Fees · Destination Guide
Roatan Honduras
Warm walls, easy wrecks, and shallow reefs on Honduras's Bay Islands hub
Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 9 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
- Roatan Marine Park wristband / user fee - USD $10
- Hyperbaric chamber donation - USD $12 per diver per week (suggested)
- Typical payment pattern: Roatan does not use a universal marine tag but you should budget for a Roatan Marine Park wristband or donation, a suggested hyperbaric chamber contribution, hotel taxes, and Honduras's departure tax.
What people usually pay
Roatan does not use a universal marine tag but you should budget for a Roatan Marine Park wristband or donation, a suggested hyperbaric chamber contribution, hotel taxes, and Honduras's departure tax. Many of these are bundled into packages or quietly added via your shop or hotel, so ask what is included and set aside a small conservation budget.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roatan Marine Park wristband / user fee | USD $10 Per person, typically covering a stay | Divers, snorkelers, boaters, and marine park users | Dive shops, snorkel operators, and the Roatan Marine Park office in West End | The Roatan Marine Park relies on wristbands and donations to fund moorings, patrols, and education. USD $10 per visit is a common baseline. Treat it as mandatory support for the reef rather than optional charity. |
| Hyperbaric chamber donation | USD $12 per diver per week (suggested) Per week of diving | Scuba divers and anyone relying on chamber availability | Via your dive shop or directly through Cornerstone Hyperbaric Chamber & Clinic | The Cornerstone Hyperbaric Chamber near Anthony's Key is part of the DAN network and depends heavily on donations. Many operators collect about USD $12 per diver per week on your bill to keep it running. |
| Hotel sales and tourism tax | 19% (15% sales tax + 4% tourism tax) Per night and for some tours | All visitors using paid accommodation and tourism services | Automatically added to hotel and many tour invoices | Hotel rates often exclude these taxes, so expect roughly 19% on top of base room prices and some tour costs and factor that into your budget. |
| Airport departure tax | Approx USD $48.44 Per international departure | All passengers leaving Honduras by air | Usually in your ticket; sometimes at airport kiosks | The international departure tax is typically bundled into airline tickets. On some carriers you still pay at the airport in USD or lempira, by cash or card, so check your ticket and ask ahead. |