This spring season, you may want to experience a fantastic and wonderful vacation by the lake aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. This river boat that cruises along the lake in Branson features on board world-class performers. Showboat Branson Belle was constructed at its home port in White River Landing and was christened on April 13, 1995. The boat uses the power thrust of 2 twin rear paddle wheels with measurement of 16 x 24 ft in diameter and it travels at a maximum speed of 14 knots (26 mph). It has a weight of 1250 tons, 278 ft in length, has a beam of 78 ft, with a height of 112 ft, and a draught of 7 ft. This river boat can accommodate 700 passengers.
The showboat cruises in the Table Rock Lake which is landlocked by the Table Rock Dam on one side and Beaver Lake Dam on the other side. The launching rails of the Showboat Branson Belle are lubricated by about two tons of bananas. This lubrication from bananas is a biodegradable material which is not pollutant and will not contaminate the Table Rock Lake. The boat is considered the biggest ship in a landlocked lake in America. Exciting shows on board feature world-class performers like comedian Christopher James, The Showmen group, and violinist Janice Martin. While you are enjoying the live performances, you will be served a three-course meal.
The two and a half hour river cruise of the Showboat Branson Belle offers you a perfect relaxation as you enjoy picturesque views of the natural scenery around the Table Rock Lake. You can enjoy a unique shopping experience while you are onboard the showboat. Shopping in boutiques will help you complete your Showboat Branson Belle cruising experience. At the White River Landing, McAdoo’s Boatworks and Layton’s Mercantile offer an array of men’s accessories, ladies’ apparel, jewelry, along with inspirational home décor and souvenir items. Candies, Silver Dollar City jams, coffee, preserves, jellies, and more can also be found in White River Landing boutiques.
The Showboat Branson Belle features a lunch show “Made in The USA” that gives honor to the stars and stripes featuring the amazing voices of all female four-member quartet, The ShowBelles along with master pianist Julie McClarey and dynamic fiddler Dean Church. The show is hosted by magician and comedian Christopher James with the support of The Showboat’s live band, The Castaways. All audiences watching the varied musical performances of the “Made in the USA” show applaud with great pride and excitement. The show also features Janice Martin and The Showmen which is accompanied by a rockin’ live band.
All around the Showboat Branson Belle you can feel that it is really filled with laughter and illusions with the great live entertainment show of varied performers including the comedy show of Christopher James. If you want to experience a wonderful spring vacation with great attractions in the Table Rock Lake and fantastic onboard entertainments in the Showboat Branson Belle, consider a wonderful river cruise with the Showboat in Branson, Missouri.
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