Fees · Destination Guide
Union Island logistics, Tobago Cays magic, and one of the Caribbean's best mixed water-playgrounds
Key fee: TCMP visitor entry fee
EC$15 per person
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for Tobago Cays Marine Park user fees even if you are only snorkeling. The park has an active fee system, online payment option, and separate charges for visitor entry, moorings or anchoring, and certain commercial or special activities. Many day tours bundle the basic park entry into the excursion price, but independent sailors and some custom charters will pay separately.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCMP visitor entry fee | EC$15 per person up to 24 hours | Visitors entering Tobago Cays Marine Park by yacht, charter boat, cruise ship, pleasure boat, or dive boat | Where to pay |
TCMP's online payment system lists the standard park entry fee as XCD 15 per person. Some excursions include it in the quoted price. |
| TCMP local excursion fee | EC$5 per person per local excursion entry | Certain local excursion users under the current TCMP fee schedule | Where to pay | The park's published 2023 fee sheet distinguishes this from the standard EC$15 visitor fee. Check with your boat operator which category applies. |
| TCMP mooring or anchoring fee | EC$60 per boat 24 hours | Yachts and boats using park moorings or paying the park anchoring fee | Where to pay | Mooring balls are provided to protect coral and sea-grass beds. Do not drop anchor on reef or sea grass. |
| Barbecue permit | EC$25 for 1 to 10 people; EC$45 for 11+ per permitted event | Organized barbecues in the park | Where to pay | Useful for charter groups or custom beach events. Ask local operators whether they secure this as part of your package. |
| Filming or wedding permit | EC$500 per permit | Commercial filming or weddings inside the park | Where to pay | Special-use permits should be arranged in advance with TCMP rather than assumed on arrival. |
Fee
up to 24 hours
TCMP's online payment system lists the standard park entry fee as XCD 15 per person. Some excursions include it in the quoted price.
per local excursion entry
The park's published 2023 fee sheet distinguishes this from the standard EC$15 visitor fee. Check with your boat operator which category applies.
24 hours
Mooring balls are provided to protect coral and sea-grass beds. Do not drop anchor on reef or sea grass.
per permitted event
Useful for charter groups or custom beach events. Ask local operators whether they secure this as part of your package.
per permit
Special-use permits should be arranged in advance with TCMP rather than assumed on arrival.