Fees · Destination Guide
Ouvea
UNESCO-listed lagoon, customary island hospitality, and guided Pleiades snorkeling.
Key fee: Southern Pleiades guided snorkeling excursion
8,500 to 9,000 XPF per adult, conflicting listed figures
Fees · Destination Guide
UNESCO-listed lagoon, customary island hospitality, and guided Pleiades snorkeling.
Key fee: Southern Pleiades guided snorkeling excursion
8,500 to 9,000 XPF per adult, conflicting listed figures
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Ouvea does not have a verified universal snorkeling admission tag or separately confirmed island-wide marine-park fee in the sources reviewed. UNESCO status does not itself establish a paid entry ticket. For customized outings, local guide, customary permission, island access, equipment and operator prices are the practical charges to confirm. The example prices below are public tourism listings largely updated in 2025, not checked live quotes as of October 2026. The Southern Pleiades fee differs between French and English versions of the same listing. Also ask lodging providers whether any tourism levy or local tax applies; no Ouvea-wide amount was corroborated.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pleiades guided snorkeling excursion | 8,500 to 9,000 XPF per adult, conflicting listed figures Tourism listing only; dated 2025, verify for 2026 | snorkel, topside | Named local guide, contact in linked tourism listing | |
| Northern Pleiades guided boat and snorkeling day | 10,000 XPF per adult, listed Tourism listing only; verify current price and departures | snorkel, topside | Kaiwhatr Wetewea via tourism listing | The listing describes a meal and a small minimum group; check actual terms, weather and access in advance. Source |
| Didewa Southern Pleiades excursion | 7,500 XPF per adult, listed Tourism listing only; verify current price and availability | snorkel, topside | Didewa local operator | Advertised day-boat excursion with food on Gee island. Confirm itinerary and snorkeling content, which the listing does not fully specify. Source |
| Guided Lekiny cliffs hike | 2,500 XPF per adult, listed Tourism listing last updated 2025; verify group minimum and rate | topside, snorkel | Local Lekiny guide, contact in tourism listing | The named guide-led walk can include snorkeling for interested visitors. Guide presence and tide matching are required; do not enter independently. Source |
| Southern Pleiades mask/fins hire | 1,000 XPF for listed mask, snorkel and fins set Published rental example, not verified inventory | snorkel | Operator on Southern Pleiades excursion listing | Individual fins and suit rental prices also appear in the listing; request sizes and current charges before boarding. Source |
| Scuba two-exploration offer | 18,000 XPF per person, historical public listing Unconfirmed current scuba availability | scuba | Do not purchase before independent provider confirmation | The French tourism listing mentions this product, but no 2026 operator, schedule, equipment or certification policy was independently established. Source |
| Universal tourism levy or marine park tag | Not verified for Ouvea No verified island-wide charge or tag | all visitors, if applicable | Ask the accommodation, island tourism office and authorized local guide | Do not transfer a generic New Caledonia marine-park pass or mainland hotel tax to this island without local legal confirmation. Customary permissions and per-excursion charges are distinct. |
Fee
Tourism listing only; dated 2025, verify for 2026
Tourism listing only; verify current price and departures
The listing describes a meal and a small minimum group; check actual terms, weather and access in advance. Source
Tourism listing only; verify current price and availability
Advertised day-boat excursion with food on Gee island. Confirm itinerary and snorkeling content, which the listing does not fully specify. Source
Tourism listing last updated 2025; verify group minimum and rate
The named guide-led walk can include snorkeling for interested visitors. Guide presence and tide matching are required; do not enter independently. Source
Published rental example, not verified inventory
Individual fins and suit rental prices also appear in the listing; request sizes and current charges before boarding. Source
Unconfirmed current scuba availability
The French tourism listing mentions this product, but no 2026 operator, schedule, equipment or certification policy was independently established. Source
No verified island-wide charge or tag
Do not transfer a generic New Caledonia marine-park pass or mainland hotel tax to this island without local legal confirmation. Customary permissions and per-excursion charges are distinct.