St Lucia has many options for scuba divers. The Anse Chastanet is where you'll find the most amazing 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
Anse Chastanet, a resort on 600 acres, has two volcanic black beaches and pristine corals. The resort offers excellent snorkeling, scuba diving, and other non-motorized watersports. The resort offers complimentary guided hikes and relaxation on the beaches. There is also an organic farm on the estate and a chocolate lab.
Ansechastanet has been awarded numerous awards including five Best-of-Readers' Choice awards. It is great for beginners as well as more experienced divers. There are wrecks, wall diving and boat diving on the reef. Many divers enjoy night dives on the Anse Chastanet reef.
Dani Koyomaru
Scuba divers who want to dive in Saint Lucia have a few options. You have two choices: you can go to Rosemond's Trench (which is smaller but still impressive), or you can dive deeper. This place is known for its vast schools of tropical fish, large man-sized sponges, intricate coral formations, and huge schools. It is also an excellent place to view the Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles away from the coast lies the Daini Koyomaru ruin. This Japanese dredger sank in 1996. The wreck remains partially submerged. It is supported by the superstructure. Upturned decks are visible, as well as inscriptions in Japanese and other languages.
Dani Koyomaru dredger
The Daini Koyomaru dredged in 1996, a Japanese fishing vessel, is a fantastic wreck to dive. It measures approximately 74 meters long by 24 meters high. The dredger, which is sunken on its side now makes it a safe place for experienced divers to dive. French angelfish and garden eels are just a few of the many marine species that inhabit the dredger.
Another popular St Lucia dive location is the 165-foot Japanese dredger Lesleen M. Although this site has shallow depths, it is home to some fascinating creatures such as scorpionfish and flying dragonflies.
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 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. The site is home to numerous coral species and has an abundance of tropical fish. This area is also famous for its abundance of predators as well as cetaceans. Divers can observe the stunning marine biodiversity.