There are plenty of options for scuba diving in St Lucia. The Anse Chastanet Reef is home to some of the most stunning dives. These dives can be enjoyed by anyone, even those who don’t feel confident scuba diving. 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 snorkeling, scuba diving, and other non-motorized watersports. You can take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach or join a guided hike. The estate also houses an organic farm as well as a chocolate laboratory.
Ansechastanet has received numerous awards, including five Best Of Readers' Choice Awards. It is a great dive site for beginner divers as well as experienced divers. You will find wrecks, wall dives, and boat diving in the reef. Many divers love night diving on the Anse Chastanet coral reef.
Dani Koyomaru
There are a variety of options for scuba divers wanting to dive in Saint Lucia. You have the option to visit Rosemond's Trench which is smaller but no less impressive. Or, you can explore deeper waters. This place is known for its vast schools of tropical fish, large man-sized sponges, intricate coral formations, and huge schools. 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 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
Daini Koyomaru, a Japanese fishing ship, was dredged and is an incredible 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 reef is home for a variety of interesting creatures such as scorpionfish, flying garnards, and rays, despite its limited depths.
Soufriere Marine Management Area
The Soufriere Marine Management Area in St Lucia is an excellent place to dive and get close to the coral reefs. The marine management zone was created to preserve the area's pristine waters and support a healthy ecosystem. It was founded in response to environmental degradation, conflict among resource owners, and other factors. In particular, conflicts between scuba divers and local fishermen were critical to the creation of the SMMA.
Since 2004, the Soufriere Pintons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage area. It is protected as a nature preserve and hosts some of St Lucia's best diving. This site is home to many coral species, as well as a variety of tropical fish. The area is known for its passage of predators and cetaceans. Divers can also enjoy the beauty of the marine biodiversity.