Fees · Destination Guide
Lava reefs, archaeological dives and two marine parks under Etna's skyline
Key fee: Cyclops Islands MPA private scuba or apnea authorization for nonresidents
EUR 10 daily, EUR 50 weekly, EUR 100 monthly or EUR 200 annual
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single Eastern Sicily tourism levy or universal marine-park tag. Travelers may face municipal accommodation tax at lodging, a separate Cyclops Islands authorization for private scuba or apnea, and a separate Plemmirio accreditation and dive-authorization process. Guided operator prices may bundle park administration, but independent water access must be verified directly with the relevant MPA.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclops Islands MPA private scuba or apnea authorization for nonresidents |
EUR 10 daily, EUR 50 weekly, EUR 100 monthly or EUR 200 annual Selected daily, weekly, monthly or annual period under the 2026 discipline |
| Authorized private scuba and daytime apnea in permitted Zones B and C |
| Isole Ciclopi MPA authorization process, PagoPA or the MPA office |
Zone A recreational scuba and apnea are prohibited. Authorization does not remove official-hour, buddy, surface-support, mooring, site-limit or no-contact rules. Guided-center arrangements follow separate operator procedures. |
| Plemmirio MPA individual scuba authorization | EUR 6 daily, EUR 12 weekly, EUR 18 monthly or EUR 25 annual Selected fee period; annual accreditation card and dive-specific communication requirements still apply | Authorized individual scuba at designated Zone B and C sites | Plemmirio official individual-diving authorization portal | Complete online accreditation, pay the applicable amount and submit the required authorization or communication before every dive. Individual access uses designated sites and official red-white moorings within permitted hours. |
| Plemmirio guided Zone A and specialty access | Usually included or administered within the accredited operator's published trip price Per guided excursion and current park allocation | Guided divers visiting allocated Zone A, cave or other controlled itineraries | An operator on Plemmirio's official accredited dive-center list | Site access depends on park communication, installed buoys, allocation, weather and qualifications. Cave routes require the relevant certification or accepted equivalent. Ask the operator to state any park fee separately. |
| Municipal accommodation tax | Varies by municipality, lodging class, season and exemption Usually charged per eligible guest night up to the local cap | Eligible overnight visitors in the relevant municipality | Collected by the hotel, guesthouse or short-term rental under local rules | Taormina, Catania-area municipalities and Syracuse can apply different schedules. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment method with each property before arrival. |
Fee
Selected daily, weekly, monthly or annual period under the 2026 discipline
Zone A recreational scuba and apnea are prohibited. Authorization does not remove official-hour, buddy, surface-support, mooring, site-limit or no-contact rules. Guided-center arrangements follow separate operator procedures.
Selected fee period; annual accreditation card and dive-specific communication requirements still apply
Complete online accreditation, pay the applicable amount and submit the required authorization or communication before every dive. Individual access uses designated sites and official red-white moorings within permitted hours.
Per guided excursion and current park allocation
Site access depends on park communication, installed buoys, allocation, weather and qualifications. Cave routes require the relevant certification or accepted equivalent. Ask the operator to state any park fee separately.
Usually charged per eligible guest night up to the local cap
Taormina, Catania-area municipalities and Syracuse can apply different schedules. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment method with each property before arrival.