Cruise timetable & bookings
Step back in time with a cruise aboard P S Industry – an authentic steam powered work boat commissioned in 1911.
One hour cruises are scheduled on Sundays of most long weekends, during school holidays or the first Sunday of selected (except February or days of extreme heat).
All cruising is dependent on minimum passenger numbers and volunteer crew availability.
On the 60 minute scenic cruise passengers will see wildlife consisting of waterfowl and even a koala or two as you pass between majestic rivergums and cliffs.
Charters and group bookings are available by appointment.
Souvenirs can be purchased on board.
Heaviest Boat Pull – World Record attempt
On the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd November the PS Industry will be involved in a Guiness World Record Heaviest Boat Pulled attempt at the Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery.
The PS Industry will be steaming to Wilkadene on Saturday 2nd November and passengers are welcome with a return bus trip to Renmark in the afternoon. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served however you are welcome to bring your own lunch. There will be a food van at the Woolshed. Cost is $60pp plus $10pp bus return if required. This is a 4 hour trip.
Following the attempt, on Sunday 3rd November, the PS Industry will remain at Wilkadene and take on passengers for the return trip to Renmark. Again tea, coffee and biscuits will be served and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments. A bus will also be available to take passengers from Renmark to Wildadene for the return steaming. Cost bus $10pp and cruise $60pp.
On Sunday November 17th the PS Industry will be departing Renmark for a steaming to Mannum to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the commissioning of the PS Marion. The first leg of the cruise Renmark to Berri will be open to the public with boarding at 8:45am to enable passage under the Paringa Bridge, approx 4 hours to Berri. Return bus available at 1:30pm in Berri. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served however you may bring your own lunch. Cost $60pp and $10pp for the bus.
The PS Industry and its volunteers appreciate your support and patronage of our historic vessel as this contributes to her ongoing maintenance and steaming.
Thank you for your support.
October |
Sat 19th Sun 20th Mon 21st Tue 22nd Wed 23rd
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Private Charter x 2 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm Private Charter Private Charter 10:30am Public Cruise 1:00pm Private Charter
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November |
Sat 2nd
Sun 3rd
Sun 17th
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8:00am departure Renmark to Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery – World Record attempt (day trip) 10:00am bus from Renmark to Wilkadene 1:30pm steaming departure Wilkadene to Renmark (day trip) 9:00am Renmark to Berri with bus return at 1:30pm
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December |
Sun 15th
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10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm
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Special Cruises & Charters
Individual and group bookings can be made by phoning the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre
on 1300 661 704 or 8580 3060. Payment to be made upon booking.
Open for Inspection
Popular with tourists and school groups, the Industry is open for inspection: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00am to 2.00pm
A gold coin donation would be most appreciated – children and school groups free of charge.
Charter rates
A start-up fee is included in the following rates:
First two hours – $1,500.00
Three hours – $1,750.00
Four hours – $1,950.00
Addition hours – $150.00
Standby – $100.00
Reload (Turnaround fee) – $300.00
Charter to Wilkadene – $2,500.00 one way
Charters cancelled by the charterer less than 8 hours prior to scheduled departure time will be liable for 50% of the charter fee.
Maximum number of passengers 60 (which includes babies & children).
Liquor Licenses must be obtained and are the responsibility of clients for any liquor to be consumed/sold on board during charters. A copy of license MUST be supplied to the PS Industry for display during the charter.
Terms and Conditions:
CANCELLATION POLICY – The Friends of the Industry reserves the right to cancel a cruise/s due to unfavorable weather, extreme heat, mechanical concerns or for any other unforeseen reason. If the cruise is cancelled by us we will reschedule your tour or refund the full amount of monies paid less the online payment fee,
If you the purchaser wish to cancel your booking and provide 48 hours or more notice you will have the choice to reschedule your cruise to another date or receive a full refund of monies paid less the online payment fee. If less than 48 hours is provided to cancel your booking you will have the opportunity to reschedule your tour to an alternative time/date NO refund will be given in this instance.
Charters cancelled by the charterer less than8 hours prior to the scheduled departure will be liable for 50% of the charter fee.
Heat Policy – Due to the historic nature of the PS Industry the vessel is restricted in its operations when extreme heat is forecast. This is to protect the health and wellbeing of the volunteer crew and all passengers onboard. The Friends of the Industry will monitor the weather conditions and act upon their heat policy if the following condition is exceeded – If the weather as at 3pm Thursday preceding the scheduled tour date is predicted to be 38 degrees Celsius or above(via the Bureau of Meteorology) the cruise will be cancelled.
Purchasers will be notified vie SMS or phone call of the cancellation and the conditions of the Cancellation Policy will apply.
COVID 19 – In the event of the government or any other authorised agency enforcing travel restrictions or a lockdown and your booking is unable to9 be fulfilled, we will refund the full amount of monies paid less the online payment fee. For non-Covid related cancellations please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Payment in full is required to secure all cruise bookings aboard the PS Industry
- Dogs are not permitted onboard excluding those authorised and identifiable as Assistance Dogs.
- Smoking and/or alcohol is not permitted onboard.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- Life jackets for children are available on request when boarding.
- The vessel was constructed as a works vessel and as such provides limited protection for passengers during inclement weather.
Come along for a cruise!
Bookings now available! Individual and group bookings can be made by phoning the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre on 1300 661 704 or 8580 3060. Payment to be made on booking.