Fees · Destination Guide
Carriacou (Tyrrel Bay)
Small-island reef diving, easy cay snorkels, and a culture-rich base on Grenada's quiet Grenadine outpost
Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 27 sources
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
- Visitor driving permit - EC$60
- SIOBMPA diver surcharge - US$2 per diver per day
- Typical payment pattern: Current Carriacou tourism and operator materials do not present a destinationwide diver tag in the way some Caribbean islands do, but you should still budget for a few local logistics costs.
What people usually pay
Current Carriacou tourism and operator materials do not present a destination-wide diver tag in the way some Caribbean islands do, but you should still budget for a few local logistics costs. The most relevant are the visitor driving permit, any operator-collected marine protected area surcharge, and the required ED card submission before arrival.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor driving permit | EC$60 Per visit or rental period | Visitors self-driving on Grenada or Carriacou | Most rental desks or local police channel | Official Grenada tourism FAQs list the permit at EC$60. Drive on the left and keep your home license with you. |
| SIOBMPA diver surcharge | US$2 per diver per day Daily on eligible dive days | Scuba divers visiting sites in the Sandy Island Oyster Bed Marine Protected Area | Collected through participating dive operators | Dive Carriacou lists this as an added protected-area fee for dives in the MPA. |
| Grenada ED card | No fee shown on the official portal Single arrival submission | Arriving travelers | Where to pay | Complete the Immigration and Customs form within 72 hours before arrival and keep the confirmation ready on your phone or as a printout. |