Vessel Rates

VIMS' 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.

Vessel Name Make/Model Rates as of 07/01/2025
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)
Other Costs
Vessel Labor (Operators, Fabricators, & Technicians) $60/hour