Fees · Destination Guide
A remote Coral Triangle liveaboard route of jungle cuts, fish-choked walls, village anchorages, and World War II wrecks
Key fee: Tourist visa or visitor permit
Often no pre-arrival visa fee for visa-exempt tourists; USD $100 tourist visa and USD $50 online fee shown for
visa-required travelers
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single national dive tag comparable to some marine-park destinations. Budget instead for visa requirements if applicable, liveaboard marine or port fees, village or kastom access fees, and local operator conservation fees. Some vessels include these charges in the cruise price; others collect them on board.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa or visitor permit |
Often no pre-arrival visa fee for visa-exempt tourists; USD $100 tourist visa and USD $50 online fee shown for visa-required travelers Visitor permit or visa validity depends on nationality and Immigration rules |
| International visitors |
| Solomon Islands Immigration or on arrival where eligible |
Carry passport validity of at least 6 months plus onward or return travel proof. Rules vary by nationality, so confirm with official Immigration before departure. |
| Marine, park, port, and kastom fees on liveaboards | Often included by some boats; otherwise commonly around USD $175 to USD $384 per trip depending on itinerary and operator Per liveaboard trip | Liveaboard guests | Paid through the liveaboard invoice or on board to the cruise director | Amounts and inclusions change. Ask whether the quoted cruise fare includes marine, park, port, fuel, and village access fees. Village payments are part of respectful access to locally managed waters. |
| Marine Kastom Fee for Munda day diving | AUD $20 per diver per day reported by Dive Munda rate guidance Per diver per day | Day-boat divers in the Munda area | Dive Munda or local operator invoice | This is a local example, not a national tariff. Other regions and operators may have different village, reef, or conservation fees. |
| Tetepare conservation and visitor fees | Varies by lodge package, tour, and transfer Per stay or per activity | Tetepare visitors and conservation activities | Tetepare Descendants Association, lodge, or approved tour provider | Tetepare's protected area and turtle conservation work depend on visitor income, ranger activity, and locally managed access. Book through approved channels. |
| Village visits and craft purchases | Small SBD cash recommended Per visit or purchase | Liveaboard guests and land-extension travelers | Village hosts, market tables, or craft sellers | Bring small notes. Do not bargain aggressively on handmade carvings or baskets, and ask before photographing people, children, ceremonies, or sacred objects. |
Fee
Visitor permit or visa validity depends on nationality and Immigration rules
Carry passport validity of at least 6 months plus onward or return travel proof. Rules vary by nationality, so confirm with official Immigration before departure.
Per liveaboard trip
Amounts and inclusions change. Ask whether the quoted cruise fare includes marine, park, port, fuel, and village access fees. Village payments are part of respectful access to locally managed waters.
Per diver per day
This is a local example, not a national tariff. Other regions and operators may have different village, reef, or conservation fees.
Per stay or per activity
Tetepare's protected area and turtle conservation work depend on visitor income, ranger activity, and locally managed access. Book through approved channels.
Per visit or purchase
Bring small notes. Do not bargain aggressively on handmade carvings or baskets, and ask before photographing people, children, ceremonies, or sacred objects.