Visitor and Research Fees

The SML Consortium is a partnership for lab leadership and currently includes Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire. Groups directly affiliated with Cornell University or the University of New Hampshire are charged SML Mission Partner Rates, all other groups fall under Standard Rates.

Day trip fees are based per person. Overnight fees are based per person per night.

Standard Rates

Standard Day Trip Fees (per person) Fee

Breakfast

$18.00

Lunch/Sunday Brunch

$23.00

Dinner

$36.00

Round-trip transportation between Portsmouth, NH and Appledore Island (based upon regular boat schedule)

$78.00
Standard Overnight Fees (per person, per night) Fee

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and one overnight stay for group participant

$214.00

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & one overnight stay for group leader, faculty, Ph.D. researcher

$163.00

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & one overnight stay for grad or undergrad student

$132.00

Round-trip transportation between Portsmouth, NH and Appledore Island (based upon regular boat schedule)

$78.00
Standard Vessel Charter Rates Hourly   Half-Day (4 hrs)    Full-Day (8 hrs)   

R/V John M. Kingsbury (48 passenger max)

$294 $1,103 $2,205

R/V John B. Heiser (23 passenger max)

$344 $1,290 $2,580

Small vessel usage:  R/V Acipenser or R/V Storm Petrel

$168    
Small vessel usage: R/V Miss Christine (Boston Whaler) & inflatables    $73    

 

Vessels may be chartered for: transit, tours of the Isles of Shoals (Duck, White, Smuttynose, Star Islands), while searching for seabirds, seals, and whales! Vessels conduct scientific sampling cruises and are capable of oceanographic and fishing gear deployment. When inquiring about a charter, SML staff will assist you in selecting the correct vessel for your purposes.

Staff Support Fees (hourly) Fee

Non-Ph.D. SML Staff Support                

$100.00

Ph.D. SML Staff

$150.00

Staff support can include tours, lectures, etc. Please explain any staff support needs when making arrangements.

SML Mission Partner Rates (Cornell/UNH)

SML Mission Partner Day Trip Fees (Cornell/UNH) (per person) Fee

Breakfast

$13.00

Lunch/Sunday Brunch

$18.00

Dinner

$26.00

Round-trip transportation between Portsmouth, NH and Appledore Island (based upon regular boat schedule)

$48.00
SML Mission Partner Overnight Fees (Cornell/UNH) (per person, per night) Fee

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and one overnight stay for group leader, faculty, Ph.D. researcher

$108.00

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & one overnight stay for graduate or undergrad student.

$59.00

Round-trip transportation between Portsmouth, NH and Appledore Island (based upon regular boat schedule)

$48.00
SML Mission Partner Vessel Charter Rates Hourly    Half-Day (4 hrs)    Full-Day (8 hrs)

R/V John M. Kingsbury (48 passenger max)

$180 $675 $1,350

R/V John B. Heiser (23 passenger max)

$230 $863 $1,725

Small vessel usage:  R/V Acipenser or R/V Storm Petrel

$168    
Small vessel usage: R/V Miss Christine (Boston Whaler) & inflatables $73

Vessels may be chartered for: transit, tours of the Isles of Shoals (Duck, White, Smuttynose, Star Islands), while searching for seabirds, seals, and whales! Vessels conduct scientific sampling cruises and are capable of oceanographic and fishing gear deployment. When inquiring about a charter, SML staff will assist you in selecting the correct vessel for your purposes.