Fees · Destination Guide
Kadavu and Great Astrolabe Reef
Remote Fiji reef adventure where manta rays, passages and village-run conservation shape the trip
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 24 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
- Fiji VAT on goods and services - 12.5% VAT where taxable
- Naiqoro Passage protected area permit or community contribution - Operator dependent
- Typical payment pattern: Kadavu does not have a Bonairestyle national marine park tag that every diver buys on arrival.
What people usually pay
Kadavu does not have a Bonaire-style national marine park tag that every diver buys on arrival. The key planning items are Fiji taxes built into services, protected-area or community contributions for specific reef sites such as Naiqoro Passage, resort transfer fees and optional dive insurance. Ask your operator what is included in the package before comparing prices.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji VAT on goods and services | 12.5% VAT where taxable per taxable purchase | Accommodation, food, transfers, retail and many activity services | Included or charged by registered Fiji businesses | This is not a separate tourism tax collected at immigration. It affects the final price of many travel services and should already be visible in formal invoices or quotations. |
| Naiqoro Passage protected area permit or community contribution | Operator dependent per visit or per operator policy | Divers, snorkelers or boat users visiting the protected Naiqoro Passage area | Handled by the dive resort or local operator before entering the site | Naiqoro Passage is a legally recognized spawning aggregation marine reserve. Do not fish, collect marine life or enter without operator guidance. Fees and contributions can support local conservation and village management. |
| Resort transfer fee | Varies by resort and route per transfer or package inclusion | Airport, ferry and boat transfers around Kadavu, Ono, Buliya and Kokomo routes | Book directly with accommodation or package provider | Some all-inclusive resorts include transfers; others price them separately. Confirm both directions and baggage limits before arrival. |
| Suva to Kadavu ferry fare | Varies by operator and cabin or seat type per sailing | Travelers using the Suva to Vunisea or Kavala Bay ferry | Current ferry operator office or official booking channel | Schedules and pricing change more often than domestic flights. Reconfirm close to departure and carry cash for port-side contingencies. |
| Dive accident and evacuation insurance | Policy dependent trip or annual membership | Scuba divers and serious freedivers | DAN, travel insurer or dive-specific insurer before departure | Kadavu is remote and hyperbaric treatment requires evacuation planning. Insurance is not a government permit, but it is a practical requirement for conservative trip planning. |
| Standalone national visitor tourism levy | Not separately collected for ordinary visitors based on current research per trip | General leisure travelers | Not applicable | Fiji tourism costs are mainly reflected through normal taxes, resort pricing and activity fees. Always verify with official Fiji sources before travel because tax rules can change. |