St Lucia has many options for scuba divers. Some of the most spectacular dives can be found near the Anse Chastanet reef. These dives are great for anyone, even if they don't feel comfortable scubadiving. They range between 10 and 25 feet and feature some of the most colorful corals.
Anse Chastanet Reef
The Anse Chastanet resort is located on a 600-acre estate with two volcanic black sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. The resort offers excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and non-motorized water sports. The resort offers complimentary guided hikes and relaxation on the beaches. The estate also houses an organic farm as well as 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. The reef features wrecks, wall diving, and boat diving. Night diving is a popular activity on the Anse Chastanet.
Dani Koyomaru
Divers who wish to dive in Saint Lucia can choose from a number of 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. The famous Saint Lucia underwater reef system can be viewed by diving here.
The Daini Koyomaru shipwreck is located a few miles further from the coast. 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 dragger
The Daini Koyomaru dredged in 1996, a Japanese fishing vessel, is a fantastic wreck to dive. It is approximately 74 meters in length and 24 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 site is the 165 foot cargo ship Lesleen M. It's a Japanese dredger. 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. The marine management areas were created to protect and enhance the ecosystem's health. Its establishment was inspired by environmental degradation and conflict among resource users. SMMA's creation was made possible by conflicts between local fishermen, scuba divers, and other fisherman.
Since 2004, the Soufriere Pictons site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is protected as a nature preserve and hosts some of St Lucia's best diving. The site is home to numerous coral species and has an abundance of tropical fish. The passage of many species of cetaceans as well as predators is another reason for this area being so popular. Divers will also be able to see the incredible marine biodiversity.