Fees · Destination Guide
Seattle and Tacoma Puget Sound
Giant Pacific octopus habitat, artificial reefs and cold-water shore diving beneath city skylines
Key fee: Discover Pass, one-day state parking
USD $10
Fees · Destination Guide
Giant Pacific octopus habitat, artificial reefs and cold-water shore diving beneath city skylines
Key fee: Discover Pass, one-day state parking
USD $10
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No destination-wide paid marine park dive tag was verified for lawful observation scuba in this metropolitan circuit. Costs arise mainly from state-park vehicle parking, city lot parking and optional guided services. No fee exempts divers from protected-area or Seattle boat/pier restrictions. Recheck quoted 2026 amounts before travel.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Pass, one-day state parking | USD $10 One day | Vehicle parking at Saltwater State Park and other Washington Discover Pass recreation lands, subject to exemptions | Where to pay | Official 2026 Washington State Parks rate. Transaction fees may apply. This is a vehicle parking pass, not a scuba or marine harvest license. |
| Discover Pass, annual state parking | USD $45 One year | Eligible annual state recreation vehicle parking | Where to pay | The annual pass may list two vehicles, used one at a time. Check current exemptions and display rules. |
| Redondo municipal parking | Posted variable city lot tariff Per parking visit; lot open 5am-10pm | Vehicles using Redondo lot at 28280 Redondo Beach Drive S, Des Moines | Card-only pay-as-you-exit gates at Redondo Parking and Boat Launch | No cash or overnight parking. This is distinct from a boat launching fee; verify the posted amount on arrival. |
| Seattle diver flag and restricted zone compliance | No blanket tourist scuba permit fee identified Each relevant dive | Skin/scuba diving in Seattle-controlled navigable waters | Not a general purchasable tag; see Seattle Police Harbor Patrol rules and written-approval procedure | A diver-down flag is mandatory and written authorization is required for specific restricted waters. The Seacrest pier and ferry proximity restrictions remain in force. |
| Optional Seattle guided two-tank scuba tour | From USD $265, operator snapshot Date-dependent commercial price | Certified visitors choosing Seattle Dive Tours two-tank guided product | Where to pay | Operator advertises gear and guide, but prerequisites and pricing can change. This is not a park or government fee. |
Fee
One day
Official 2026 Washington State Parks rate. Transaction fees may apply. This is a vehicle parking pass, not a scuba or marine harvest license.
One year
The annual pass may list two vehicles, used one at a time. Check current exemptions and display rules.
Per parking visit; lot open 5am-10pm
No cash or overnight parking. This is distinct from a boat launching fee; verify the posted amount on arrival.
Each relevant dive
A diver-down flag is mandatory and written authorization is required for specific restricted waters. The Seacrest pier and ferry proximity restrictions remain in force.
Date-dependent commercial price
Operator advertises gear and guide, but prerequisites and pricing can change. This is not a park or government fee.