Fees · Destination Guide
Mallorca and Cabrera
Mediterranean walls, caves, wrecks and protected seagrass within easy reach of Palma
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 26 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
- Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax - Typically EUR 1 to EUR 4 per adult per night in high season, plus VAT; lower in low season
- Balearic marine reserve recreational diving authorization - Examples include EUR 5.24 daily, EUR 10.47 biweekly, EUR 52.82 annual, and specific weekly options for El Toro and Malgrats
- Typical payment pattern: Budget for Spain and Balearic travel costs plus protectedarea compliance.
What people usually pay
Budget for Spain and Balearic travel costs plus protected-area compliance. Mallorca visitors staying in regulated accommodation normally pay the Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax. Recreational scuba in Balearic marine reserves needs authorization, and Cabrera adds separate navigation, mooring and scuba controls. Most first-time visitors should let an authorized dive operator handle reserve and Cabrera paperwork.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax | Typically EUR 1 to EUR 4 per adult per night in high season, plus VAT; lower in low season Per accommodation or cruise night | Most visitors aged 16 or older staying in regulated tourist accommodation or qualifying cruises | Collected by hotels, tourist rentals, campsites, shelters or cruise operators | Rates vary by accommodation category and season. The official calculator lists high season as May 1 to October 31 and low season as November to April, with reductions for longer stays and exemptions for children under 16. |
| Balearic marine reserve recreational diving authorization | Examples include EUR 5.24 daily, EUR 10.47 biweekly, EUR 52.82 annual, and specific weekly options for El Toro and Malgrats Daily, weekly, biweekly or annual depending on reserve and permit type | Recreational scuba divers in CAIB-managed marine reserves around Mallorca | CAIB online procedure or through a dive operator that manages the authorization | The authorization is individual and non-transferable. Requirements can include dive certification, accident and liability insurance, payment of the fee and acceptance of responsible diving rules. |
| Cabrera National Park scuba authorization | Permit required; operator-managed pricing varies Trip-specific or according to current park authorization | Recreational scuba divers in Cabrera National Park | Official Cabrera reservation portal or through an authorized Cabrera dive operator | Cabrera diving requires certification and park authorization. Permitted dive zones and conditions can vary, so book with an operator that is current on park rules. |
| Cabrera navigation permit | Free Up to 1 year for navigation without overnight anchoring | Private vessels navigating in Cabrera National Park waters | Official Cabrera reservation portal | This does not automatically authorize overnight buoy use, diving, disembarkation outside allowed points or anchoring where prohibited. |
| Cabrera mooring buoy reservation | Varies by vessel length and season Maximum stay depends on season, with stricter limits in July and August | Private vessels staying on Cabrera buoys | Official Cabrera reservation portal | Overnight anchoring is controlled by buoy reservations. Day buoys may have different rules and cannot be treated as guaranteed overnight availability. |