You have many options when it comes to scuba diving in St Lucia. Near the Anse Chastanet coral reef, you will find some of the most breathtaking dives. These dives are accessible to anyone who isn't used to scuba diving. They have the largest variety of corals and range in height from 10 to 25 ft.
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 dive, snorkeling, as well as non-motorized watersports. The resort offers complimentary guided hikes and relaxation on the beaches. An organic farm and chocolate laboratory are located on the estate.
Ansechastanet has won many awards, including five Best in Readers' Selection awards. This is an excellent site for both novice and experienced divers. You will find wrecks, wall dives, and boat diving in the reef. Night diving is popular at the Anse Chastanet.
Dani Koyomaru
Saint Lucia has many options for divers who are interested in diving. 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 site is known for its large schools of tropical fish, giant man-sized sponges, and intricate coral formations. It is also an excellent place to view the Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles farther out from the coast is the Daini Koyomaru wreck. In 1996, this Japanese dredger was sunk. The wreck remains partially submerged. It is supported by the superstructure. The ship's decks are visible and there are inscriptions in Japanese, English, and other languages.
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 is approximately 74m long and twenty-fourm high. The dredger has been turned on its side to make it safe for novice divers. French angelfish, garden and moray-eels, as well as barracudas, are some of the marine life that live in the dredger.
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
Scuba diving in St Lucia's Soufriere Marine Management Area is a great way to get closer to the island's 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 was created in response to conflicts between local fishermen (scuba divers) and the SMMA.
Since 2004, the Soufriere Pintons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage area. 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.