Fees · Destination Guide
Mangareva and Gambier Lagoon
A remote pearl-culture lagoon for unhurried snorkeling, island boats and Rikitea heritage.
Key fee: Council airport shuttle boat
Fare payable on boarding; current amount unverified
Fees · Destination Guide
A remote pearl-culture lagoon for unhurried snorkeling, island boats and Rikitea heritage.
Key fee: Council airport shuttle boat
Fare payable on boarding; current amount unverified
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No verified mandatory Gambier lagoon snorkeling or dive-park entry tag, general marine-park admission fee, or standard public island-hopping ticket was identified. The Tainui Atea managed marine area relates to the broader offshore EEZ and cannot be repurposed as evidence of a Gambier lagoon visitor tax. The Totegegie-Mangareva council boat charges a fare at boarding, amount unverified. Guesthouses and guides quote local excursions individually. Communal tourist taxes can apply to paid lodging; a 2026 tax-authority notice documents revised commune-specific rules for stays from January 2027, not a confirmed Gambier rate for this research date. Wildlife approaches and private land access need the right authorizations regardless of price.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council airport shuttle boat | Fare payable on boarding; current amount unverified Per transfer | airport_transfer | Pay on board the public council boat | Air Tahiti confirms a paid boat between GMR on Totegegie and Mangareva. Ask host or airline about the current XPF amount and cash acceptance. |
| Local lagoon boat and motu outing | Quoted individually by host or guide; no verified standard tariff Per agreed day trip | snorkel; topside | Through the pension or authorized local guide | Confirm exact islands, lunch, snorkeling equipment, taxes, cancellation policy and who secures landing permission. A boat ticket alone does not confer access to private land. |
| Guesthouse or communal lodging tax | Current Gambier-specific amount unverified Per taxable lodging stay as locally applied | overnight_visitors | Ask the guesthouse for an itemized quote | The French Polynesian tax authority describes municipal lodging taxes and a 2027 reform. Do not assume a single rate across all islands or apply unreleased local schedules. |
| Pearl-farm or private island visit authorization | No universal official access price verified For each host-approved visit | topside; snorkel | Direct arrangement with owner, host or guide | A pearl-farm lease, working jetty, private motu or sacred site is not open for entry by default. Any fee is separate from permission. |
| Commercial marine-mammal approach authorization | Operator authorization required; no tourist permit price or local tour verified Subject to current government season and individual professional authorization | wildlife_observation | Only with a currently authorized professional provider | June 2026 government changes include Mangareva among eligible locations. This does not create a guaranteed whale-swim product or permit independent approaches. |
Fee
Per transfer
Air Tahiti confirms a paid boat between GMR on Totegegie and Mangareva. Ask host or airline about the current XPF amount and cash acceptance.
Per agreed day trip
Confirm exact islands, lunch, snorkeling equipment, taxes, cancellation policy and who secures landing permission. A boat ticket alone does not confer access to private land.
Per taxable lodging stay as locally applied
The French Polynesian tax authority describes municipal lodging taxes and a 2027 reform. Do not assume a single rate across all islands or apply unreleased local schedules.
For each host-approved visit
A pearl-farm lease, working jetty, private motu or sacred site is not open for entry by default. Any fee is separate from permission.
Subject to current government season and individual professional authorization
June 2026 government changes include Mangareva among eligible locations. This does not create a guaranteed whale-swim product or permit independent approaches.