Fees · Destination Guide
Caye Caulker Belize
Go Slow basecamp for Belize's reef, reserves, and atolls
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 20 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
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve user fee - BZ$10 daily or BZ$30 weekly
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve pass - USD $15
- Typical payment pattern: Expect marine reserve user fees for Caye Caulker, Hol Chan, Turneffe, and Lighthouse Reef stops.
What people usually pay
Expect marine reserve user fees for Caye Caulker, Hol Chan, Turneffe, and Lighthouse Reef stops. Operators usually collect and remit passes. Offshore Blue Hole days include separate protected-area fees. Archaeological sites on mainland tours have posted entry charges. Belize also collects a conservation fee as part of departure taxes.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caye Caulker Marine Reserve user fee | BZ$10 daily or BZ$30 weekly per person | Snorkelers and divers inside CCMR | Ranger stations or via your licensed tour operator | Belizeans and children under 12 exempt per regulations. |
| Hol Chan Marine Reserve pass | USD $15 per person per visit | All visitors to Hol Chan zones | Collected by licensed operators or at ranger station | Guide ratios, mooring use, and no-glove rules enforced. |
| Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve fee | USD $10 daily environmental fee or USD $25 weekly per person | Visitors to Turneffe | Online at visitturneffe.org or via operator | Optional conservation contribution USD $50 daily or USD $100 weekly supports management. |
| Blue Hole Natural Monument fee | USD $30 per person per day | Visitors to Great Blue Hole | Collected by your dive operator | Often paired with Half Moon Caye Natural Monument. |
| Half Moon Caye Natural Monument fee | USD $10 per person per day | Visitors landing or diving near Half Moon Caye | Collected by your dive operator | Funds Belize Audubon Society co-management. |
| Archaeological reserve entry | USD $10-$20 per adult | Altun Ha and other sites on mainland tours | NICH site ticketing or online | New fee schedule took effect in 2025. |
| Conservation fee in departure tax | Included per international departure | All air departures | Included in most airline tickets | Belize's PACT conservation fee forms part of the total departure tax. |