Fees · Destination Guide

Mamanuca Islands and Denarau

Fiji's easiest island-reef escape, with Denarau day boats and Mamanuca resort reefs

Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 39 sources

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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

Airport Departure Tax - FJ$200 from 1 August 2025 for most international departures
Value Added Tax - 12.5% standard VAT from 1 August 2025
Typical payment pattern: There is no single Mamanucawide dive permit or marine park tag for all visitors.

What people usually pay

There is no single Mamanuca-wide dive permit or marine park tag for all visitors. Budget instead for Fiji's air departure tax, standard goods-and-services taxes included or added to invoices, variable resort or village fees, and activity-specific conservation charges where operators apply them.

Fee	Amount	Applies to	Where to pay	Notes
Airport Departure Tax	FJ$200 from 1 August 2025 for most international departures Per international departure	International passengers departing Fiji, subject to exemptions such as short transit rules	Usually included in airline ticketing or fare taxes	Confirm the tax is included in your airfare, especially on unusual ticketing or transit itineraries.
Value Added Tax	12.5% standard VAT from 1 August 2025 Applies to taxable goods and services	Most hotels, tours, transfers, retail, and services unless exempt or zero-rated	Collected by registered businesses through invoices and receipts	Check whether resort and activity quotes are tax-inclusive before comparing prices.
Local marine sanctuary, village, or conservation fees	Variable by resort, village, or operator Per visit, activity, or stay where applicable	Some snorkel safaris, village visits, private island visits, or locally managed reef areas	Paid through the resort, tour operator, or village visit host	The Mamanucas use locally managed and traditional protection systems rather than one universal visitor tag. Ask what your specific trip includes.
Scuba equipment rental and nitrox	Variable by dive center Per dive day or package	Divers who do not bring full gear, or enriched air certified divers requesting nitrox	Dive center or resort activities desk	Ask whether computer, SMB, wetsuit, weights, torch, and reef-safe safety gear are included. Nitrox is not guaranteed at every island operator.
Sevusevu or village visit contribution	Variable, often arranged by the guide Per village visit	Cultural village visits where a traditional presentation or community contribution is expected	Through your resort or tour host	Do not self-organize village visits casually. Follow your guide's dress, hat, and photography instructions.