Fees · Destination Guide
Terceira Island
Historic wrecks in a UNESCO bay, lava caves, and seamount day trips in the Azores
Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 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
- Algar do Carvao entry ticket - EUR 10
- Gruta do Natal entry ticket - EUR 8
- Typical payment pattern: Terceira does not operate a universal marine park tag system like some reef destinations.
What people usually pay
Terceira does not operate a universal marine park tag system like some reef destinations. Most costs are activity-based: dive trips are priced by operators, and major cave attractions have fixed entry tickets. For protected areas and archaeological sites, the key requirement is behavior: no collecting, no touching, and follow briefing rules.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algar do Carvao entry ticket | EUR 10 single entry | All visitors | [https://www.montanheiros.com/algarcarvao/](https://www.montanheiros.com/algarcarvao/) | Check official opening status and hours before visiting, as access can change for conservation or maintenance. |
| Gruta do Natal entry ticket | EUR 8 single entry | All visitors | [https://www.montanheiros.com/grutadonatal/](https://www.montanheiros.com/grutadonatal/) | Good rainy-day option. Wear stable shoes; lava-tube surfaces can be damp. |
| Combo ticket: Algar do Carvao plus Gruta do Natal | EUR 15 multi-attraction ticket | All visitors | [https://www.montanheiros.com/algarcarvao/](https://www.montanheiros.com/algarcarvao/) | Availability and terms can change. Confirm at purchase. |
| Underwater Archaeological Park access rules | No fee (activity priced by operator) per dive/snorkel session | Divers and snorkelers visiting Angra Bay archaeological sites | N/A | Treat sites as a protected museum: no artifact removal, no touching, and maintain buoyancy over anchors and structure. |