Fees · Destination Guide
Private-island reef access, guided Red Sea diving and snorkeling, with a resort-first reality check.
Key fee: Saudi tourist eVisa, where needed
Varies by nationality and application; official portal provides current amount
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
This is a luxury resort booking model, not a cheap public-reef access ticket. Prices and inclusions vary by hotel and date. Shebara publishes 5% municipality tax and 15% VAT on room charges; the official experience catalog states SAR pricing and 15% VAT for water activities. Official Saudi eVisa prices are displayed during application. No verified general visitor marine-park tag for this exact resort cluster was found. Ask for a fully itemized quote including hotel, guide, taxes, marine/boat transfer, equipment, any site permits and bad-weather terms.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi tourist eVisa, where needed | Varies by nationality and application; official portal provides current amount For qualifying eVisas, generally one year, multiple-entry, maximum 90-day stay | Eligible foreign visitors who need a tourist visa | Where to pay | Visa approval and permission to enter are not automatic. Verify passport rules and current fee with the official portal. |
| Shebara room municipality tax | 5% of applicable room charges per published terms Applied to qualifying room charges | Shebara resort accommodation | Through the resort accommodation booking | The resort terms state the municipality tax. It is not represented as a Red Sea-wide reef access levy. |
| Saudi VAT on Shebara rooms and destination marine activities | 15% VAT; Shebara rooms additionally apply VAT to room rate plus municipality tax Per taxable purchase | Taxable resort stays and booked water experiences | Included or itemized in the provider invoice; verify the final quote | Compare Shebara room terms with Visit Red Sea watersports conditions. Ask whether advertised amounts are pre- or post-tax. |
| Booked resort-to-island transfer | No universal verified fare; request exact quote For the booked one-way/return travel date | Guests arriving or departing by boat, seaplane or private ground transfer | Resort or official Red Sea transfer desk | Airport guidance describes advance-booking requirements and luggage surcharges. Inclusion with accommodation is not established for every rate. |
| Guided scuba, snorkeling and rental equipment | Varies by exact program and operator; current SAR quote required Per approved session / course | Participants in booked scuba and snorkeling programs | Shebara activity team, Galaxea/resort concierge or official Visit Red Sea experiences | Official water-activity terms include waivers, weather cancellation rights and medical requirements for Galaxea diving. Confirm inclusions and refund rules at checkout. |
| Marine park or protected-zone permit, if required | No general visitor tag or rate verified for these guest programs By named route and competent authority if applicable | Marine entry to protected or restricted sites where permission is needed | Ask accredited licensed operator; independent purchase procedure unverified | SRSA regulations require approved areas and accredited diving providers. This is an explicit unknown rather than a claim that every reef is free or universally ticketed. |
Fee
For qualifying eVisas, generally one year, multiple-entry, maximum 90-day stay
Visa approval and permission to enter are not automatic. Verify passport rules and current fee with the official portal.
Applied to qualifying room charges
The resort terms state the municipality tax. It is not represented as a Red Sea-wide reef access levy.
Per taxable purchase
Compare Shebara room terms with Visit Red Sea watersports conditions. Ask whether advertised amounts are pre- or post-tax.
For the booked one-way/return travel date
Airport guidance describes advance-booking requirements and luggage surcharges. Inclusion with accommodation is not established for every rate.
Per approved session / course
Official water-activity terms include waivers, weather cancellation rights and medical requirements for Galaxea diving. Confirm inclusions and refund rules at checkout.
By named route and competent authority if applicable
SRSA regulations require approved areas and accredited diving providers. This is an explicit unknown rather than a claim that every reef is free or universally ticketed.