Occidental College partially subsidizes the use of the Vantuna as part of our commitment to support our community and provide education on issues involving the marine environment. Fees for the use of the boat are listed below:

Call for quotes on overtime or extended cruises and research cruises.

For further information on chartering the Vantuna for your class, contact Janice Grancich, Program Coordinator, at Occidental College. Phone #: (323) 259-2675; email: grancich@oxy.edu. She will discuss the cruise plan with you so that you know what to expect and we can be prepared to accommodate your needs, or if modifications to the cruise are to be discussed. If Oxy cannot facilitate your trip on a particular day, we suggest you contact SCMI to see if one of their vessels may be available.

A complete companion guide to the Vantuna cruise titled Investigations Into The Marine Environment, which contains explanations of the instruments we use, the stations we visit and organisms we collect, as well as illustrations, record/data sheets and glossary, is available for purchase by contacting Janice at the Vantuna office at Occidental College.