Fees · Destination Guide
Four wartime shipwrecks, a cold Atlantic bay, and Bell Island stories ashore.
Key fee: Bell Island ferry passenger return, adult
CAD $4.00 on government-linked 2016 rate sheet; verify current fare
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Prices are in Canadian dollars unless clearly marked otherwise. The government-linked Bell Island ferry rate sheet still shows rates effective September 1, 2016, so do not treat those amounts as newly verified 2026 tariffs. The mine museum publishes 2026 admission. Current wreck-charter prices and site fees require a direct quote. This research did not verify a dedicated compulsory Bell Island marine-park tag, wreck-entry fee or authorization for mine diving. Newfoundland and Labrador generally applies 15% HST to taxable purchases.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Island ferry passenger return, adult | CAD $4.00 on government-linked 2016 rate sheet; verify current fare Return ticket; historical published tariff effective September 1, 2016 | topside; scuba | Provincial Bell Island - Portugal Cove ferry | The current provincial ferry page still links this dated tariff; check fare rules and current vessel status before departure. |
| Bell Island ferry car plus driver return | CAD $10.00 on government-linked 2016 rate sheet; verify current fare Return ticket; historical published tariff effective September 1, 2016 | topside | Provincial Bell Island - Portugal Cove ferry | Passengers beyond the driver and vehicle type may change the total. No dive-charter seat is included. |
| Bell Island No. 2 Mine museum, adult | CAD $20 Published for 2026 season, May 17 to September 12 | topside | Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum | Published additional categories: seniors and youth CAD $18, children 3-12 CAD $10, and children under 3 free. The underground pedestrian walk is not a dive product. |
| Bell Island wreck charter and equipment | Current dive price not verified; request quote in CAD Only with a confirmed trip and written booking terms | scuba | Ocean Quest Adventures or verified active charter provider | Specify number of dives, depth, gas, weights, drysuit rental, lodging, taxes, cancellation and any group minimum. Do not reuse old package prices or province-wide tour price ranges as a current single-dive tariff. |
| eTA for eligible air travelers | CAD $7 if required As authorized by IRCC for the traveler and passport | general | Official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website | Not everybody needs an eTA; eligibility depends on passport and means of arrival. A visitor visa may apply instead. |
| Local marine-park tag or wreck-access permit | No dedicated general fee independently confirmed Check site-specific authorization before charter | scuba; freedive; snorkel | Confirm with the operator and responsible local authority | Do not assume that lack of an advertised dive tag authorizes salvage, archaeological disturbance, mine entry or unsafe marine access. No marine-park tag requirement was verified for this scope. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador sales tax | 15% HST where taxable Current provincial general HST rate | general | Normally included in or added by taxable vendors as disclosed | Check whether each operator or accommodation quote includes tax; individual exemptions or tax treatment can differ. |
Fee
Return ticket; historical published tariff effective September 1, 2016
The current provincial ferry page still links this dated tariff; check fare rules and current vessel status before departure.
Return ticket; historical published tariff effective September 1, 2016
Passengers beyond the driver and vehicle type may change the total. No dive-charter seat is included.
Published for 2026 season, May 17 to September 12
Published additional categories: seniors and youth CAD $18, children 3-12 CAD $10, and children under 3 free. The underground pedestrian walk is not a dive product.
Only with a confirmed trip and written booking terms
Specify number of dives, depth, gas, weights, drysuit rental, lodging, taxes, cancellation and any group minimum. Do not reuse old package prices or province-wide tour price ranges as a current single-dive tariff.
As authorized by IRCC for the traveler and passport
Not everybody needs an eTA; eligibility depends on passport and means of arrival. A visitor visa may apply instead.
Check site-specific authorization before charter
Do not assume that lack of an advertised dive tag authorizes salvage, archaeological disturbance, mine entry or unsafe marine access. No marine-park tag requirement was verified for this scope.
Current provincial general HST rate
Check whether each operator or accommodation quote includes tax; individual exemptions or tax treatment can differ.