In May 1890, Undine could be chartered for $250 for an excursion from Portland to Oregon City, Oregon. Other boats could be hired for much less. An excursion ticket in May 1890 cost $1.00. On a school excursion on the evening of Monday, May 19, 1890 from Portland to Oregon City, Undine carried 450 passengers, of which there were about 300 who paid fares.
