There are plenty of options for scuba diving in St Lucia. Some of the most spectacular dives can be found near the Anse Chastanet reef. Even those who don't normally feel comfortable scuba diving can enjoy these dives. They are 10-25 feet in length and contain some of the best corals.
Anse Chastanet Reef
Anse Chastanet, a resort on 600 acres, has two volcanic black beaches and pristine corals. The resort offers excellent snorkeling, scuba diving, and other non-motorized watersports. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy complimentary guided hikes. The estate is also home to an organic farm and a chocolate laboratory.
Ansechastanet has won many awards, including five Best in Readers' Selection awards. It is both a great place to learn and a great spot for experienced divers. The reef features wrecks, wall diving, and boat diving. Many divers love night diving on the Anse Chastanet coral reef.
Dani Koyomaru
Saint Lucia offers divers a range of diving options. There are two options for divers who want to dive in Saint Lucia: Rosemond's Trench is smaller but just as impressive; or deeper waters. This place is known for its vast schools of tropical fish, large man-sized sponges, intricate coral formations, and huge schools. It is also an excellent place to view the Saint Lucia reef system.
Just a few miles off the coast is Daini Koyomaru's wreck. This Japanese dredger fell in 1996. The ship is still partially submerged, and the wreck is propped up by the superstructure. You can see the upturned decks and inscriptions in Japanese as well as other languages.
Dani Koyomaru Dredger
The Daini Koyomaru dredged in 1996, a Japanese fishing vessel, is a fantastic wreck to dive. It is approximately 74m long and twenty-fourm high. Sunk on its side, the dredger is now a safe dive site for experienced divers. French angelfishes, garden eels (moray eels), and barracudas are just some of its marine inhabitants.
Another popular St Lucia dive location is the 165-foot Japanese dredger Lesleen M. Although the dive site is only shallow, it's home to many fascinating creatures like scorpionfish and flying gurnard.
Soufriere Marine Management Area
Scuba diving is an amazing way to experience the beauty of coral reefs in St Lucia's Soufriere Marine Management Area. The marine management area was created to protect the pristine waters and promote a healthy ecosystem. It was established because of environmental degradation and conflict between resource users. SMMA was especially created due to conflict between local fishermen and divers.
The Soufriere Pitons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. It is managed to be a nature reserve. This site boasts some the best diving in St Lucia. It is home to numerous coral species as well as an abundance of tropical fish. This area is well-known for their passage of numerous species of cetaceans, as well predators. Divers can observe the stunning marine biodiversity.