St Lucia has many options for scuba divers. The Anse Chastanet Reef is home to some of the most stunning dives. These dives are suitable for all levels of scuba divers, even those who aren't comfortable diving. They can be accessed from 10 to 25 feet, and have some of most colorful 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. There are many water sports available, including snorkeling and scuba diving. You can take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach or join a guided hike. A chocolate laboratory and an organic farm are also located on the estate.
Ansechastanet has been awarded numerous awards including five Best-of-Readers' Choice awards. It is great for beginners as well as more 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. The site is well-known for its huge schools of tropical fish, man-sized sponges and intricate coral formations. You can also dive here to see the famous Saint Lucia coral reef system.
A few miles farther out from the coast is the Daini Koyomaru wreck. This Japanese dredger sank in 1996. The ship is partially submerged and the superstructure holds the wreck. Upturned decks are visible, as well as inscriptions in Japanese 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's 74 meters long and about twenty-four meters tall. The dredger, which is sunken on its side now makes it a safe place for experienced divers to dive. 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 spot is the 165-foot cargo vessel Lesleen M. This Japanese dredger is also a popular one. 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 area was created in order to protect the waters and maintain a healthy ecosystem. It was born out of conflict among resource users and environmental degradation. SMMA was especially created due to conflict between local fishermen and divers.
Since 2004, Soufriere pitons has been a UNESCO World Heritage location. It is managed as a nature reserve and features some of the best diving in St Lucia. This site is home to many coral species, as well as a variety of tropical fish. The passage of many species of cetaceans as well as predators is another reason for this area being so popular. Divers can observe the stunning marine biodiversity.