You have many options when it comes to scuba diving in St Lucia. The Anse Chastanet Reef is home to some of the most stunning dives. 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 resort can be found on 600-acres of land. It has two beaches with volcanic black sand and pristine coral reefs. You can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling at the resort. Relax on the beach and take guided hikes. A chocolate laboratory and an organic farm are also located on the estate.
Anse Chastanet was awarded five Best of Readers Choice awards. It is both a great place to learn and a great spot for experienced divers. You can also find wrecks, boat diving, and wall diving. Night dives are popular on the Anse Chastanet Reef.
Dani Koyomaru
Saint Lucia offers divers a range of diving options. You have the option to visit Rosemond's Trench which is smaller but no less impressive. Or, you can explore deeper waters. This is a site known for its impressive coral formations and large schools of tropical seafood. It is also an excellent place to view the Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles from the coast, the Daini Koyomaru is a wreck. In 1996, this Japanese dredger was sunk. The wreck of the ship can still be seen partially submerged. 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. The dredger has been turned on its side to make it safe for novice divers. French angelfishes, garden eels (moray eels), and barracudas are just some of its marine inhabitants.
The 165-foot cargo ship Lesleen M, a Japanese dredger, is another popular St Lucia dive site. The reef is home for a variety of interesting creatures such as scorpionfish, flying garnards, and rays, despite its limited depths.
Soufriere Marine Management Area
Scuba diving in St Lucia’s Soufriere Marine Management Area allows you to explore the stunning coral reefs. The marine management areas were created to protect and enhance the ecosystem's health. It was established because of environmental degradation and conflict between resource users. In particular, conflicts between scuba divers and local fishermen were critical to the creation of the SMMA.
Since 2004, the Soufriere Pictons site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is managed as an area of nature reserve, and offers 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 well-known for their passage of numerous species of cetaceans, as well predators. Divers have the opportunity to observe the amazing marine biodiversity.