Fees · Destination Guide
Two Corsican gulfs, deep Mediterranean walls, historic wrecks, and a serious freediving scene
Key fee: Municipal Tourist Tax
Variable by municipality and accommodation category
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no published destination-wide scuba, freediving, snorkeling, or marine-park visitor tag for ordinary guided recreation in Ajaccio and Propriano. Budget instead for the municipal tourist tax collected with accommodation, operator activity fees, optional equipment or training charges, and any club license or insurance required by the chosen program. A zero permit fee never overrides protected-site, anchoring, fishing, safety, or access rules.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Tourist Tax | Variable by municipality and accommodation category |
Per eligible person per night
| Most adult overnight visitors, with statutory exemptions for some travelers |
| Collected by the accommodation provider or booking platform and shown on the invoice |
France calculates tourist tax by accommodation type and classification, with local rates. Check Ajaccio or Valinco rates for the exact stay rather than applying a France-wide flat amount. |
| Destination-Wide Marine Recreation Tag | No universal fee published Not applicable | Ordinary recreational scuba, supervised freediving, and snorkeling | No general purchase point identified | This research found no Bonaire-style marine tag for the two gulfs. Guided trips, courses, boat seats, rental equipment, and attraction entry remain separately priced. |
| Dive, Freedive, or Snorkel Operator Fee | Operator and program dependent Per outing, package, course, camp, or private guide | Participants in guided or instructional water activities | Directly from the selected local operator | Confirm whether the price includes equipment, Nitrox, certification processing, boat transport, private safety, underwater scooter use, and companion seats. |
| Club License or Activity Insurance | Program dependent Course, event, or season dependent | Some courses, autonomous club activity, camps, or competitions | Through the participating FFESSM or other training organization when required | A license is not automatically required for every tourist try-dive or guided outing. Ask the provider what membership, medical certificate, and insurance the specific program requires. |
Fee
Per eligible person per night
France calculates tourist tax by accommodation type and classification, with local rates. Check Ajaccio or Valinco rates for the exact stay rather than applying a France-wide flat amount.
Not applicable
This research found no Bonaire-style marine tag for the two gulfs. Guided trips, courses, boat seats, rental equipment, and attraction entry remain separately priced.
Per outing, package, course, camp, or private guide
Confirm whether the price includes equipment, Nitrox, certification processing, boat transport, private safety, underwater scooter use, and companion seats.
Course, event, or season dependent
A license is not automatically required for every tourist try-dive or guided outing. Ask the provider what membership, medical certificate, and insurance the specific program requires.