There are plenty of options for scuba diving in St Lucia. The Anse Chastanet is where you'll find the most amazing dives. These dives are great for anyone, even if they don't feel comfortable scubadiving. They have the largest variety of corals and range in height from 10 to 25 ft.
Anse Chastanet Reef
The Anse Chastanet resort is located on a 600-acre estate with two volcanic black sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. You can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling at the resort. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy complimentary guided hikes. The estate is also home to an organic farm and a chocolate laboratory.
Anse Chastanet has won numerous awards, including five Best of Readers' Choice awards. It's a great site for novice divers and more experienced divers. There are wrecks, wall diving and boat diving on the reef. Night diving is a popular activity on the Anse Chastanet.
Dani Koyomaru
Saint Lucia offers divers a range of diving options. You can either visit Rosemond's Trench or go deeper. This is a site known for its impressive coral formations and large schools of tropical seafood. Diving here is also a great way to see the famous Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles from the coast, the Daini Koyomaru is a wreck. This Japanese dredger fell in 1996. The ship is still partially submerged, and the wreck is propped up by the superstructure. As well as inscribed Japanese and other languages, there are visible upturned decks.
Dani Koyomaru dredger
The Daini Koyomaru dredged in 1996, a Japanese fishing vessel, is a fantastic wreck to dive. It measures 74m in length and is approximately twenty-four meters high. The dredger has been turned on its side to make it safe for novice divers. It is home to a variety of marine life, including garden eels and moray eels as well as barracudas.
Another popular St Lucia dive location is the 165-foot Japanese dredger Lesleen M. The depths at this site are not very deep, but the reef is home a lot of fascinating creatures like scorpionfish, flying grunards, and even rays.
Soufriere Marine Management Area
You can dive in St Lucia's Soufriere Marine Management Area to see the beautiful coral reefs. This marine management area was established to preserve the waters and foster a healthy ecosystem. Its establishment was inspired by environmental degradation and conflict among resource users. The SMMA was primarily created because of conflicts between local fishermen and scuba divers.
Since 2004, the Soufriere Pintons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage area. It is managed as a nature reserve and features some of the best diving in St Lucia. It is home to numerous coral species as well as an abundance of tropical fish. This area is also known for the passage of various species of cetaceans and predators. Divers can also observe the beautiful marine biodiversity.