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)