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Aland
Baltic shipwreck time capsules between the Swedish and Finnish coasts
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Government scuba authorization - Current fee not independently confirmed
- Guided wreck-diving charter - Operator quote required
- Typical payment pattern: The central scuba requirement is permission from the Aland Government for diving using breathing-gas equipment, subject to statutory exceptions.
What people usually pay
The central scuba requirement is permission from the Aland Government for diving using breathing-gas equipment, subject to statutory exceptions. Permit processing and any operator-held commercial coverage should be checked before booking; a reliable current government permit fee was not established from the available 2026 sources. There is no confirmed universal national marine-park visitor tag or separate Aland tourist entry levy. Ferry, dive-charter and attraction charges are independent costs. The verified 2026 Kastelholm admission rate is historical and may change in later seasons.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government scuba authorization | Current fee not independently confirmed As stipulated on the authorization | scuba | Aland Government cultural heritage administration or a current commercially permitted dive guide | Required for scuba with breathing-gas equipment unless a statutory exception applies. Site, permit-holder, notification and reporting terms matter; a certification alone does not suffice. |
| Guided wreck-diving charter | Operator quote required Booked departure or itinerary | scuba | Directly with a permitted Aland dive operator | Verify whether authorization management, skipper, guide, tanks, weights, specialist gases, equipment hire and weather cancellation policy are included. |
| Public archipelago ferry | Foot passengers may travel free; bicycle and vehicle fares apply Booked journey or route rules | scuba, freedive, snorkel, topside | Alandstrafiken | Different crossings and through itineraries can have overnight requirements and separate fare rules. Ferries are not dive boats. |
| International passenger ferry | Dynamic fare by route, date, cabin and vehicle Booked crossing | scuba, freedive, snorkel, topside | Eckero Linjen, Viking Line, Tallink Silja or Finnlines | Confirm exact island port and arrival time. Transport payment does not authorize scuba. |
| Kastelholm Castle and Vita Bjorn admission (2026) | EUR 10 adult; EUR 6 child age 7-17, student or senior One admission during published 2026 opening days | topside | Official Visit Aland booking page | The published 2026 standard season was May 2 to September 30, with some special opening days. Rates and availability must be rechecked for a later year. |
Fee
Government scuba authorization
As stipulated on the authorization
- Amount
- Current fee not independently confirmed
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Aland Government cultural heritage administration or a current commercially permitted dive guide
- Notes
Required for scuba with breathing-gas equipment unless a statutory exception applies. Site, permit-holder, notification and reporting terms matter; a certification alone does not suffice.
Guided wreck-diving charter
Booked departure or itinerary
- Amount
- Operator quote required
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Directly with a permitted Aland dive operator
- Notes
Verify whether authorization management, skipper, guide, tanks, weights, specialist gases, equipment hire and weather cancellation policy are included.
Public archipelago ferry
Booked journey or route rules
- Amount
- Foot passengers may travel free; bicycle and vehicle fares apply
- Applies to
- scuba, freedive, snorkel, topside
- Where to pay
- Alandstrafiken
- Notes
Different crossings and through itineraries can have overnight requirements and separate fare rules. Ferries are not dive boats.
International passenger ferry
Booked crossing
- Amount
- Dynamic fare by route, date, cabin and vehicle
- Applies to
- scuba, freedive, snorkel, topside
- Where to pay
- Eckero Linjen, Viking Line, Tallink Silja or Finnlines
- Notes
Confirm exact island port and arrival time. Transport payment does not authorize scuba.
Kastelholm Castle and Vita Bjorn admission (2026)
One admission during published 2026 opening days
- Amount
- EUR 10 adult; EUR 6 child age 7-17, student or senior
- Applies to
- topside
- Where to pay
- Official Visit Aland booking page
- Notes
The published 2026 standard season was May 2 to September 30, with some special opening days. Rates and availability must be rechecked for a later year.