The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

 

Vessel Rates

Contact: Terri Major – ext. 7056

Reserve a vessel

Supplemental vessel crew (at $60/hour/person) may be required, depending on the nature of the proposed field activity, and vessel size; therefore, please coordinate with Vessel Operations (Tim Turner – ext. 7279) well in advance, to determine needs and costs.

VIMS Vessel Rates as of 07/01/2025
Vessel Make/Model Rates
Large Vessels
Virginia Meridien – 93' Click here for rates.
Bay Eagle Camcraft – 65' $125/hour (Large Vessel Reservation; minimum crew of two at $60.00/hour each.)
Tidewater Trawler – 43' $95/hour (Large Vessel Reservation; minimum crew of two at $60.00/hour each.)
Tyndall Pointe Seahawk – 36' $95/hour (Large Vessel Reservation; minimum crew of two at $60.00/hour each.)
Small Vessels
Tier 1 Small Privateer, Skiff & similar $120/day ($105 boat/trailer; $15 fuel)
Tier 2 Medium Privateer, Skiff & similar $160/day ($135 boat/trailer; $25 fuel)
Tier 3 Large Cabin Boat & similar $200/day ($145 boat/trailer; $55 fuel)