Fees · Destination Guide
Soft-coral reefs, choreographed shark dives, and jungle adventure from Fiji's adventure coast
Key fee: Shark Reef or Beqa Lagoon marine reserve levy
Operator dependent; Aqua-Trek lists USD $15 per shark-dive day
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single destination-wide dive tag for standard Beqa Lagoon visitors, but shark dives commonly include a marine reserve or village conservation levy collected by the operator. Normal taxes, tour access fees, and equipment hire are usually embedded in supplier pricing or added to invoices. Confirm the currency before paying because Fiji operators may quote in FJD or USD.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark Reef or Beqa Lagoon marine reserve levy | Operator dependent; Aqua-Trek lists USD $15 per shark-dive day Per shark-dive day or per operator policy | Divers joining shark dives at The Bistro, Shark Reef, or related protected sites | Collected by the dive operator when booking or checking in | Aqua-Trek states that 100% of its listed marine reserve fee goes to Wainiyabia village for shark conservation and preservation of the marine protected area. Beqa Adventure Divers describes a separate Shark Reef Marine Reserve Levy collected for Galoa village. Amounts and currency can differ, so verify with your chosen operator. |
| Fiji visitor permit or visa | No separate fee for visa-exempt visitor permit; visa fees vary Depends on nationality and permit type | All international visitors | Visa-exempt travelers receive a visitor permit on arrival; visa-required travelers apply before travel | Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure, proof of return or onward travel, and accommodation details. |
| Destination-wide tourism levy | No separate Pacific Harbour arrival tourism levy identified Not applicable | Standard air arrivals and recreational visitors | Not applicable | Accommodation, tours, and dive services may include Fiji taxes in the quoted price or add them at invoice stage. Ask suppliers whether taxes and levies are included before comparing prices. |
| Dive equipment hire | Operator dependent; Aqua-Trek lists USD $25 per day for gear hire Per dive day | Divers who do not bring full personal equipment | Dive shop | Tanks and weights are commonly included in two-tank dive prices, but computers, exposure suits, cameras, and prescription masks may not be available. |
| Upper Navua conservation and landowner support | Usually embedded in rafting tour price Per tour | Upper Navua rafting and related guided river access | Rivers Fiji or authorized tour desk | Tourism Fiji describes the Upper Navua model as using lease payments and user fees to support local landowners and conservation management. Book through established operators. |
| Fishing, spearfishing, or customary reef access | Varies by operator and village permissions Per trip or permission arrangement | Fishing, spearfishing, or access beyond normal guided recreational snorkeling and diving | Local operator or host community | Do not assume recreational freediving gives permission to harvest. Respect qoliqoli rights, marine protected areas, and operator guidance. |
Fee
Per shark-dive day or per operator policy
Aqua-Trek states that 100% of its listed marine reserve fee goes to Wainiyabia village for shark conservation and preservation of the marine protected area. Beqa Adventure Divers describes a separate Shark Reef Marine Reserve Levy collected for Galoa village. Amounts and currency can differ, so verify with your chosen operator.
Depends on nationality and permit type
Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure, proof of return or onward travel, and accommodation details.
Not applicable
Accommodation, tours, and dive services may include Fiji taxes in the quoted price or add them at invoice stage. Ask suppliers whether taxes and levies are included before comparing prices.
Per dive day
Tanks and weights are commonly included in two-tank dive prices, but computers, exposure suits, cameras, and prescription masks may not be available.
Per tour
Tourism Fiji describes the Upper Navua model as using lease payments and user fees to support local landowners and conservation management. Book through established operators.
Per trip or permission arrangement
Do not assume recreational freediving gives permission to harvest. Respect qoliqoli rights, marine protected areas, and operator guidance.