Rates

two students on R/V Shearwater

 0-6 Hours6-12 Hours12+ Hours
Internal (Duke) User$1,925.00$3,850.00$5,420.00
External User$2,425.50$4,851.00$6,829.20
  • Generous provisions (food & drink) provided for 24-hour operations.
  • Rates listed above do not include fuel.
  • Fuel use estimates:
    • On station/loiter (5 knots) = 5 gal/hr
    • Economy cruise (10 knots) = 15 gal/hr
    • Fast cruise (24 knots) = 70 gal/hr

To check availability and discuss charter details, please contact us.

**Vessel rates are reviewed and approved each fiscal year. For longer term projections, please assume at least 3% per year increase, understanding actual future billable rate may vary.