Fees · Destination Guide
Quiet pass diving, coral gardens, and old Polynesia in the Leeward Islands
Key fee: Accommodation tourist tax
Varies by accommodation and commune; furnished tourist rentals are often described in the XPF 20 to XPF 200
per person per night range, while hotel taxes may differ by category
Updated Apr 21, 2026 • 32 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Huahine does not have a Bonaire-style island diver tag or universal marine park entry fee for visiting divers. Budget instead for accommodation tourist taxes collected by lodging, paid tours, dive fees, and strict protected-species rules. Whale encounters and commercial protected-species filming are regulated separately.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation tourist tax |
Varies by accommodation and commune; furnished tourist rentals are often described in the XPF 20 to XPF 200 per person per night range, while hotel taxes may differ by category Per person, per night |
| Visitors staying in taxable accommodation |
| Collected by lodging or booking platform where applicable |
Confirm the current amount with your hotel, guesthouse, pension, or rental host because French Polynesia tourism-tax rules and local collection practices can vary by accommodation type. |
| Huahine scuba permit or marine park tag | No standard island-wide diver permit identified Not applicable | Scuba divers | Book guided dives through licensed local operators | Dive operators include any required local operating costs in their dive pricing. This does not remove your responsibility to follow protected-species and reef etiquette rules. |
| Protected species disturbance rules | No visitor fee; violations can carry fines Always in force | All ocean users, photographers, guides, boaters, snorkelers, freedivers, and divers | Not applicable | Do not feed rays or sharks, use food to change animal behavior, splash or tap to attract animals, touch protected animals, or disturb sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, whales, or manta rays. |
| Humpback whale watching accreditation | Tour price varies by operator; no self-guided approach fee Official season only, when open | Whale watching, whale swimming, and cetacean approach activities | Book through an accredited guide or licensed operator | French Polynesia regulates whale approach distances, guide accreditation, and commercial filming. Huahine whale trips are condition- and sighting-dependent, so confirm whether an operator is authorized for the current season. |
| Commercial filming or photography of protected marine species | Authorization required; fees or conditions vary Per authorized project | Commercial or marketing use of protected marine species imagery | French Polynesia Department of the Environment (DIREN) | Casual vacation photos are different from commercial or marketing use. If your media will promote a brand, trip, product, or service, check DIREN requirements before shooting. |
Fee
Per person, per night
Confirm the current amount with your hotel, guesthouse, pension, or rental host because French Polynesia tourism-tax rules and local collection practices can vary by accommodation type.
Not applicable
Dive operators include any required local operating costs in their dive pricing. This does not remove your responsibility to follow protected-species and reef etiquette rules.
Always in force
Do not feed rays or sharks, use food to change animal behavior, splash or tap to attract animals, touch protected animals, or disturb sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, whales, or manta rays.
Official season only, when open
French Polynesia regulates whale approach distances, guide accreditation, and commercial filming. Huahine whale trips are condition- and sighting-dependent, so confirm whether an operator is authorized for the current season.
Per authorized project
Casual vacation photos are different from commercial or marketing use. If your media will promote a brand, trip, product, or service, check DIREN requirements before shooting.