Fees · Destination Guide
Andros
Wild reef walls, ocean blue holes and quiet Bahamian nature
Key fee: Bahamas National Trust general single-park daily admission
B$15 adult (15-59); B$8 child (6-14); B$10 senior (60+)
Fees · Destination Guide
Wild reef walls, ocean blue holes and quiet Bahamian nature
Key fee: Bahamas National Trust general single-park daily admission
B$15 adult (15-59); B$8 child (6-14); B$10 senior (60+)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no verified single Andros-wide dive permit, automatic reef tag, or separate tourist entry levy in the source set. Fees are route- and provider-specific. The Bahamas National Trust publishes general national-park admission rates, but its Blue Holes National Park page simultaneously says no entry fee and temporarily closed; this cannot be treated as a paid, open attraction. Protected North and South Marine Parks are managed areas, and the applicability of the general table to an individual boat excursion or any mandatory marine-park tag requires direct authority confirmation. Resort activities and equipment may carry separate charges and published scuba rates typically exclude some add-ons. The Bahamas Embassy FAQ explains that departure tax can be included in an airline ticket; do not invent a payable on-arrival tourism levy.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas National Trust general single-park daily admission | B$15 adult (15-59); B$8 child (6-14); B$10 senior (60+) Day pass; general fee schedule | topside | BNT, where a participating open park requires admission | Published Trust-wide fee schedule is not proof of eligibility or applicability for a particular Andros marine itinerary. Do not sell a closed park visit or apply the fee universally. |
| Blue Holes National Park admission and access | Listed as no entry fee; access temporarily closed Current closure: no visitor entry asserted | topside | Bahamas National Trust only, if and when officially reopened | The authority's park page says both "No entry fee" and "Closed temporarily". Until direct reopening confirmation, a fee cannot purchase lawful tourist access. |
| North and South Marine Parks access, tag or activity permit | Not verified for this exact tour Only if required by the authority for the specific activity | scuba; snorkel; freedive; topside | BNT or a legitimately authorized guide/operator, after direct confirmation | No reliably sourced mandatory Andros scuba park tag amount was identified. Ask the Bahamas National Trust whether the route enters protected waters, what rules apply and whether a separate permit or tour concession is needed. |
| Small Hope advertised single-tank guided dive | $125 as currently published by the operator Per advertised dive; not a live quote | scuba | Small Hope Bay Lodge | The operator rate card lists equipment separately and notes an extra 10% Bahamas VAT. Confirm whether lodging guests and outside guests can use the published price. |
| Small Hope advertised two-tank guided dive | $150 as currently published by the operator Per advertised outing; not a live quote | scuba | Small Hope Bay Lodge | Indicative Fresh Creek-area price from Small Hope, before separately charged equipment and VAT. It does not establish a destination-wide average. |
| Small Hope advertised boat snorkel | $50 per person as currently published Per advertised outing; not a live quote | snorkel | Small Hope Bay Lodge | Verify guest status, weather, surface guide, boat capacity and whether masks/fins are extra. The rate is from the operator page. |
| Andros Diving published two-tank boat diving | $250 per person as published on its rate page Per operator outing; no live availability verified | scuba | Andros Diving / Andros Beach Club | Andros Diving rate page includes some equipment but charges for BCD/regulator and other items. Related resort content has shown differing figures. Verify the current written quote, non-guest minimum and cancellation terms. |
| Andros Diving published guided snorkeling | $150 per person as published on its rate page Per operator outing; no live availability verified | snorkel | Andros Diving / Andros Beach Club | Operator rate page includes published snorkeling price; related resort advertising has contained different amounts and is not reliably retained. Resolve prices directly. |
| Bahamian value-added tax on operator tours | 10% VAT where applicable Per taxable purchase | scuba; snorkel; topside; freedive | Collected by the provider on the final bill | Small Hope explicitly says VAT is not included in its posted diving rate card. Check whether other quotes already include tax rather than applying a duplicate charge. |
| Air ticket departure tax or tourism levy | May be included in ticket; no standalone Andros-wide levy verified Per qualifying flight booking where applicable | scuba; snorkel; freedive; topside | Airline ticket or carrier documentation | The Bahamas Embassy FAQ says departure tax is typically included in tickets. No source proves that Andros arrivals should pay a universal additional on-site tourism tax or a dive marine tag. |
Fee
Day pass; general fee schedule
Published Trust-wide fee schedule is not proof of eligibility or applicability for a particular Andros marine itinerary. Do not sell a closed park visit or apply the fee universally.
Current closure: no visitor entry asserted
The authority's park page says both "No entry fee" and "Closed temporarily". Until direct reopening confirmation, a fee cannot purchase lawful tourist access.
Only if required by the authority for the specific activity
No reliably sourced mandatory Andros scuba park tag amount was identified. Ask the Bahamas National Trust whether the route enters protected waters, what rules apply and whether a separate permit or tour concession is needed.
Per advertised dive; not a live quote
The operator rate card lists equipment separately and notes an extra 10% Bahamas VAT. Confirm whether lodging guests and outside guests can use the published price.
Per advertised outing; not a live quote
Indicative Fresh Creek-area price from Small Hope, before separately charged equipment and VAT. It does not establish a destination-wide average.
Per advertised outing; not a live quote
Verify guest status, weather, surface guide, boat capacity and whether masks/fins are extra. The rate is from the operator page.
Per operator outing; no live availability verified
Andros Diving rate page includes some equipment but charges for BCD/regulator and other items. Related resort content has shown differing figures. Verify the current written quote, non-guest minimum and cancellation terms.
Per operator outing; no live availability verified
Operator rate page includes published snorkeling price; related resort advertising has contained different amounts and is not reliably retained. Resolve prices directly.
Per taxable purchase
Small Hope explicitly says VAT is not included in its posted diving rate card. Check whether other quotes already include tax rather than applying a duplicate charge.
Per qualifying flight booking where applicable
The Bahamas Embassy FAQ says departure tax is typically included in tickets. No source proves that Andros arrivals should pay a universal additional on-site tourism tax or a dive marine tag.