.

• Private Slipway: Conveniently included, providing easy access for maintenance and launching of vessels.

For a complete list of specs on all the vessels and to organise a viewing contact Gill or the team at SMB