Fees · Country Guide
Portugal
Mainland coves, Madeira reserves, and Azores blue-water banks in one Atlantic country
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
- Berlengas Pass access tax (Reserva Natural das Berlengas) - EUR 3 per person (access tax)
- Madeira managed dive points reservation fee (selected sites) - EUR 3 per dive (reservation fee)
- Typical payment pattern: Portugal does not have a single nationwide diver tag.
What people usually pay
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
Berlengas Pass access tax (Reserva Natural das Berlengas)
Day access, date-specific
- Amount
- EUR 3 per person (access tax)
- Applies to
- Visitors to Berlengas during controlled-access periods (including snorkelers and divers)
- Where to pay
- BerlengasPass platform (ICNF) or via participating boat operators
- Notes
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)
Per dive at managed points
- Amount
- EUR 3 per dive (reservation fee)
- Applies to
- Some buoyed or managed dive points in Madeira
- Where to pay
- SIMplifica Madeira platform, typically handled by your dive center
- Notes
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)
Per activity/day as authorized
- Amount
- Varies (operator-managed)
- Applies to
- Organized diving, snorkeling, or boating activities in Arrabida marine park zones near Sesimbra
- Where to pay
- Through licensed local operators
- Notes
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)
Per night (when charged)
- Amount
- Varies by municipality
- Applies to
- Some destinations and municipalities
- Where to pay
- Paid via accommodation invoice
- Notes
Not dive-specific, but it can affect total trip cost. Check your accommodation terms in advance.