Fees · Destination Guide
Tenerife
Volcanic reefs, year-round Atlantic diving, and Teide-sized topside adventures
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 29 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
- Routine scuba, snorkel, and freedive access - No destination-wide marine park tag found
- Island-wide tourism levy - Not currently charged as a Tenerife-wide arrival tax
- Typical payment pattern: No official destinationwide scuba permit, tourism levy, or Bonairestyle marine park tag was identified for ordinary recreational diving, snorkeling, or freediving in Tenerife.
What people usually pay
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. |