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Peniche and Berlengas

Atlantic wrecks, caves, and a UNESCO biosphere reserve a short hop from Lisbon

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 18 sources

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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

BerlengasPass access fee (land area of Berlenga Island) - €3 per person per day
Boat transfer Peniche to Berlenga Grande - Varies by operator and season
Typical payment pattern: Berlengas access is managed and paid: if you plan to disembark on Berlenga Island, you need a BerlengasPass access title plus your boat ticket.

What people usually pay

Berlengas access is managed and paid: if you plan to disembark on Berlenga Island, you need a BerlengasPass access title plus your boat ticket. Dive operators may bundle permits, boat, and guiding, but you should confirm exactly what is included.

Fee	Amount	Applies to	Where to pay	Notes
BerlengasPass access fee (land area of Berlenga Island)	€3 per person per day Per day	Visitors accessing the land area of Berlenga Island	Where to pay	Mandatory registration and access title issued via the BerlengasPass platform. Human carrying capacity for the land area is set at 550 people simultaneously. Discounts apply for ages 6 to 17 and for visitors 65+ (50% of the fee). Children under 6 do not pay but still require registration and an access title. Each registered user can issue up to 6 titles. Refunds are generally only processed when access is canceled by ICNF due to adverse weather or force majeure.
Boat transfer Peniche to Berlenga Grande	Varies by operator and season Per crossing (round trip or one-way depending on ticket)	All Berlengas visitors	Peniche marina operators and authorized carriers	Crossings are weather dependent. Book early in high season and keep your plan flexible.
Guided diving and snorkeling trips	Varies by operator and inclusions Per trip or per day	Scuba, freedive support, and snorkeling tours	Peniche dive centers and tour operators	Confirm whether the trip includes permits, equipment, tanks and weights, and whether it includes landing on the island (which may require BerlengasPass).