Fees · Country Guide
Italy
Roman ruins, protected Mediterranean reefs and island days above and below the surface
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
- La Maddalena individual scuba authorization - EUR 5 daily or EUR 75 annual, as published when checked
- Pianosa diving or snorkeling arrangements - Operator quote; no universal visitor price verified
- Typical payment pattern: There is no single Italy-wide recreational diving tag identified in the reviewed rules.
What people usually pay
There is no single Italy-wide recreational diving tag identified in the reviewed rules. Costs arise from individual marine parks, archaeological visits, island landing contributions, municipal accommodation taxes and booked activities. Do not treat a boat fee, guided excursion and personal dive authorization as interchangeable.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Maddalena individual scuba authorization | EUR 5 daily or EUR 75 annual, as published when checked Daily option or calendar year | Individual scuba divers subject to the park authorization | La Maddalena National Park authorization portal or confirm arrangements with the operator | Ask whether the operator handles the authorization and whether its quoted price includes it. Pleasure-boat access has a separate tariff; one payment should not be assumed to cover both. |
| Pianosa diving or snorkeling arrangements | Operator quote; no universal visitor price verified Booked authorized activity | Visitors entering Pianosa protected waters for these activities | Tuscan Archipelago National Park authorized diving centers | The park requires diving through authorized centers. It separately permits snorkeling through those centers at specified buoys. Confirm availability and all included charges before paying. |
| Portofino, Tavolara and other protected areas | Varies by park, activity and authorization As specified by the relevant permit | Relevant scuba, apnea, boat or visitor activities | Managing authority or correctly authorized operator | Consult the current regulation and tariff for the precise activity. A guide booking, boat ticket or another park's permit is not a substitute. |
| Baia guided archaeological visit | Route and activity dependent Booked visit | Diving, snorkeling or other organized access to the submerged site | Authorized archaeological-water-activity provider | Request the complete price, including equipment, guide and any archaeological admission. No fixed nationwide archaeology fee is assumed. |
| Municipal stay taxes and island landing contributions | Varies by municipality, season, accommodation and exemptions Taxable stay or eligible arrival | Visitors meeting local charging conditions | Accommodation provider or transport-ticket issuer, as applicable | These are local charges, not an Italian marine-park pass. Elba's 2026 regulation uses a landing contribution as an alternative to accommodation tax, with exemptions and collection by air or sea carriers. Confirm the applicable amount and collection method with your accommodation and transport provider. |
| Schengen short-stay visa, when required | Standard adult fee EUR 90; concessions and additional service fees may apply As printed on the issued visa | Travelers whose nationality or circumstances require a visa | Italian consulate or its authorized application provider | Visa-exempt visitors do not pay this simply to enter Italy. Use the official nationality-specific process; EES registration and ETIAS are separate systems. |
Fee
La Maddalena individual scuba authorization
Daily option or calendar year
- Amount
- EUR 5 daily or EUR 75 annual, as published when checked
- Applies to
- Individual scuba divers subject to the park authorization
- Where to pay
- La Maddalena National Park authorization portal or confirm arrangements with the operator
- Notes
Ask whether the operator handles the authorization and whether its quoted price includes it. Pleasure-boat access has a separate tariff; one payment should not be assumed to cover both.
Pianosa diving or snorkeling arrangements
Booked authorized activity
- Amount
- Operator quote; no universal visitor price verified
- Applies to
- Visitors entering Pianosa protected waters for these activities
- Where to pay
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park authorized diving centers
- Notes
The park requires diving through authorized centers. It separately permits snorkeling through those centers at specified buoys. Confirm availability and all included charges before paying.
Portofino, Tavolara and other protected areas
As specified by the relevant permit
- Amount
- Varies by park, activity and authorization
- Applies to
- Relevant scuba, apnea, boat or visitor activities
- Where to pay
- Managing authority or correctly authorized operator
- Notes
Consult the current regulation and tariff for the precise activity. A guide booking, boat ticket or another park's permit is not a substitute.
Baia guided archaeological visit
Booked visit
- Amount
- Route and activity dependent
- Applies to
- Diving, snorkeling or other organized access to the submerged site
- Where to pay
- Authorized archaeological-water-activity provider
- Notes
Request the complete price, including equipment, guide and any archaeological admission. No fixed nationwide archaeology fee is assumed.
Municipal stay taxes and island landing contributions
Taxable stay or eligible arrival
- Amount
- Varies by municipality, season, accommodation and exemptions
- Applies to
- Visitors meeting local charging conditions
- Where to pay
- Accommodation provider or transport-ticket issuer, as applicable
- Notes
These are local charges, not an Italian marine-park pass. Elba's 2026 regulation uses a landing contribution as an alternative to accommodation tax, with exemptions and collection by air or sea carriers. Confirm the applicable amount and collection method with your accommodation and transport provider.
Schengen short-stay visa, when required
As printed on the issued visa
- Amount
- Standard adult fee EUR 90; concessions and additional service fees may apply
- Applies to
- Travelers whose nationality or circumstances require a visa
- Where to pay
- Italian consulate or its authorized application provider
- Notes
Visa-exempt visitors do not pay this simply to enter Italy. Use the official nationality-specific process; EES registration and ETIAS are separate systems.