Fees · Destination Guide
Base on Langkawi, day trip into Pulau Payar Marine Park for reefs, fish, and easy boat diving
Key fee: Marine Parks Malaysia Conservation Charge (visitor entry fee)
RM 5 (MyKad adult) or RM 30 (non-MyKad adult); RM 2 or RM 15 for children and seniors; disabled free
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 15 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for Malaysia's marine park conservation charge if you visit Pulau Payar and other Marine Parks Malaysia sites. Accommodation can also be subject to Malaysia's Tourism Tax (TTx) at RM 10 per room per night, typically collected by the accommodation operator. Dive and snorkel operators may bundle or collect fees on your behalf, but you should confirm what is included before you pay.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Parks Malaysia Conservation Charge (visitor entry fee) |
RM 5 (MyKad adult) or RM 30 (non-MyKad adult); RM 2 or RM 15 for children and seniors; disabled free
per entry (day visit)
| Visitors to Marine Parks Malaysia, including Pulau Payar Marine Park |
| Usually collected via tour operator or at the Marine Park entry point |
The Department of Fisheries notes proceeds go to government revenue in the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Trust Fund for park management and visitor facilities. Keep proof of payment if requested. |
| Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTx) | RM 10 per room per night per night | Tourists staying at registered accommodation premises | Paid to the accommodation operator, typically at check-out | The Royal Malaysian Customs general guide describes TTx as a tax levied on tourists staying at accommodation premises. Ask your hotel how it will be itemized on your invoice. |
| Marine Park commercial scuba operator fee | RM 150 per month per operator monthly | Commercial scuba operators in Marine Parks Malaysia | Department of Fisheries Malaysia | This is an operator fee listed by the Department of Fisheries. It is typically handled by the business, not paid directly by individual divers. |
Fee
per entry (day visit)
The Department of Fisheries notes proceeds go to government revenue in the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Trust Fund for park management and visitor facilities. Keep proof of payment if requested.
per night
The Royal Malaysian Customs general guide describes TTx as a tax levied on tourists staying at accommodation premises. Ask your hotel how it will be itemized on your invoice.
monthly
This is an operator fee listed by the Department of Fisheries. It is typically handled by the business, not paid directly by individual divers.