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Key fee: Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park authorization (organized groups)
Permit required (operator-arranged)
Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 21 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Sesimbra does not operate like island marine parks with a single diver tag. Instead, the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park uses zoning and activity rules, and some organized activities can require authorization. Separately, some Portuguese municipalities charge a per-night tourist tax collected by accommodations.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park authorization (organized groups) | Permit required (operator-arranged) per trip or activity | Some organized scuba training and guided groups inside the Marine Park |
| Arrange through your dive operator; permissions are handled with Marine Park management/ICNF when required |
Marine Park rules vary by zone. Recreational activities such as diving are allowed, but organized groups can require permission. Ask your operator which zone your dives use and what rules apply for anchoring and access. |
| Municipal tourist tax (if charged by your accommodation) | Varies by municipality per night (often capped) | Hotel, guesthouse, and short-term rental stays | Paid to your accommodation at check-in or check-out | Tourist tax is set by each municipality and can differ between Sesimbra and common add-on stops like Lisbon, Sintra, or Setubal. Confirm the rate and cap with your accommodation when you book. |
Fee
per trip or activity
Marine Park rules vary by zone. Recreational activities such as diving are allowed, but organized groups can require permission. Ask your operator which zone your dives use and what rules apply for anchoring and access.
per night (often capped)
Tourist tax is set by each municipality and can differ between Sesimbra and common add-on stops like Lisbon, Sintra, or Setubal. Confirm the rate and cap with your accommodation when you book.