Fees · Destination Guide
Snorkel coral-edged coves and explore a Kanak island on its own terms.
Key fee: Customary access and permission for specific coastal/village sites
No universal amount verified; community approval may require a locally agreed customary gesture
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
For individual beaches such as Shini, Yejele, Wabao and Hpede, tourism listings advertise free entry, but this is a price listing, not blanket customary permission. Tribe-administered coastal or trail restrictions, closures, private land and guide requirements still control access. Paid guided excursions and transport are distinct products. No independently verified Mare-wide scuba permit, marine park tag or universal snorkel fee was found; do not create or sell one. Lodging listings sometimes explicitly include a tourist tax, but no separately payable, Mare-wide current rate was corroborated. All advertised prices should be reconfirmed with the actual operator. Official visitor customs; Free beach listing; Hotel tax included.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customary access and permission for specific coastal/village sites | No universal amount verified; community approval may require a locally agreed customary gesture Per visit and site, subject to local authority | scuba; freedive; snorkel; topside | Arrange with the relevant tribe, local host or authorized guide; not a universal ticket | Customary consultation is not necessarily a purchased permit. Respect access restrictions and requests to avoid photography, and ask before crossing village or sacred land. Official visitor map; Coutume guidance. |
| Shini, Yejele, Wabao and Hpede beach access | Free as advertised on tourism site; no guaranteed community authorization Listed throughout 2026; recheck present closures and site rules | snorkel; topside | No general paid beach ticket described; ask host for current access decision | |
| Guided Shini coastal walk | 1,500 XPF and 2,500 XPF appear on different official listings; confirm current quote Advertised as a guided excursion, subject to confirmed guide and local access | snorkel; topside | Book with the listed local Shini guide/provider, not a generic online park office | Separate local listings with the same guide contact show conflicting adult rates. The guided route must not be confused with the beach's advertised free entry. Guide rate one; Hike rate two. |
| Shabadran Terraces restricted guide access | Price not verified in current official source; request a quote Guide-arranged outing; subject to local custom, weather and trail conditions | topside | Arrange with an authorized Kurine tribal guide | Tourism states the terraces are not freely accessible and the full-day excursion is conducted with a Kurine guide. Do not infer a standard public permit. Guide requirements; Access rule. |
| Accommodation tourism tax or levy | Included in certain quoted accommodation rates; separate amount not verified Depends on accommodation and current booking terms | general; scuba; freedive; snorkel; topside | Confirm on the final invoice from the actual hotel or homestay | Nengone Village and several tribal accommodation listings mark a tourist tax included. Do not extrapolate a universal island-wide fee from these listings. Nengone Village; Ketu listing. |
| Marine-park tag, scuba license or reef permit | No universal Mare-specific amount or permit established by this research Unverified; site-specific rules may still apply | scuba; freedive; snorkel | No verified issuer or purchase channel for a universal Mare tag | Absence of a documented general tag is not proof that all water access is unregulated. Verify marine and customary regulations for each proposed site and any commercial operation before use. |
Fee
Per visit and site, subject to local authority
Customary consultation is not necessarily a purchased permit. Respect access restrictions and requests to avoid photography, and ask before crossing village or sacred land. Official visitor map; Coutume guidance.
Listed throughout 2026; recheck present closures and site rules
Advertised as a guided excursion, subject to confirmed guide and local access
Separate local listings with the same guide contact show conflicting adult rates. The guided route must not be confused with the beach's advertised free entry. Guide rate one; Hike rate two.
Guide-arranged outing; subject to local custom, weather and trail conditions
Tourism states the terraces are not freely accessible and the full-day excursion is conducted with a Kurine guide. Do not infer a standard public permit. Guide requirements; Access rule.
Depends on accommodation and current booking terms
Nengone Village and several tribal accommodation listings mark a tourist tax included. Do not extrapolate a universal island-wide fee from these listings. Nengone Village; Ketu listing.
Unverified; site-specific rules may still apply
Absence of a documented general tag is not proof that all water access is unregulated. Verify marine and customary regulations for each proposed site and any commercial operation before use.