Fees · Destination Guide
Coralligenous walls, island caves, and storied wrecks across Sicily's wild western edge
Key fee: Egadi MPA individual scuba authorization
Latest official schedule located: EUR 10 daily, EUR 20 weekly, EUR 35 monthly, EUR 75 annual
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single destination-wide marine tag. The Egadi MPA uses activity-specific authorizations and charges, while Zingaro and local municipalities apply separate visitor fees. The latest detailed official MPA tariff located during this research was the 2023 schedule, so treat its amounts as a planning reference and verify the current travel-year rate through Blue Discovery, the MPA office, or the authorized operator.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egadi MPA individual scuba authorization |
Latest official schedule located: EUR 10 daily, EUR 20 weekly, EUR 35 monthly, EUR 75 annual
Selected daily, weekly, monthly, or annual period; confirm current-year tariff
| Independent scuba activity where permitted; solo diving remains prohibited |
| Blue Discovery electronic authorization system, the Egadi MPA office, or as directed by an authorized local center |
Published rules require approved sites, qualified assistance, and compliance with zonation. Do not assume independent access is allowed in Zone A or at guide-controlled sites. |
| Egadi MPA guided-dive contribution | Latest official schedule located: EUR 3 per diver per guided dive Per guided dive; confirm current-year tariff | Participants in guided scuba activities within the MPA | Normally collected or administered by the authorized dive operator | Ask whether the contribution and authorization are included in the quoted boat price. Annual implementing schedules can change. |
| Egadi MPA guided sea-watching contribution | Latest official schedule located: EUR 2.50 per excursionist Per excursion; confirm current-year tariff | Published schedule applies to guided sea-watching operators based outside the MPA; children aged 5 and under were exempt | Through the licensed excursion operator | The operator should explain whether the contribution is included. Current rules and exemptions must be rechecked. |
| Zingaro Nature Reserve entry | EUR 5 full; EUR 3 reduced under the current official visitor information Per visit | Reserve visitors; listed concessions and free-entry categories apply | At the open reserve entrance under the current electronic-payment process | Bring a payment method accepted by the reserve and check current opening, route restrictions, footwear rules, and fire-weather notices. |
| Municipal accommodation tax | Varies by municipality, lodging category, season, and exemption Usually charged per person per night within locally defined limits | Overnight guests where the relevant municipality imposes the tax | Collected by the accommodation | Ask the property whether tax is included in the booking total and whether cash, card, age, or stay-length rules apply. |
Fee
Selected daily, weekly, monthly, or annual period; confirm current-year tariff
Published rules require approved sites, qualified assistance, and compliance with zonation. Do not assume independent access is allowed in Zone A or at guide-controlled sites.
Per guided dive; confirm current-year tariff
Ask whether the contribution and authorization are included in the quoted boat price. Annual implementing schedules can change.
Per excursion; confirm current-year tariff
The operator should explain whether the contribution is included. Current rules and exemptions must be rechecked.
Per visit
Bring a payment method accepted by the reserve and check current opening, route restrictions, footwear rules, and fire-weather notices.
Usually charged per person per night within locally defined limits
Ask the property whether tax is included in the booking total and whether cash, card, age, or stay-length rules apply.