Fees · Country Guide
Mediterranean clarity, island culture, turtle bays, caverns, and wrecks from Athens to the Aegean
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 34 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Greece does not have a single nationwide recreational scuba tag. Most costs are operator, accommodation, ferry, airport, archaeological-site, or marine-park dependent. The most important planning fees are the accommodation Climate Crisis Resilience Fee, cruise visitor levies if arriving by cruise, guided access costs for protected underwater archaeology, and operator pricing for marine park or turtle-aware boat trips.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Crisis Resilience Fee | Varies by accommodation type, category, and season; peak-season rates can reach EUR 15 per room or unit per night Per room or unit per night | Hotels, rooms, apartments, villas, and short-term rentals depending on category | Collected by accommodation provider | Budget this separately from the advertised room rate. Rates and categories can change, so confirm with the property before arrival. |
| Cruise passenger levy | Reported from EUR 5 at many ports to EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos in peak policy discussions and implementation Per cruise passenger arrival, where applicable | Cruise visitors, especially high-pressure islands | Usually handled through cruise lines or port systems | This matters mainly for cruise-based travelers, not most land-based divers. Check current port and cruise-line rules because implementation details can change. |
| Standard recreational scuba or snorkel trip | Operator quoted; common recreational experiences vary by island, boat time, gear, and certification Per activity or package | Scuba divers, snorkelers, Discover Scuba guests, and guided freedive guests | Licensed local dive centers and tour operators | Ask whether gear, marine park handling, photos, transfers, nitrox, and insurance are included. The cheapest operator is not always the best choice for wind, turtle, cave, or archaeology compliance. |
| National Marine Park of Zakynthos rules | No single universal visitor tag found for standard snorkelers or divers; operator and tour pricing varies Site and activity specific | Turtle watching, boating, snorkeling, beach access, anchoring, and some water activities in park zones | Use authorized local operators and follow posted park rules | The key cost is responsible operator selection and compliance. Keep at least 15 m from turtles, avoid disturbing nests, and obey beach-use restrictions during nesting season. |
| Alonissos and accessible underwater archaeological sites | Operator quoted; guided access only where applicable Per guided dive or authorized visit | Scuba divers and sometimes snorkel or surface visitors at approved underwater archaeological sites | Approved dive centers, park authorities, or official booking partners | Greece regulates underwater cultural heritage. Visit only through approved routes and guides, and do not touch, collect, anchor on, or disturb any archaeological material. |
| Land archaeological site admission | Varies by site and season; Delos and major museums often have separate tickets Per person, per site or pass | Topside travelers visiting Delos, Akrotiri, Knossos, the Acropolis, Rhodes sites, and other cultural anchors | Official site ticket offices or official e-ticket systems | For mixed diver and non-diver trips, reserve major sites early in the day during summer heat and cruise-ship peaks. |
Fee
Per room or unit per night
Budget this separately from the advertised room rate. Rates and categories can change, so confirm with the property before arrival.
Per cruise passenger arrival, where applicable
This matters mainly for cruise-based travelers, not most land-based divers. Check current port and cruise-line rules because implementation details can change.
Per activity or package
Ask whether gear, marine park handling, photos, transfers, nitrox, and insurance are included. The cheapest operator is not always the best choice for wind, turtle, cave, or archaeology compliance.
Site and activity specific
The key cost is responsible operator selection and compliance. Keep at least 15 m from turtles, avoid disturbing nests, and obey beach-use restrictions during nesting season.
Per guided dive or authorized visit
Greece regulates underwater cultural heritage. Visit only through approved routes and guides, and do not touch, collect, anchor on, or disturb any archaeological material.
Per person, per site or pass
For mixed diver and non-diver trips, reserve major sites early in the day during summer heat and cruise-ship peaks.