Fees · Destination Guide
Cold, clear freshwater diving within easy reach of Amsterdam and Utrecht
Key fee: Zandeiland 4 day permit token
EUR 10.00
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no national tourism levy or marine-park tag for these inland lakes. The main dive-specific charge is the mandatory Zandeiland 4 token, sold by Airdiving. Spiegelpolder and Blijkpolder are listed as free access, while Maarsseveense Plassen requires club-based permission. Overnight accommodation may add a municipality-specific tourist tax.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zandeiland 4 day permit token | EUR 10.00 One day | Each scuba diver or freediver using the official dive zone | Airdiving at Zandeiland 4 |
The individually numbered token must be displayed as instructed by Airdiving; scuba divers normally attach it visibly to the BCD. Freedivers should confirm the current display method when collecting it. Prices were checked on September 5, 2026; verify again before travel.
| Zandeiland 4 individual annual permit | EUR 30.00 Annual; current-year color and number system | Frequent individual scuba divers and freedivers | Airdiving at Zandeiland 4 | Useful for repeat regional visits. Carry the current year's physical token whenever entering the zone. |
| Zandeiland 4 dive-school annual permit | EUR 219.00 Annual operator or school permit | Dive schools and organized training providers | Airdiving at Zandeiland 4 | Schools should confirm group procedures, instructor responsibilities and any site scheduling requirements directly with Airdiving. |
| Spiegelpolder and Blijkpolder site access | No dive permit fee listed Per visit, subject to current local rules | Independent shore divers following the designated access rules | Not applicable | Free access does not remove parking, boat-safety, conservation or certification obligations. Recheck local signage before entry. |
| Maarsseveense Plassen access | Club membership or guest fee varies According to the permit-holding club | Members and explicitly accepted guests | Arrange directly with an authorized local dive club | This is not a public drop-in dive. Written or direct club confirmation should be obtained before traveling to the site. |
| Municipal tourist tax | Varies by municipality and accommodation Usually charged per stay or per night under local rules | Overnight visitors where the local municipality levies the tax | Collected by the accommodation | The destination spans more than one municipality, so confirm the amount in the final lodging quote rather than applying one regional rate. |
Fee
One day
The individually numbered token must be displayed as instructed by Airdiving; scuba divers normally attach it visibly to the BCD. Freedivers should confirm the current display method when collecting it. Prices were checked on September 5, 2026; verify again before travel.
Annual; current-year color and number system
Useful for repeat regional visits. Carry the current year's physical token whenever entering the zone.
Annual operator or school permit
Schools should confirm group procedures, instructor responsibilities and any site scheduling requirements directly with Airdiving.
Per visit, subject to current local rules
Free access does not remove parking, boat-safety, conservation or certification obligations. Recheck local signage before entry.
According to the permit-holding club
This is not a public drop-in dive. Written or direct club confirmation should be obtained before traveling to the site.
Usually charged per stay or per night under local rules
The destination spans more than one municipality, so confirm the amount in the final lodging quote rather than applying one regional rate.