Fees · Destination Guide
Tahiti
Sharks, wrecks, whale songs, and wild volcanic valleys from French Polynesia's easiest base
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 32 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
- Accommodation city or tourist tax - Varies by commune and property; often collected per person per night
- Local guided scuba dives - Typically XPF 8,000 to XPF 10,000+ per fun dive; packages vary
- Typical payment pattern: Tahiti does not have a Bonairestyle visitor marine park tag for ordinary local diving identified at the time of research.
What people usually pay
Tahiti does not have a Bonaire-style visitor marine park tag for ordinary local diving identified at the time of research. Budget instead for lodging city or tourist taxes, operator dive or snorkel fees, whale-tour accreditation embedded in the excursion price, and optional multi-island dive passes. Conservation rules still apply everywhere.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation city or tourist tax | Varies by commune and property; often collected per person per night Per overnight stay | Overnight visitors | Collected by hotels, pensions, guesthouses, or rentals at booking, check-in, or checkout | Confirm the exact amount with your lodging because it can vary by accommodation category and municipality. |
| Local guided scuba dives | Typically XPF 8,000 to XPF 10,000+ per fun dive; packages vary Per dive or package | Certified divers and students | Local dive centers such as Eleuthera, Tahiti Nui Diving, Fluid Tahiti, Mokarran, Tahiti Iti Diving, and other operators | Ask whether rental gear, computer, nitrox, hotel pickup, night-dive supplement, and refresher requirements are included. |
| Te Moana or inter-island dive pass | Package pricing varies; multi-island passes can start around XPF 89,000 Package dependent | Divers combining Tahiti with other French Polynesian islands | Participating dive pass network or partner dive centers | Useful when you will dive multiple islands. Check partner centers, supplements, expiration, and whether Tahiti centers are included in your intended dates. |
| Whale watching or swim excursion | Operator priced, commonly XPF 10,000 to XPF 15,000+ per person depending on boat and format Per excursion during the official season | Snorkelers, freedivers, and topside observers | Accredited whale watching operators | Only book operators accredited for the current season. In-water entry is never guaranteed and must follow guide instructions and current regulations. |
| Tahiti local marine site access | No blanket visitor marine park tag identified for ordinary Tahiti lagoon dives Not applicable for ordinary local guided dives | Divers, snorkelers, freedivers | Not sold to visitors for normal Tahiti dive and snorkel planning | Some specific areas are regulated, such as fishing restrictions at Pointe Venus aquatic trail, and all wildlife interactions are subject to conservation rules. |
| HINA Fund or conservation donations | Voluntary One-time or recurring donation | Visitors who want to support local sustainability projects | Tahiti Tourisme HINA platform or participating conservation initiatives | A donation is not a dive permit, but it can support destination stewardship. |