Fees · Destination Guide
Black Sea reef and historic wreck diving, with Golden Sands beaches and Varna culture ashore
Key fee: Municipal overnight accommodation tourist tax
EUR 0.10 to EUR 1.53 per occupied night, statutory national municipal range; actual local charge varies
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Bulgaria uses the euro (EUR) in 2026. Operator, attraction and municipal accommodation charges are separate. Public listings show representative local dive and sightseeing prices, not guaranteed reservations. A single region-wide recreational scuba marine-park tag was not verified; do not invent one, but ask each center about site access, wreck permissions, boat and protected-area costs. Municipal tourist tax applies through accommodation according to the relevant local rate. Prices and access rules can change; confirm before booking.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal overnight accommodation tourist tax | EUR 0.10 to EUR 1.53 per occupied night, statutory national municipal range; actual local charge varies Per accommodation night | Overnight guests | Usually charged or collected by registered accommodation provider | The Ministry of Finance states the statutory rate range; it does not establish a single Golden Sands or Varna property charge. Confirm your booking breakdown. Ministry of Finance. |
| Baracuda advertised single guided dive | EUR 45 advertised; reconfirm Per listed dive; details and dates subject to operator | Scuba divers meeting operator prerequisites | Baracuda Dive Center, directly | The published tariff is indicative; obtain date-specific confirmation of a boat, equipment, transport, cylinder and any fee. Operator listing. |
| Baracuda advertised two-dive package | EUR 75 advertised; reconfirm Per listed two-dive package | Eligible scuba divers | Baracuda Dive Center, directly | Package availability and which site or wreck is included have not been verified for a travel date. Operator listing. |
| Baracuda introductory scuba experience | EUR 75 advertised; reconfirm Per introductory experience | Eligible first-time scuba participants | Baracuda Dive Center, directly | Confirm instructor ratios, medical requirements, minimum age, location, duration and actual inclusion. Operator listing. |
| Varna Archaeological Museum | EUR 10 advertised adult entry; check current ticket Single admission | Museum visitors | Museum ticket office or official admission channel | Admission and concession rates depend on museum policy. Official museum prices. |
| Roman Thermae archaeological complex | EUR 4 advertised adult entry; check current ticket Single admission | Sightseeing visitors | Attraction ticket office | Check seasonal opening and actual admission. Official visitor details. |
| Aladzha Monastery | EUR 5 advertised adult admission; check current ticket Single admission, seasonally open | Sightseeing visitors | Monastery or museum ticket office | The monastery closes December through February according to municipal tourism information. Official page. |
| Balchik University Botanical Garden | EUR 10 advertised adult admission; confirm Single botanical-garden admission | Garden visitors | University Botanical Garden ticket office | The Palace has a separate entry charge. Garden operator. |
| Balchik Palace | EUR 10 advertised adult admission; confirm Single Palace admission | Palace visitors | Palace ticket office | This does not include the separately operated university botanical garden. Official visitor information. |
| Pobiti Kamani Stone Forest | EUR 3 advertised adult entry; confirm Single admission | Nature and history visitors | Site ticket office | Confirm hours and any current pricing changes before the inland trip. Municipal source. |
| Recreational scuba marine-park tag or wreck-specific permit | No uniform destination-wide fee verified Site dependent, if imposed | Scuba and any restricted underwater cultural or protected sites | Ask a licensed local dive center or the competent site authority | No evidence established a Bonaire-style mandatory tag for this region. This does not establish unrestricted access, especially for wrecks or protected areas; site permission and historic-artifact rules still apply. |
Fee
Per accommodation night
The Ministry of Finance states the statutory rate range; it does not establish a single Golden Sands or Varna property charge. Confirm your booking breakdown. Ministry of Finance.
Per listed dive; details and dates subject to operator
The published tariff is indicative; obtain date-specific confirmation of a boat, equipment, transport, cylinder and any fee. Operator listing.
Per listed two-dive package
Package availability and which site or wreck is included have not been verified for a travel date. Operator listing.
Per introductory experience
Confirm instructor ratios, medical requirements, minimum age, location, duration and actual inclusion. Operator listing.
Single admission
Admission and concession rates depend on museum policy. Official museum prices.
Single admission
Check seasonal opening and actual admission. Official visitor details.
Single admission, seasonally open
The monastery closes December through February according to municipal tourism information. Official page.
Single botanical-garden admission
The Palace has a separate entry charge. Garden operator.
Single Palace admission
This does not include the separately operated university botanical garden. Official visitor information.
Single admission
Confirm hours and any current pricing changes before the inland trip. Municipal source.
Site dependent, if imposed
No evidence established a Bonaire-style mandatory tag for this region. This does not establish unrestricted access, especially for wrecks or protected areas; site permission and historic-artifact rules still apply.