Inside Rates*
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Please make requests for special holiday and night boat operations at least 10 working days in advance.
- Review FEES before submitting your reservation-request form. The reservation-request form can be filled out and submitted online. You will receive an email notification that your reservation has been received.
- For availability, questions about the FSUCML, rates or about making reservations, e-mail fscuml-reservations@fsu.edu or call (850) 645 – 3474.
*Inside Rates are for Florida State University users. Rates are subject to change. When grant writing, we suggest a 10% increase in costs below.
Boats
Note: User rates do not include fuel (gasoline or diesel) charges. Fuel charges are billed separately at the actual cost of fuel at the time of usage.
| Research Vessel | Cruise Length | Non-Sponsored Activity | Sponsored Activity** |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/V Apalachee | Up to 12 hour cruise | $1,375 | $900 |
| 12-24 hour cruise | $2,750 | $1,800 |
Each day that the R/V APALACHEE is away from homeport, the user is charged regardless of activity. Users are responsible for all charges when vessel is operated away from the FSUCML, which may include mooring/docking fees, any and all transportation, housing and communication costs. Other charges may apply, depending on technical support needs for the cruise.
**Sponsored Activity is defined as externally-funded contracts and grants administered by FSU Sponsored Research Administration or FSU Research Foundation.
| Small & Mid-Sized Boats | Daily Cruise Duration | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-Vee (28-ft) *CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE* & Calcutta (26-ft) | Daily Rate - OPERATOR REQUIRED |
$300 |
| Pontoons1 (28-ft) | Full Day Rate | $100 |
| Half Day Rate | $60 | |
| Skeeter Bay Boat (23-ft) |
Full Day Rate Half Day Rate |
$100 $50 |
| Dusky (19-ft) |
Full Day Rate Half Day Rate |
$100 $60 |
| Sea Oats (18-ft) |
Full Day Rate Half Day Rate |
$100 $60 |
| Carolina Skiff & Zodiak |
Full Day Rate Half Day Rate |
$75 $45 |
| Kayaks | Daily Rate | $10 |
| Additional Fees | ||
| Boat Operator | Hourly rate | $40 |
| Boat Launch2 | Launch & retrieve | $15 |
1.Full days are 4.5 to 9 hrs. Half days are 4 hrs or less. Reservations outside these times require special arrangements
2.Only available to researchers staying at the lab
Housing, Office, Classroom, Research Space, & Services
| HOUSING FACILITIES |
Per Person Per Night |
Minimum Per Night |
|---|---|---|
| Small Dorms (1,2,3,&4) | $15 | $15 |
| Bayview Dorm | $15 | $90.00 |
| OTHER FACILITIES | Per Day | Per Month |
| Office Space | TBA | TBA |
| Classrooms & Auditorium | NO CHARGE | NO CHARGE |
| Laboratories (Wet or Dry) | $20 | $200 |
| Wet Tables | $2 per spigot | |
| Tanks | $10 per tank | |
| OTHER SERVICES | Per hour/piece |
Notes |
| Technical help in the field or laboratory | $23.75 |
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| Photocopies & FAX | $.05 per copy/page |
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