Fees · Destination Guide
Cayman Brac
Quiet walls, a legendary frigate wreck, and bluff-top adventure on the wild Sister Island
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 26 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
- Recreational marine park dive tag - No separate visitor dive tag published
- Department of Environment marine parks app - Free app
- Typical payment pattern: Cayman Brac does not use a Bonairestyle recreational diver tag in the public visitor planning flow, but marine rules still apply everywhere.
What people usually pay
Cayman Brac does not use a Bonaire-style recreational diver tag in the public visitor planning flow, but marine rules still apply everywhere. Budget instead for normal travel costs, dive operator fees, possible guide or private boat support, and any current lodging taxes or service charges shown by your accommodation.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational marine park dive tag | No separate visitor dive tag published Not applicable | Recreational scuba, snorkeling, and freediving visitors | Use licensed local operators and follow Department of Environment marine rules | No standalone paid diver tag was identified for Cayman Brac. This does not reduce the rules: no taking marine life on scuba, no coral or sponge removal, no coral damage, no dumping, no feeding, and no gloves while diving or snorkeling. |
| Department of Environment marine parks app | Free app Per trip | Boaters, divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and fishers | Apple App Store or Google Play | Use the app to check marine park boundaries and rules around all three Cayman Islands. It is especially useful before independent shore snorkeling or private boating. |
| Licensed lionfish culling | Training and authorization required By Department of Environment programme | Divers who want to cull lionfish | Department of Environment process or approved local guidance | Do not attempt lionfish culling without local training and authorization. Lionfish are venomous and culling is not a casual visitor activity. |
| Guided climbing, private dive, or custom boat support | Varies by operator Per booking | Private scuba groups, freedive buddy teams, photographers, climbers, and non-diver adventure groups | Local Cayman Brac operators | Small-island capacity is limited. Book private support early if you need a specific wreck schedule, freedive safety setup, climbing guide, or family-friendly snorkel boat. |