Fees · Destination Guide
Huahine
Quiet pass diving, coral gardens, and old Polynesia in the Leeward Islands
Updated Apr 21, 2026 • 32 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
- 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
- Huahine scuba permit or marine park tag - No standard island-wide diver permit identified
- Typical payment pattern: Huahine does not have a Bonairestyle island diver tag or universal marine park entry fee for visiting divers.
What people usually pay
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. |