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 05/29/2024
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
Grebe Jon-Landau - 12' $40/day (no engine, no trailer)
Knot Jon-Landau - 12' $40/day (no engine, no trailer)
Willet Jon-Gill - 14' $65/day
Seagull Privateer - 18' $90/day
Emperor Jon Boat - 21' $90/day
Loon Parker -18' $110/day
Bittern Maritime Skiff - 21' $110/day
Stilt Maritime Skiff - 23' $130/day
Plover Privateer - 21' $120/day
Egret Privateer - 21' $120/day
Gannet Privateer - 21' $120/day
Teal Privateer - 21' $120/day
Mallard II Carolina Skiff- 17' $90/day
Marsh Hen Carolina Skiff - 19' $90/day
Scoter Carolina Skiff - 21' $120/day
Coot Carolina Skiff - 24' $120/day
Shearwater Carolina Skiff - 21' $120/day
Shoveler Carolina Skiff - 24' $120/day
Canvasback Carolina Skimmer - 19' $120/day
Red Head Carolina Skimmer - 19' $120/day
Petrel Carolina Skimmer - 21' $120/day
Skimmer C-Hawk - 22' $120/day (Reserved Service)
Cormorant Parker - 23' $130/day (Reserved Service)
Pintail Parker - 25' $130/day 
Widgeon Panga - 25' $120/day
Other Costs
Vessel Labor (Operators, Fabricators, & Technicians) $60/hour (most reservations no charge)
 Trailer rental  $25/day
 Gasoline  market price
 Diesel  market price