The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) remains committed to fostering sustainable tourism while enhancing the visitor experience.
As part of this effort, GTA has introduced a phased user fee structure for the Molinere/Beauséjour Marine Protected Area (MPA), home to the world’s first underwater sculpture park.
Grenada’s tourism industry has experienced 26 consecutive months of growth, with 2024 visitor arrivals surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 20%. To sustain this momentum and further improve the MPA, significant upgrades have been made, including the addition of 29 new sculptures, 2 sculpture replacements, 19 moorings for safer access, an 8-seat underwater wedding chapel, and a GRENADA sign at Grand Mal.
Aligned with the nation’s commitment to responsible tourism, conservation efforts within the MPA have been strengthened with increased daily patrols to protect marine biodiversity, enforce environmental regulations and maintain the pristine waters.
To support these ongoing initiatives, a nominal user fee for entry to the MPA will be implemented as follows:
- 15 May 2025: US$3.50 per person, per visit
- 1 October 2026: US$7 per person, per visit
- 1 October 2027: US$10 per person, per visit
This fee applies to all visitors, including divers, snorkellers, and explorers, and can be paid directly via the Pure Grenada Payment Portal at www.puregrenada.com/gtapaymentportal
Additionally, amendments to the Fisheries Act will introduce new fees applicable to various marine activities, including:
- Overnight yacht charter: US$25 or EC$67 per day
- Permit to use a yacht buoy/mooring for 1 hour: US$10 or EC$27
- Scuba dive fee: US$10 or EC$27 per person per day
- Snorkel fee: US$10 or EC$27 per person per day
- Other vessels (kayaks, glass-bottom boats, free divers, etc.): US$10 or EC$27 per person per day
These measures will allow for continued reinvestment in the MPA and Grenada’s marine tourism sector, ensuring these natural assets remain world-class attractions while supporting long-term conservation and local community benefits. Future upgrades are also planned to further enhance the park’s capacity and offerings.
“We appreciate the continued support of our tourism stakeholders as we work to maintain and enhance the natural beauty that makes Grenada a unique and sought-after destination,” said Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “By investing in our tourism assets today, we are securing a vibrant and sustainable future for generations to come.”
GTA
In 2014 the cost was $5 EC to snorkel at the Sculpture park. We got a wrist band to prove we paid.
Now you want $30 EC oh, my mistake, you think you are part of the USA and are constantly issuing prices in USD Are you REALLY an INDEPENDENT COUNTRY??? Because you may ACCEPT foreign currency BUT as an INDEPENDENT COUNTRY you MAY NOT continually DEMAND IT!!! You need to offer your prices in EC FIRST! As a local why the hell would I want to pay $30 EC for a visit too the Sculpture Park??? Stop putting ridiculous prices on so called tourist attractions!
A bad idea.
It’s funny there were no financial number available to public for installing the sculptures other than artificial reefs and the big hype about generating tourists dollars…
If installing the sculptures did not make economic sense, why installed them.
Is there an increase in visitors due to sculptures…I get chuckle of tunnel vision with great fanfare to garner public support by giving the false impression that this is/was so unique to Grenada when in fact there are many other artificial reefs in the region which attract divers….in other words the sculptures are not a die to do or bucket lists for avid divers.
Interesting. Can you share your ideas for Grenada’s development of its tourism product?
This is a joke.
Why are yachts and unwarranted traffic allowed to pay to visit/stay in a marine protected area?
What are we protecting the stupid-looking sculptures or marine species? If the answer is marine species, why are the sculptures there in the first place?