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No — as of June 2026, no separate snorkeling fee is itemized in Komodo National Park’s current fee tables. Snorkelers pay the standard park entrance fee (Rp 250,000 per person per day for foreign visitors; Rp 50,000 weekday or Rp 75,000 on Sundays and public holidays for Indonesian citizens) plus the harbor fee, and that is it for activity charges. Under the old tariff regulation PP 12/2014, a Rp 15,000 snorkeling activity fee did exist as a distinct line item — but that fee does not appear in any 2026 fee table. Whether the new regulation PP 36/2024 formally abolished it or whether operators now bundle it silently into their service fees is something we cannot confirm from public sources. The honest guidance: confirm with your operator before you depart.
This distinction matters for your trip budget, because it affects how snorkelers and divers pay differently. Divers still owe a Rp 25,000 per person per day diving surcharge on top of their entrance fee. Snorkelers, under every current source we have tracked, are not charged that surcharge. That is the practical fee advantage of snorkeling over diving in the park.
Where This Fee Confusion Comes From
The Komodo fee structure has changed at least twice in the past decade, and online sources have not kept pace. The old PP 12/2014 tariff was in place for years, and its line items — foreigner entrance Rp 150,000 on weekdays, Rp 225,000 on Sundays and public holidays; domestic Rp 5,000 / Rp 7,500; snorkeling activity Rp 15,000; diving Rp 25,000; wildlife observation Rp 10,000 — are still quoted on dozens of travel blogs that have not been updated.
In late 2024 the government introduced PP 36/2024, a new KLHK (Ministry of Environment and Forestry) non-tax revenue tariff schedule. The tariff increase was large enough to trigger protests and strikes by Labuan Bajo boat operators in October 2024. Under the new structure, the foreigner entrance fee moved to Rp 250,000 per person per day, and the domestic rate to Rp 50,000 / Rp 75,000. The snorkeling activity surcharge, which had been only Rp 15,000, does not appear in any post-2024 fee table we have found. The diving surcharge of Rp 25,000 per day does still appear and is widely cited.
The practical result: if you are snorkeling, the activity surcharge question resolves in your favor under current information. No operator we are aware of quotes a separate snorkel add-on in 2026. But fee schedules can change, and our sources are secondary — no verified text of the PP 36/2024 annex for Komodo was independently confirmed at the time of writing. Treat all figures on this page as last verified June 2026; confirm with your operator before departure.
The Full Breakdown: What Snorkelers Actually Pay
Understanding the full fee stack matters because individual components are paid at different points and sometimes in different currencies. Here is the itemized picture for a typical one-day snorkeling trip from Labuan Bajo.
| Fee Item | Foreign Visitor | Indonesian Citizen (WNI) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entrance fee (weekday) | Rp 250,000 / person / day | Rp 50,000 / person / day | High (multi-source 2026) |
| Park entrance fee (Sunday / public holiday) | Rp 250,000 / person / day | Rp 75,000 / person / day | Medium (2 sources, no official text seen) |
| Harbor / port fee | Rp 25,000 / person | Rp 25,000 / person | High |
| Snorkeling activity surcharge | Not itemized in 2026 tables | Not itemized in 2026 tables | See note below |
| Diving surcharge (divers only — snorkelers exempt) | Rp 25,000 / diver / day | Rp 25,000 / diver / day | High |
| Conservation fee (reported by some 2026 sources) | Rp 100,000 / person | Rp 10,000 / person | Contested — some sources include, some omit |
| Ranger / naturalist fee (island landings only) | Rp 200,000 / group up to 5 (Komodo or Rinca); Rp 150,000 / group up to 5 (Padar) | Same | High on amounts; applies only if landing on island |
| Drone permit | Rp 2,000,000 / unit / day | Rp 2,000,000 / unit / day | Single source — verify |
Snorkeling activity surcharge note: Under PP 12/2014 this was Rp 15,000 per person. It does not appear in any 2026 fee schedule. We cannot confirm whether PP 36/2024 formally removed it or whether operators absorb or bundle it. No separate snorkel fee is itemized as of June 2026 — confirm with your operator.
What the Total Actually Looks Like in Your Pocket
Operators are consistent on one piece of advice: bring cash. Park fees are paid in Indonesian rupiah at the entry point or via crew on the boat, and card payments are not standard at Komodo ticketing counters.
For a foreign visitor on a standard full-day itinerary covering Padar viewpoint, Komodo Island (dragons), Pink Beach, and Manta Point — with at least one island landing — the realistic range is Rp 400,000 to Rp 550,000 in total park cash. That range accounts for the entrance fee (Rp 250,000), harbor fee (Rp 25,000), the ranger fee split across your group, and whether the contested conservation fee of Rp 100,000 is collected on your trip. Some operators tell guests Rp 375,000 for a snorkel-only day with no island landing, which skips the ranger fee entirely.
For Indonesian citizens, the total is dramatically lower: roughly Rp 75,000 to Rp 135,000 for a weekday snorkel day without island landing, rising to Rp 175,000 or more if ranger fees and conservation charges apply.
