Fees · Destination Guide
Maui Hawaii Usa
Warm Pacific, iconic Molokini, and whale season magic
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 21 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
- Ocean Stewardship User Fee - USD $1
- Molokini MLCD Rules - No individual fee
- Typical payment pattern: Plan for conservation and park fees rather than dive permits.
What people usually pay
Plan for conservation and park fees rather than dive permits. Expect a $1 ocean stewardship fee on commercial ocean tours, Haleakala sunrise reservations, and non-resident fees at Iao.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Stewardship User Fee | USD $1 per passenger, per commercial ocean activity | Commercial ocean tour customers | Collected by operator | Funds DLNR conservation work statewide. Effective since Jan 1, 2024. |
| Molokini MLCD Rules | No individual fee ongoing | All ocean users | N/A | No take, no feeding, moorings only, no anchoring. Commercial use permits required for operators. |
| Iao Valley Entry | USD $5 per non-resident per person, per visit | Non-resident visitors | gostateparks.hawaii.gov | Parking is USD $10 per non-resident vehicle; reservations required. |
| Haleakala Sunrise Reservation | USD $1 per vehicle one sunrise entry 3:00-7:00 a.m. | All sunrise vehicles | recreation.gov | Separate from the park entrance fee. |
| Haleakala National Park Entrance | USD $30 per vehicle 3 consecutive days | All visitors | Entrance station or recreation.gov | Covers Summit and Kipahulu districts. |