Fees · Destination Guide
Grand Cayman
Walls, wrecks, and easy entries in the Caribbean's visibility capital
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 15 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
- Tourist Accommodation Tax - 13% of room rate
- Kittiwake Marine Park user fee - USD $25
- Typical payment pattern: Budget for the government Tourist Accommodation Tax on lodging and the user fee collected for dives at Kittiwake Marine Park.
What people usually pay
Budget for the government Tourist Accommodation Tax on lodging and the user fee collected for dives at Kittiwake Marine Park. There is no general marine park dive tag for Grand Cayman, yet marine park rules are strictly enforced.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Accommodation Tax | 13% of room rate per night | All tourist stays under six months | Collected by licensed accommodations at checkout | Timeshares have separate rules; hotels may add service charges. |
| Kittiwake Marine Park user fee | USD $25 per person, per visit | Divers and snorkelers visiting Kittiwake | Collected by licensed dive and snorkel operators | Often included in dive excursion pricing. The wreck is within a designated marine park with moorings only. |
| Marine Parks compliance | USD $0 ongoing | All water users | N/A | No general dive tag. Obey no-take, no-anchoring, and Wildlife Interaction Zone rules. |