Fees · Destination Guide
Zakynthos
Ionian caves, turtle beaches, and easy day-boat diving
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 23 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
- Climate Crisis Resilience Fee - Nov-Mar often EUR 0.50 to EUR 4 per room or unit per night; Apr-Oct often EUR 2 to EUR 15 per room or unit per night depending on accommodation category
- National Marine Park visitor access - No standalone visitor tag published for normal beach, snorkel, canoe, swimming, or guided dive access
- Typical payment pattern: Zakynthos does not have a Bonairestyle diver tag.
What people usually pay
Zakynthos does not have a Bonaire-style diver tag. Budget instead for Greece's accommodation-based Climate Crisis Resilience Fee, operator trip fees, and compliance with National Marine Park rules. The marine park restrictions are mandatory even when no separate visitor permit is sold.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Crisis Resilience Fee | Nov-Mar often EUR 0.50 to EUR 4 per room or unit per night; Apr-Oct often EUR 2 to EUR 15 per room or unit per night depending on accommodation category Charged per room, apartment, villa, or short-term rental unit per night | Paid accommodation stays in Greece | Paid locally to the hotel, room provider, or host, usually at check-in or check-out | Fees vary by accommodation type and season. Package prices may not include this local charge, so budget for it separately and keep the receipt. |
| National Marine Park visitor access | No standalone visitor tag published for normal beach, snorkel, canoe, swimming, or guided dive access Rules apply year-round, with nesting season controls strongest from May to October | All visitors entering park beaches or waters | Not sold; follow posted NMPZ rules and use responsible licensed operators | Park rules restrict boating, fishing, mooring, watersports, beach use, and turtle observation. Lack of a fee does not mean lack of regulation. |
| Guided dive, snorkel, freedive, and turtle boat trips | Varies by operator, certification, gear rental, and trip length Per trip, course, package, or private charter | Scuba divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and non-diver boat guests | Dive centers, freedive schools, and licensed boat operators | In peak summer, pre-book morning trips and ask whether marine park briefings, fuel surcharges, gear rental, photos, and hotel transfers are included. |
| Navagio and restricted-area compliance | No access fee; fines or enforcement can apply for violations Until local authorities change restrictions | Visitors approaching Shipwreck Beach, viewpoints, cliffs, or restricted zones | Not applicable | Do not treat social media access reports as official. Check current rules before booking a boat or driving to the viewpoint. |