The one fee proposal that regularly surfaces in search results and social media — a Rp 3,750,000 per year “membership” scheme floated in 2022 — was cancelled and never implemented. Figures of Rp 400,000 to Rp 500,000 that appear as flat daily entry quotes in some older posts are either bundled tour totals or references to that scrapped proposal. The regulated entrance fee is Rp 250,000 for foreigners, not Rp 400,000.
How the Booking System Works in 2026
Since approximately April 2026, park tickets for Komodo National Park are reportedly handled through SiORA — Sistem Informasi Online Reservasi Wisata Alam — the government’s official online nature-tourism reservation platform. Walk-in ticket sales at the gate are said to have ended under this system, with pre-booking two to three days in advance the standard expectation. In practice, most established tour operators handle the SiORA booking on your behalf as part of their service. If you are arranging travel independently, ask your boat operator whether they manage ticketing or whether you need to book directly.
This matters for fee questions because if the operator books the tickets, you pay them the park fee cash and they process it. If fees change or a new activity surcharge is reinstated, an operator booking on your behalf should know before you depart. One more reason to confirm the full fee breakdown with whoever is running your boat.
Note: SiORA’s mandatory status and April 2026 permanent-booking date are reported from secondary sources only; no official park notice was independently verified at the time of writing. Last verified June 2026.
Does the Snorkeler’s Fee Advantage Change What You Should Book?
The Rp 25,000 diving surcharge is genuinely small — roughly USD 1.50 at current exchange rates. On a trip that already costs Rp 1.4 million to Rp 1.6 million (approximately USD 85–100) for a shared speedboat day, the surcharge is not a financial argument for choosing snorkeling over diving or vice versa. Choose based on what the water delivers, not on a minor fee difference.
What the fee structure does tell you is that the park does not charge snorkelers extra for being in the water at dedicated snorkel sites. You are not paying a penalty for choosing snorkeling. The entrance fee covers your access to the marine environment whether you are at the surface or holding a regulator.
If you are deciding between snorkeling and diving for your Komodo trip, the more useful comparison is what you actually see at each depth level. Mantas feed in the top 0–5 meters and are genuinely visible to snorkelers at Karang Makassar (Manta Point). Green turtles at Siaba Besar cruise in 2–6 meters of water and are excellent for snorkelers. The wall action at Batu Bolong and the pelagic schools at Castle Rock and Crystal Rock sit at 15–30 meters and are diving territory only. Fee itemization is a secondary consideration.
Ready to plan the logistics? Use our planning form or reach out via WhatsApp — our concierge can confirm current park fees with operators, help you choose the right itinerary for your skill level, and connect you with Komodo Luxury, our partner operator within Juara Holding Group. No one can pay to change what we publish here; if you use our free guidance and proceed with a partner, they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate snorkeling fee in Komodo National Park in 2026?
No separate snorkeling fee is itemized in any 2026 fee schedule. Under the old PP 12/2014 tariff a Rp 15,000 snorkeling activity fee existed, but it does not appear in current tables after the PP 36/2024 tariff revision. Snorkelers pay the park entrance fee and harbor fee only. We cannot confirm whether the snorkeling line item was formally abolished or bundled — verify with your operator, last verified June 2026.
Do snorkelers pay less than divers in Komodo?
Yes, by Rp 25,000 per person per day. Divers owe a diving activity surcharge on top of the standard entrance fee; snorkelers do not. In practice the difference is around USD 1.50 at current rates — a minor factor in trip planning, but a real one.
How much cash should I bring for Komodo park fees as a foreign snorkeler?
Operators generally advise bringing Rp 400,000–550,000 in cash for a full-day itinerary that includes Padar, a Komodo Island landing for dragon viewing, Pink Beach, and Manta Point. A snorkel-only day with no island landing can be closer to Rp 275,000–375,000, depending on whether the contested conservation fee of Rp 100,000 is collected on your trip. Confirm the exact amount with your operator the evening before departure.
Are Komodo park fees included in the tour price?
Almost never on shared day boats. The standard tour price for a shared speedboat full-day trip — typically Rp 1.4 million to Rp 1.6 million per person — almost always excludes park fees, with a note asking you to bring Rp 400,000–550,000 in cash. Private charters occasionally bundle fees into the quoted price; confirm this explicitly at booking. Liveaboards vary: some collect fees cash via crew, others factor them into the per-person rate.
What is the current Komodo park entrance fee for Indonesian citizens in 2026?
Indonesian citizens (WNI) pay Rp 50,000 per person on weekdays and Rp 75,000 per person on Sundays and public holidays, plus Rp 25,000 harbor fee. Ranger fees and any conservation charge apply the same way as for foreign visitors. The full domestic fee stack for a day with one island landing typically runs Rp 135,000–175,000 depending on which fees are collected on the day. All figures last verified June 2026 — confirm with your operator.
For the complete, itemized fee breakdown including ranger fees by island, harbor charges, and multi-day calculations, see our Komodo Park Fees for Snorkelers 2026 pillar page. Or plan your trip with us and we will walk through the fee stack for your specific itinerary.