There are plenty of options for scuba diving in St Lucia. You will find some spectacular dives near the Anse Chastanet. These dives are suitable for all levels of scuba divers, even those who aren't comfortable diving. They are 10-25 feet in length and contain some of the best corals.
Anse Chastanet Reef
Anse Chastanet is located on 600 acres of land with two beaches of volcanic black sand and beautiful coral reefs. The resort offers excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and non-motorized water sports. You can either relax on the beach, or take part in guided hikes. An organic farm and chocolate laboratory are located on the estate.
Anse Chastanet was awarded five Best of Readers Choice awards. This is an excellent site for both novice and 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
There are a variety of options for scuba divers wanting to dive in Saint Lucia. You can either visit Rosemond's Trench or go deeper. This place is known for its vast schools of tropical fish, large man-sized sponges, intricate coral formations, and huge schools. Diving here is also a great way to see the famous Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles away from the coast lies the Daini Koyomaru ruin. This Japanese dredger went down in 1996. The ship is partially submerged and the superstructure holds the wreck. There are visible inscriptions in Japanese or other languages, and upturned decks can be seen.
Dani Koyomaru dredger
Daini Koyomaru, an old Japanese fishing vessel, was dredged to its current location in 1996. It's a spectacular wreck to dive. It measures 74m in length and is approximately twenty-four meters high. It is now a safe diving site for advanced divers, with its sides sunk. It is home to a variety of marine life, including garden eels and moray eels as well as barracudas.
The 165-foot cargo ship Lesleen M, a Japanese dredger, is another popular St Lucia dive site. While the depths of this dive site are limited, the reef is home to a number of fascinating creatures, including scorpionfish, flying gurnard, and rays.
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 areas were created to protect and enhance the ecosystem's health. 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-Pitons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage. 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.