Fees · Destination Guide
Little Cayman
Tiny island, giant walls, and a marine park pace set by the reef
Updated Apr 26, 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
- Tourist Accommodation Tax - 13% of accommodation charge
- Marine Park Access and Conduct - No separate public per-diver tag identified
- Typical payment pattern: Little Cayman does not currently operate like destinations with a separate daily diver tag in the public traveler guidance reviewed here.
What people usually pay
Little Cayman does not currently operate like destinations with a separate daily diver tag in the public traveler guidance reviewed here. Budget instead for accommodation tax, operator dive or snorkel packages, private transport, optional National Trust support, and any nationality-specific visa costs. Marine park compliance is mandatory even when there is no separate tag to show.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Accommodation Tax | 13% of accommodation charge Per stay | Visitors staying in tourist accommodation | Collected by licensed accommodation operators | This is normally included or added by hotels, resorts, villas, or other licensed lodging operators. Confirm whether quoted rates include tax and service charges before comparing packages. |
| Marine Park Access and Conduct | No separate public per-diver tag identified Rules apply every visit | Divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and boaters | Not a purchased tag; follow Cayman DoE rules and operator briefings | No gloves for normal diving or snorkeling, no coral contact, no taking marine life while scuba, no dumping, and no wildlife disturbance. Violations can carry serious penalties even without a paid permit checkpoint. |
| Public Moorings | No charge for normal public mooring use Maximum 3 hours unless DoE permission applies | Boat operators and private vessels | Use official DoE public moorings and maps | Use the mooring appropriate to the vessel and activity, avoid overnight use without permission, reduce wake near moored vessels, and report damaged or missing moorings to DoE. |
| Visitor Visa | Varies by nationality As granted by Cayman Islands authorities | Travelers from visa-required countries | Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control or relevant visa office | Check nationality-specific rules before booking because entry permission, supporting documents, and visa processing can affect flight timing. |
| National Trust Support | Optional donation or purchase Optional | Visitors who want to support reserves and heritage work | National Trust visitor centres or official channels | Booby Pond, Preston Bay, and woodland conservation are central to the non-diver experience. Donations and responsible visitation help keep those places protected. |