Fees · Country Guide
Mainland coves, Madeira reserves, and Azores blue-water banks in one Atlantic country
Updated Mar 4, 2026 • 16 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Portugal does not have a single nationwide diver tag. Fees and permits are usually site-specific (protected areas, managed moorings) or municipal (tourist taxes). Always confirm requirements with your operator, especially for Berlengas, Madeira managed points, and any Azores protected-area sites.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlengas Pass access tax (Reserva Natural das Berlengas) | EUR 3 per person (access tax) Day access, date-specific | Visitors to Berlengas during controlled-access periods (including snorkelers and divers) | BerlengasPass platform (ICNF) or via participating boat operators | Capacity limits can apply (for example, a maximum of 550 people simultaneously is sometimes referenced). Buy early in peak summer and double-check what your transport ticket includes. |
| Madeira managed dive points reservation fee (selected sites) | EUR 3 per dive (reservation fee) Per dive at managed points | Some buoyed or managed dive points in Madeira | SIMplifica Madeira platform, typically handled by your dive center | Not every site uses a reservation fee. Ask your operator what is included in your package and whether booking is required on your date. |
| Arrabida Marine Park access rules and authorizations (organized activities) | Varies (operator-managed) Per activity/day as authorized | Organized diving, snorkeling, or boating activities in Arrabida marine park zones near Sesimbra | Through licensed local operators | Arrabida is a zoned protected area. Follow briefing rules, use moorings where provided, and expect site choice to change with sea state. |
| Municipal tourist taxes (cities and islands, when charged) | Varies by municipality Per night (when charged) | Some destinations and municipalities | Paid via accommodation invoice | Not dive-specific, but it can affect total trip cost. Check your accommodation terms in advance. |
Fee
Day access, date-specific
Capacity limits can apply (for example, a maximum of 550 people simultaneously is sometimes referenced). Buy early in peak summer and double-check what your transport ticket includes.
Per dive at managed points
Not every site uses a reservation fee. Ask your operator what is included in your package and whether booking is required on your date.
Per activity/day as authorized
Arrabida is a zoned protected area. Follow briefing rules, use moorings where provided, and expect site choice to change with sea state.
Per night (when charged)
Not dive-specific, but it can affect total trip cost. Check your accommodation terms in advance.