Muskoka Steamships

Two historic ships, the RMS Segwun and the Wenonah II, can be chartered for private events.

About the venue

The ships’ home port is Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, and charters can start from other ports such as Port Carling, Beaumaris, Rosseau and private docks. The Wenonah II carries up to 216 passengers and has dance space on its second deck, air conditioning and an elevator. The ships are licensed, and hosts may use the caterer of their choice. Charters are used for weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings, fundraisers and birthdays.

On EventPlans.ca it is listed as a boat in Muskoka, at 185 Cherokee Lane, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9.

Event spaces

The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.

• Wenonah II: 216 passengers; main dining room seats 85, Cherokee Dining Room seats 24; buffet for up to 200
• RMS Segwun: 97 passengers; Royal Muskoka Salon seats 33, Islander Dining Room seats 18

Capacity

The venue does not publish a single maximum for every room, so ask for the capacity of the specific space in the layout you want: seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.

A useful rule: a seated dinner at rounds of ten needs about 1 to 1.2 square metres per guest, a standing reception about 0.7, and theatre seating about 0.6, before you add a stage or dance floor. The venue capacity calculator does the arithmetic for your room.

Events it hosts

According to its own event pages, the venue hosts weddings, corporate events and private social events.

For timelines, budgets and checklists, start with the wedding planning hub, corporate holiday party hub.

Questions to ask on your site visit

Bring these to your walk-through. Get the answers in writing before you sign.

• What is the boarding time and the exact departure and return time?
• What is the capacity in the indoor space if the weather turns?
• Is the boat licensed, and how is the bar charged?
• Are there accessible boarding and washrooms on board?
• Can a performer or DJ set up on deck, and where is power?
• What is the cancellation policy for weather?

Planning entertainment here

On a boat, entertainment must stay safe while the deck moves. Strolling magicians and acoustic musicians work well; avoid anything that needs rigging, open flame or a large stage.

Send every performer’s technical needs to the venue before you book: floor space, ceiling height, power, sound and changing room.

Getting there

Check the venue website for directions, parking rates and accessible entrances, and send the details to guests with the invitation.

Official website: realmuskoka.com/muskoka-steamships/steamship-private-events

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