Orillia Island Princess

$585,000.00

Barrie, ON
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – Orillia Island Princess | Floating Venue | Licensed for 203 Guests | Turn-Key Potential

Introducing the Orillia Island Princess, a one-of-a-kind floating venue with nearly 40 years of rich history. Originally built as a cruise vessel and later transformed into a successful waterfront restaurant and bar, this steel-hulled ship presents a rare opportunity to launch or expand your marine hospitality business.

Vessel Overview

  • Built by: Duratug Shipyards, Port Dover, Ontario
  • Construction: Welded steel hull
  • Certification: Transport Canada certified
  • Licensed capacity: 203 persons
  • Liquor license: Valid and current
  • Current location: Moored in Barrie, Ontario

Propulsion & Power

  • Main Power: (3) Cummins diesel engines, direct drive, fixed-pitch props with rudders
  • Total Engines Onboard: 5 Cummins diesel motors
  • New in 2024:
    • Extensive mechanical service and refit
    • Installed 18kW solar power charging system
    • Backup Cummins generator

Structural Features

  • 8 Hydraulic Spuds (Winch Operated):
    • 4 Portside + 4 Starboard
    • Allow the vessel to “stand” above water — ideal for static operation as a floating venue
  • Deck Space & Versatility:
    • Designed for large gatherings, events, dining, or entertainment
    • Interior layout easily configurable

History & Potential

  • Service Timeline:
    • Operated as a cruise ship on Orillia’s waterfront from launch through 2020
    • Served as a docked restaurant/bar for 4 years
    • In 2024, departed Orillia for the final time and is now based in Barrie, Ontario

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a vessel with an established legacy, certified for commercial use, and already equipped for hospitality, tourism, or event business. With licenses, certification, and infrastructure in place, this floating venue is ready for your vision.

Included

  • Valid 2024 insurance survey on file
  • Transport Canada compliant
  • Solar and diesel hybrid power systems
  • Moored in a high-traffic, high-visibility area
  • Adaptable interior and deck layout
Specifications

  • Number Of Engines 3

  • Last Modification Date 2025-05-21

  • Item Received Date 2025-01-27

  • Company Name Yacht Master Inc

  • Make String Custom

  • Make String Exact Custom

  • Model Year 1989

  • Sale Class Code Used

  • Model Ferry

  • Model Exact Ferry

  • Model No Case Alnum Only Ferry

  • Boat Category Code Power

  • Builder Name Durstug Shipyards & Fabricating Ltd.

  • Beam Measure 26.5 ft

  • Boat Hull Material Code Steel

  • Boat Hull Id onfile

  • Nominal Length 64.33 ft

  • Length Overall 64.33 ft

  • Bcna Id 9665645

  • Yacht World Id 4324862

  • Has Boat Hull Id 1

  • Is Available For Pls 1

  • Norm Nominal Length 19.61

  • Norm Price 429097.5

  • Boat Class Code Passenger, Commercial Boats, Cruise Ship

  • Location Barrie, ON, CA

Engines

#1
Makecummins
Hours1000
#2
Makecummins
Hours1000
#3
Makecummins
Hours1000

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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