Fees · Destination Guide
Gozo
Mediterranean shore diving with cave light, wreck depth, and a calmer island rhythm
Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 29 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
- Environmental Contribution - EUR 0.50 per night, capped at EUR 5
- Gozo Channel standard foot-passenger fare - EUR 4.65
- Typical payment pattern: Gozo does not currently require a destinationwide marine park tag or general recreational dive permit for standard scuba, snorkel, or freedive activities.
What people usually pay
Gozo does not currently require a destination-wide marine park tag or general recreational dive permit for standard scuba, snorkel, or freedive activities. Your main fixed extras are accommodation tax, transport across the channel, and any managed-access bookings or site-specific operator costs.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Contribution | EUR 0.50 per night, capped at EUR 5 Per continuous stay | Visitors aged 18 and over staying in tourist accommodation in Malta or Gozo | Collected by your accommodation provider | This charge is levied separately from the room rate and, according to Malta Tourism Authority guidance, remains at this level until 30 June 2026 unless updated. |
| Gozo Channel standard foot-passenger fare | EUR 4.65 One round trip, usable within 6 months from purchase | Walk-on passengers who are not Gozitan residents | Where to pay | Tickets are validated from the Gozo side on the return or start journey. Night fares can differ on late departures from Mgarr in the November to March period. |
| Gozo Channel standard car-and-driver fare | EUR 15.70 One round trip standard fare for vehicles up to 5.3 m | Drivers with standard passenger cars, excluding resident concessions | Where to pay | A separate night fare applies on late departures from Mgarr between November and March. Vehicle tickets are sold online or at the Mgarr vehicle ticket booths. |
| Blue Lagoon visitor slot | Free Selected time slot on the visiting day | Visitors entering the managed Blue Lagoon area on Comino during the booking-system season | Where to pay | The system was introduced to limit numbers and protect the site. Plan ahead if you intend to day-trip from Gozo. |
| General recreational dive permit | None Not applicable | Standard recreational scuba, freedive, and snorkel activities at normal Gozo coastal sites | Not applicable | There is no destination-wide Gozo marine-park tag for ordinary diving. Operator fees, equipment rental, boat costs, or special-access archaeological programs are separate matters. |