There are several good scuba diving sites in St Lucia. Trou Diable (Anse Chastanet), Trou Diable (Anse Cochon North & South) are just a few of the many good scuba dive sites. Because of the strong currents running over the plateau, drift diving is possible here. This area is home to large shoals and nurse sharks as well as turtles and sting rays.
Anse Chastanet
Anse Chastanet in St Lucia is known for its unusual marine life and popularity as a scuba diving spot. The reef stretches from 20 to 140 feet in depth and is home to over 150 different species of fish. It's also a popular location for underwater photographers.
The Anse Chastanet resort is located in an idyllic setting near the Pitons and close to the island's best reefs. Since opening in 1968, the resort has expanded to include 48 rooms and beautiful views over the surrounding area. It's located between two ridges, and a steep hillside, which gives it a stunning location.
Anse Chastanet offers the perfect place to enjoy scuba diving in St Lucia, as well as many other activities. Guests can use the resort's custom-built trails, take yoga classes or sail with the resort's yacht sailing yacht. They can also enjoy a treatment at the Kai Belte Spa, relax on one of the many beach hammocks, and enjoy complimentary guided hikes and walks through the six-acre estate.
Trou Diable
Trou Diable is an excellent place to start your scuba diving vacation to St Lucia. This amazing coral reef is 40 feet deep. Divers may circle the reef at 100 feet and observe a variety of turtles and tropical fish.
Whether you're an experienced diver or looking for a new challenge, there are many options for diving in Saint Lucia. The east coast has excellent coral reefs. Both the north and south end are ideal due to the protection from the easterly trade winds as well as potentially dangerous wave conditions. Saint Lucia is also home to a number of experienced dive operators. Many of these can be found near major resorts on the island. This makes it an ideal place to take a certification or beginner course.
Scuba diving Saint Lucia truly is an extraordinary experience. It is a popular destination for scuba divers due to its warm waters, rich marine life and stunning wrecks. This paradise is home to 22 world-class dive sites that are perfect for novices and experienced divers alike.
Anse Cochon North & South
Anse Cochon North & South Reef offer two sites for scuba divers, located between these islands. Both sites can be reached from the beach, and they range in depth between 10-40 feet. These dive sites are perfect for both beginner and intermediate divers. While the northern side of the reef is home to more coral, reef fish are plentiful at either end. You can expect to see octopus as well, sea whips, trumpetfish, and sea whips.
Anse Cochon’s south end has the Lesleen M. It is an old cargo vessel that the Fisheries Department of Saint Lucia converted into an artificial reef in 1986. The seagrass beds that attract many species of fish surround the sunk vessel. Barracudas and stingrays may be seen on the wreck, as it was deliberately sunk to be a dive site.