Fees · Destination Guide
Gorgonian walls in Scilla, sunlit reefs at Capo Vaticano, and cliff towns between dives
Key fee: Tropea accommodation tax
Variable by accommodation category
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single Calabria-wide visitor levy or universal scuba tag for this route. Budget instead for municipal accommodation tax, which differs among Tropea, Ricadi and Scilla and is normally collected by the lodging. The Costa degli Dei park has developed protected mooring fields for sensitive habitat, but the reviewed official material did not establish a universal individual diver permit. Boat users and operators should verify current buoy availability, tariffs and local rules before departure.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropea accommodation tax | Variable by accommodation category Per person per night, year-round, for the first 15 consecutive nights under current municipal rules |
| Non-resident overnight guests, subject to listed municipal exemptions |
| Paid to the registered accommodation, which should issue a receipt |
The municipality states that the amount varies and the host collects it. Confirm the current category rate before arrival, especially for apartments and boats staying in port. |
| Ricadi accommodation tax | Variable under the current municipal tariff Per person per night from April 1 through October 31 | Overnight guests, with exemptions including children through age 14 and other listed categories | Paid to the accommodation in Ricadi, including the Capo Vaticano area | The official page confirms the seasonal application period and collection by the host. Ask the property for the current rate and a receipt. |
| Scilla accommodation tax | Variable; confirm the current accommodation rate Per person per night under the current municipal program | Eligible overnight guests under Scilla municipal rules | Paid to the accommodation | A 2026 municipal notice confirms ongoing collection. The lodging should state the current tariff, exemptions and payment method. |
| Costa degli Dei protected mooring use | Current authorized-operator tariff where charged Per mooring use or as specified by the managing operator | Private and commercial vessels using designated park moorings, not automatically every diver | Through the authorized mooring manager or boat operator when the service is active | Official park notices identify mooring fields at Santa Irene, Riaci, Grotticelle and Santa Maria to protect sensitive habitat. Use them where instructed and never anchor in Posidonia. |
| Individual diver marine park tag | No universal diver tag identified in the reviewed official sources Research status as of September 4, 2026 | Scuba, freedive and snorkeling visitors | Not applicable unless a current operator or authority publishes a new requirement | This is not a promise that every activity is fee-free. Training, boat, guide, rental, mooring and site-specific costs can still apply. Recheck the park and operator before travel. |
Fee
Per person per night, year-round, for the first 15 consecutive nights under current municipal rules
The municipality states that the amount varies and the host collects it. Confirm the current category rate before arrival, especially for apartments and boats staying in port.
Per person per night from April 1 through October 31
The official page confirms the seasonal application period and collection by the host. Ask the property for the current rate and a receipt.
Per person per night under the current municipal program
A 2026 municipal notice confirms ongoing collection. The lodging should state the current tariff, exemptions and payment method.
Per mooring use or as specified by the managing operator
Official park notices identify mooring fields at Santa Irene, Riaci, Grotticelle and Santa Maria to protect sensitive habitat. Use them where instructed and never anchor in Posidonia.
Research status as of September 4, 2026
This is not a promise that every activity is fee-free. Training, boat, guide, rental, mooring and site-specific costs can still apply. Recheck the park and operator before travel.