Fees · Destination Guide
Christmas Island
Wall dives, whale sharks, and rainforest crabs on Australia's Indian Ocean outpost
Key fee: Commonwealth marine park permits (commercial or special activities)
Varies
Fees · Destination Guide
Wall dives, whale sharks, and rainforest crabs on Australia's Indian Ocean outpost
Key fee: Commonwealth marine park permits (commercial or special activities)
Varies
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Most visitors will not pay a dedicated marine park entry fee to snorkel or dive, but activities are regulated by zoning rules. Budget mainly for flights, accommodation, dive packages, and any guided tours. Permits mainly apply to commercial or special activities (for example, certain operations in Commonwealth marine parks, or yacht arrival procedures).
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth marine park permits (commercial or special activities) | Varies By permit | Commercial operators, researchers, and certain special activities | Where to pay | Australian Marine Parks provide an online portal for permits and approvals. Typical visitors doing standard snorkel and scuba activities should still follow zoning rules and local operator guidance. |
| Yacht arrival clearance and quarantine procedures | Varies (fees depend on services required) Per arrival | Yachts and private vessels | Where to pay | Official guidance notes moorings are available in Flying Fish Cove and that anchoring in the cove is prohibited to avoid coral damage. Clearance with Australian Border Force and quarantine procedures are required. |
| Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) loan program | Free (loan) Short-term loan | Visitors exploring away from town coverage | Where to pay | Official visitor guidance notes PLBs can be borrowed locally at no charge. Check current availability and sign-out requirements when you arrive. |
| Guided snorkel, turtle, and national park tours | Varies Per tour | Visitors joining guided activities | Where to pay | Tours are strongly recommended for first-time turtle watching and for snorkelers who want local site selection and safety support. |
Fee
By permit
Australian Marine Parks provide an online portal for permits and approvals. Typical visitors doing standard snorkel and scuba activities should still follow zoning rules and local operator guidance.
Per arrival
Official guidance notes moorings are available in Flying Fish Cove and that anchoring in the cove is prohibited to avoid coral damage. Clearance with Australian Border Force and quarantine procedures are required.
Short-term loan
Official visitor guidance notes PLBs can be borrowed locally at no charge. Check current availability and sign-out requirements when you arrive.
Per tour
Tours are strongly recommended for first-time turtle watching and for snorkelers who want local site selection and safety support.