Fees · Destination Guide
Soft-coral walls, tide-timed drift dives, and rainforest days on Fiji's Garden Island
Key fee: Waitabu Marine Park snorkeling or cultural visit
FJD $70 snorkeling tour or FJD $100 cultural experience, per current park guidance
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single Bonaire-style destination-wide marine park tag for all Rainbow Reef diving, but Taveuni travelers should budget for community fees, attraction fees, guided snorkeling fees, and operator park or village contributions where applicable. Bring Fijian dollars in small notes because remote sites often do not accept cards.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitabu Marine Park snorkeling or cultural visit |
FJD $70 snorkeling tour or FJD $100 cultural experience, per current park guidance Per arranged visit |
| Snorkelers, guided marine park visitors, and cultural-experience guests |
| Arrange in advance with Waitabu Marine Park, a resort, or local operator |
Visits should be arranged ahead of time. Follow guide instructions, no fishing, no collecting, no touching or feeding marine life, no reef walking, and no anchoring on coral. |
| Lavena Coastal Walk entry | FJD $35 cash per person on Tourism Fiji's current Lavena guide Per visit | Hikers and waterfall visitors | Lavena village or local entry point | Bring cash, start early, and check whether a boat return is operating if you do not want to walk the full return route. |
| Tavoro Waterfalls or Bouma National Heritage Park entry | Often quoted around FJD $50 cash per person; verify locally before travel Per visit | Waterfall visitors and hikers | Bouma or Tavoro visitor entry point | Fees support the local community and park management. Carry Fijian dollars because card payment and ATM access are not reliable at the park. |
| Rainbow Reef dive and snorkel boat fees | Varies by operator and package Per dive, two-tank trip, course, or package | Scuba divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and course participants | Local dive operators and resorts | Ask whether quoted rates include tanks, weights, gear rental, nitrox, transfers, taxes, and any community or conservation contributions. |
| Fiji visitor taxes and resort charges | Included or itemized by hotels, operators, and invoices Per booking or transaction | Most travelers | Charged by accommodation, operators, or vendors | Fiji pricing may include VAT or other levies in quoted resort and tour rates. Confirm the final payable amount before arrival, especially for cash-only community excursions. |
Fee
Per arranged visit
Visits should be arranged ahead of time. Follow guide instructions, no fishing, no collecting, no touching or feeding marine life, no reef walking, and no anchoring on coral.
Per visit
Bring cash, start early, and check whether a boat return is operating if you do not want to walk the full return route.
Per visit
Fees support the local community and park management. Carry Fijian dollars because card payment and ATM access are not reliable at the park.
Per dive, two-tank trip, course, or package
Ask whether quoted rates include tanks, weights, gear rental, nitrox, transfers, taxes, and any community or conservation contributions.
Per booking or transaction
Fiji pricing may include VAT or other levies in quoted resort and tour rates. Confirm the final payable amount before arrival, especially for cash-only community excursions.