Scuba Dive Hidden Fees and Cash Costs

Short answer: 74 of 203 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as Parking; National Park Fees; Government Fees. Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02

We compared 203 scuba dives in 18 destinations. 74 tours of 203 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: Parking; National Park Fees; Government Fees.

By destination

DestinationExtra cash feesTours stating it
Hurghada Egypt17 with fees17 of 26
Sharm El Sheikh Egypt10 with fees10 of 12
Oahu Hawaii, USA6 with fees6 of 15
Cozumel Mexico6 with fees6 of 15
Playa del Carmen Mexico5 with fees5 of 9
Puerto Vallarta Mexico4 with fees4 of 4
Phuket Thailand4 with fees4 of 21
Cairns Australia4 with fees4 of 10
Cancun Mexico3 with fees3 of 7
Bali Indonesia3 with fees3 of 15
Key West Florida, USA2 with fees2 of 4
Tulum Mexico2 with fees2 of 9
Cabo San Lucas Mexico2 with fees2 of 10
Cape Town South Africa2 with fees2 of 10
Maui Hawaii, USA1 with fees1 of 13
Aruba Caribbean1 with fees1 of 12
San Juan Puerto Rico1 with fees1 of 3
Curaçao Caribbean1 with fees1 of 8

Tours with extra fees

TourExtra cash feesWhereFrom
Ras Mohammed & White Island: Snorkel, Optional Dive & LunchRas Mohamed National ParkSharm El Sheikh$30Check dates
Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat TripNational park fees (5 Euros) per person per dayHurghada$26Check dates
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural TourHelicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte)Cairns$233Check dates
2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan - Scuba InitiationExtra Fee of 300.000 Rp./person to reach Manta PointBali$142Check dates
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port DouglasFuel surchargeCairns$200Check dates
Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from CairnsFuel surchargeCairns$220Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off OahuParkingOahu$249Check dates
Hurghada Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip With Lunch & TransferExcluded National park feeHurghada$12Check dates
Cozumel Exploratory Scuba Diving at Chankanaab with Beach AccessMarine Park Fee $11 USD ppCozumel$75Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off OahuParkingOahu$141Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera MayaThe dock fee $15 USD per person must be paid per person, at the marina check in · The dock fee, Riviera MayaPlaya del Carmen$150Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving Sharm El SheikhGovernment FeesSharm El Sheikh$75Check dates
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in HonoluluParkingOahu$141Check dates
Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified DiversBBO FeeAruba$114Check dates
Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida - Manta PointConservation Fee: 100,000 IDR / personBali$175Check dates

Questions

Are there extra fees on scuba dives?

74 of 203 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as Parking; National Park Fees; Government Fees. Bring cash for these.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

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