Fees · Destination Guide
Tenerife
Volcanic reefs, year-round Atlantic diving, and Teide-sized topside adventures
Key fee: Routine scuba, snorkel, and freedive access
No destination-wide marine park tag found
Fees · Destination Guide
Volcanic reefs, year-round Atlantic diving, and Teide-sized topside adventures
Key fee: Routine scuba, snorkel, and freedive access
No destination-wide marine park tag found
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No official destination-wide scuba permit, tourism levy, or Bonaire-style marine park tag was identified for ordinary recreational diving, snorkeling, or freediving in Tenerife. The real fee planning is operator costs, rental gear, insurance, Teide restricted-route reservations, legal wildlife tours, and licences for extractive activities such as fishing.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine scuba, snorkel, and freedive access | No destination-wide marine park tag found Not applicable | Recreational scuba, snorkeling, and freediving without taking marine life | Not applicable | Use licensed operators and follow conservation rules. In the Teno-Rasca protected area, seagrass meadows are sensitive and anchoring on them is prohibited; boats should use authorised anchoring or mooring options. |
| Island-wide tourism levy | Not currently charged as a Tenerife-wide arrival tax Not applicable | General visitors | Not applicable | Tenerife's notable visitor fee change in 2026 concerns specific Teide National Park routes, not an island-wide arrival tax. Check official Tenerife Tourism or accommodation invoices for future local changes. |
| Teide restricted trail reservation and ecotax | PNT 10 up to EUR 15 for non-residents; PNT 07 up to EUR 10 depending on day and residency Reserved date and time slot | Hikers using restricted Teide routes such as PNT 10 Telesforo Bravo and PNT 07 Montana Blanca - La Rambleta | Tenerife ON | From 19 January 2026, selected Teide routes require public fees for non-residents during specified time bands. Reservations are capacity-controlled and can be weather-dependent. |
| Authorised whale and dolphin watching | Included in tour price Per tour | Boat-based whale and dolphin watching | Book an authorised operator displaying the responsible whale-watching credentials | Regulations require distance, limited observation time, slow approaches, and no swimming, feeding, touching, or disturbing cetaceans. |
| Recreational fishing or spearfishing licence | Varies by licence class Licence-dependent | Fishing and spearfishing, not ordinary snorkeling or freediving | Canary Islands recreational fishing licensing service | Do not take marine life while snorkeling, scuba diving, or freediving unless you hold the correct licence and understand local restrictions. |
Fee
Not applicable
Use licensed operators and follow conservation rules. In the Teno-Rasca protected area, seagrass meadows are sensitive and anchoring on them is prohibited; boats should use authorised anchoring or mooring options.
Not applicable
Tenerife's notable visitor fee change in 2026 concerns specific Teide National Park routes, not an island-wide arrival tax. Check official Tenerife Tourism or accommodation invoices for future local changes.
Reserved date and time slot
From 19 January 2026, selected Teide routes require public fees for non-residents during specified time bands. Reservations are capacity-controlled and can be weather-dependent.
Per tour
Regulations require distance, limited observation time, slow approaches, and no swimming, feeding, touching, or disturbing cetaceans.
Licence-dependent
Do not take marine life while snorkeling, scuba diving, or freediving unless you hold the correct licence and understand local restrictions.