This dual paddle wheel sternwheeler is being offered for sale, inclusive of the restaurant business and all the business assets. Some of the many assets are the Lincoln Limousine, a 16 passenger Ford shuttle bus, 50’ Double Decker parade float, wide range of commercial galley equipment, ample cookware & serving settings, 13 tables and 102 upholstered stacking chairs, to serve up to 101 guests. Stored off the vessel are 30+ boxes of wedding and special event decorations, extra chairs and tables. Guests often have live music venues. She also has a player piano!
A perfect setting for weddings, holiday celebrations, board meetings, school trips, casino parties, club outings, or simply a dinner or brunch cruise. The ideal new owner will inherit a well-established business with increased potential who wants to continue to contribute to Salem’s waterfront charm and commerce.
PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE SELLING THE BOAT ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THE BOAT. ANY SPECIFIC BUSINESS LICENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED. AMAZING PIECE OF OREGON'S HISTORY AVAILABLE ON A MODERN PLATFORM. THIS 1990 JACK SARIN (NAVAL ARCHITECT) DESIGNED STERNWHEELER, IS AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF HOW THE RIVERS IN OREGON LOOKED WITH VESSELS LIKE THIS PLYING THE WATERS.
THE WILLAMETTE QUEEN IS AN ACTIVE, TURNKEY, AND VIABLE BUSINESS, WHETHER CRUISING THE WILLAMETTE FOR WEDDINGS, CORPORATE EVENTS, BRUNCHES, OR SITTING AT THE DOCK AS A RESTAURANT. THE VESSEL HAS FOOD AND LIQUOR LICENSES. FEATURED IN MANY ARTICLES, THE WILLAMETTE QUEEN IS VERY WELL KNOWN, AND THE CITY OF SALEM IS VERY KEEN ON KEEPING THE VESSEL IN PLACE AS A GREAT TOURIST DESTINATION.
The State of Oregon Division of Business Development is interested in preserving and financing the WQ to potential buyers!
A LATE 2024 MARINE SURVEY VALUED JUST THE VESSEL AT $800,000.00. YOU CAN GET THE VESSEL AND THE BUSINESS FOR LESS THAN THAT!!!