Fees · Destination Guide
Tulagi and Florida Islands
Remote wrecks, reef pinnacles, and living WWII history across Iron Bottom Sound
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 20 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
- Tourist visa or eVisa - USD $100 visa fee plus USD $50 online fee when eVisa applies
- Local kastom, reef, village, or landing fees - Varies by village, site, operator, and itinerary
- Typical payment pattern: Tulagi and the Florida Islands do not have a Bonairestyle universal marine park tag.
What people usually pay
Tulagi and the Florida Islands do not have a Bonaire-style universal marine park tag. The real fee planning is visa or visitor-permit cost when applicable, operator charges, village or resource-owner access fees, and liveaboard marine, port, or kastom fees when an itinerary includes them. Pay these through reputable operators and keep cash for local arrangements.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa or eVisa | USD $100 visa fee plus USD $50 online fee when eVisa applies 30 days on arrival; extensions before expiry may be available | Visitors who require or choose the tourist visa or eVisa process | Where to pay | Nationality rules vary. Confirm whether you can enter visa-free, obtain a border visa, or must apply online before travel. |
| Local kastom, reef, village, or landing fees | Varies by village, site, operator, and itinerary Per visit or bundled into operator pricing | Guided village visits, reef access, landings, and some dive or snorkel sites | Handled by your dive operator, tour guide, or liveaboard | Customary tenure is important in Solomon Islands. Pay through local hosts or operators who have permission to use the site. |
| Liveaboard marine, port, and local fees | Varies by vessel and itinerary Per liveaboard trip | Travelers visiting the Florida Islands by liveaboard | Paid to the liveaboard operator when applicable | Some liveaboards list marine, port, and local fees separately from the base fare. Confirm the amount, currency, and whether it is cash-only. |
| National marine park tag | Not a universal requirement for Tulagi and the Florida Islands Not applicable nationally for this destination | Scuba, freedive, and snorkel travelers | Not applicable | Use local operator guidance instead. Some individual communities or protected sites may still require access fees or permission. |