Fees · Destination Guide
Reef-on-your-doorstep diving with fast access to Belize's legendary atolls
Key fee: Hol Chan Marine Reserve entrance
USD $15
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 22 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for Hol Chan/Mexico Rocks marine park fees on snorkel and local reef days, plus Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye monument fees on atoll trips. Sport fishing requires a license. International departure taxes are usually embedded in airfare.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hol Chan Marine Reserve entrance | USD $15 per person, per day across reserve zones | All visitors | Collected by tour operators or at reserve check-in |
Fee increased in Aug 2024. Ask if included in tour price.
| Great Blue Hole Natural Monument fee | USD $40 per person, per day | Divers and snorkelers visiting the Blue Hole | Paid on site via tour operator or BAS ranger | Bring cash if instructed by your operator. |
| Half Moon Caye Natural Monument fee | USD $10 per person, per day | All visitors landing on the caye | Paid to BAS ranger or via your tour | Covers boardwalk and birding lookout access. |
| Sport fishing license | BZ$20 day / BZ$50 week per angler | Catch-and-release recreational anglers | Online portal of Coastal Zone Management Authority | Required ages 16-65. Carry digital proof. |
| International air departure tax and fees | About USD $73.50 per departing non-resident by air | Most foreign travelers | Included in most tickets | Land border exit fees differ. Verify in your fare breakdown. |
Fee
per person, per day across reserve zones
Fee increased in Aug 2024. Ask if included in tour price.
per person, per day
Bring cash if instructed by your operator.
per person, per day
Covers boardwalk and birding lookout access.
per angler
Required ages 16-65. Carry digital proof.
per departing non-resident by air
Land border exit fees differ. Verify in your fare breakdown.