St Lucia has many diving options. The Anse Chastanet is where you'll find the most amazing dives. These dives are suitable for all levels of scuba divers, even those who aren't comfortable diving. These dives are between 10 and 25 feet long and include some of the most beautiful corals.
Anse Chastanet Reef
Anse Chastanet Resort is situated on a 600-acre estate that includes two beaches of volcanic black and pristine 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. There is also an organic farm on the estate and a chocolate lab.
Anse Chastanet has won numerous awards, including five Best of Readers' Choice awards. It is both a great place to learn and a great spot for experienced divers. The reef features wrecks, wall diving, and boat diving. Many divers love night diving on the Anse Chastanet coral reef.
Dani Koyomaru
Divers who wish to dive in Saint Lucia can choose from a number of options. You have two choices: you can go to Rosemond's Trench (which is smaller but still impressive), or you can dive 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.
Just a few miles off the coast is Daini Koyomaru's wreck. In 1996, this Japanese dredger was sunk. Although the ship is partially submerged, the superstructure keeps the wreck upright. There are visible inscriptions in Japanese or other languages, and upturned decks can be seen.
Dani Koyomaru dredger
It is an amazing wreck to dive. The Daini Koyomaru, which was a Japanese fishing boat, was dredged in 1996. It is approximately 74 meters in length and 24 meters high. The dredger can be sunk on its side and is now safe for experienced divers. Among its resident marine life are French angelfish, garden eels, moray eels, and barracudas.
Another popular St Lucia dive site is the 165 foot cargo ship Lesleen M. It's a Japanese dredger. 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 in St Lucia's Soufriere Marine Management Area is a great way to get closer to the island's beautiful coral reefs. This marine management area was established to preserve the waters and foster a healthy ecosystem. It was established because of environmental degradation and conflict between resource users. SMMA was especially created due to conflict between local fishermen and divers.
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. You will find many coral species here, and a lot of tropical fish. The area is known for its passage of predators and cetaceans. Divers can also enjoy the beauty of the marine biodiversity.