Outside Rates

These rates apply to all Outside (Non-Florida State University) Users

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.

  • All boats must have an FSUCML driver OR an approved outside driver with prior approval and a signed agreement. Contact Matt Edwards (medwards5@fsu.edu) for an estimate and other information.
  • 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.
  • If you have any questions about the FSUCML or about making reservations, e-mail fscuml-reservations@fsu.edu or call (850) 645 – 3474.
  • Rates are subject to change.  When grant writing, we suggest a 10% increase in costs below. 

Boats

All motorized vessels have fuel (gasoline or diesel) costs in addition to daily usage fees. Costs are charged by the gallon and vary with current prices.

Boat Type Cruise Length Federally Funded Projects Regular Rate 
R/V Apalachee* Up to 12 hour cruise $2,098.50 $4,197.00
12-24 hour cruise $2,798 $5,596.00

*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.


Daily Rate

$754

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Daily Cruise
Boat Type Daily Cruise Duration Rate
Twin-Vee (28-ft) & Calcutta (26-ft)

Daily Rate (Operator Required)

Half Day Rate

$660

$495

Pontoons1 (28-ft)

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$220

$165

Herrkind and Marcus II Pontoons (28-ft)

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$300

$225

Silver Wave

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$220

$165

Skeeter Bay Boat (23-ft)

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$300

$225

Dusky (19-ft)

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$300

$225

Sea Oats (18-ft)

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$300

$225

Barge

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$200

$150

Carolina Skiff 

Daily Rate

Half Day Rate

$200

$150

   
Kayaks Daily Rate $30
Additional Fees
Boat Operator Hourly rate Ask for Quote
Boat Launch2 Launch & retrieve $15

1Full days are 4.5 to 9 hrs. Half days are 4 hrs or less. Reservations outside these times require special arrangements.
2Only available to researchers staying at the lab

Housing, Office, Classroom, Research Space, & Services

HOUSING FACILITIES Per Person Minimum Per Night

Small Dorms (1,2,3 &4)

$40 $40
Bay-view Dorm  $40 $240.00
OTHER FACILITIES Per Day Monthly
   
Laboratories (Wet or Dry) $50 $266
Tanks (per spigot) $3 NA
Wet tables (each) $15  NA
Classroom $50 NA
Auditorium $40 NA
OTHER SERVICES Per Hour (piece) Notes
   

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM