St Lucia offers many opportunities for scuba diving. Near the Anse Chastanet coral reef, you will find some of the most breathtaking dives. Even those who don't normally feel comfortable scuba diving can enjoy these dives. They have the largest variety of corals and range in height from 10 to 25 ft.
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. 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 received 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 has wrecks and wall diving. There is also boat diving. Many divers enjoy night dives on the Anse Chastanet reef.
Dani Koyomaru
There are a variety of options for scuba divers wanting to dive in Saint Lucia. 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 place is known for its vast schools of tropical fish, large man-sized sponges, intricate coral formations, and huge schools. Diving here is also a great way to see the famous Saint Lucia reef system.
Just a few miles off the coast is Daini Koyomaru's wreck. This Japanese dredger went down in 1996. The ship is partially submerged and the superstructure holds the wreck. There are visible inscriptions in Japanese or other languages, and upturned decks can be seen.
Dani Koyomaru dragger
Daini Koyomaru, an old Japanese fishing vessel, was dredged to its current location in 1996. It's a spectacular wreck to dive. It measures approximately 74 meters long by 24 meters high. The dredger can be sunk on its side and is now safe for experienced divers. French angelfish and garden eels are just a few of the many marine species that inhabit the dredger.
Another popular St Lucia diving spot is the Lesleen M, an 165-foot Japanese dredger. Although the dive site is only shallow, it's home to many fascinating creatures like scorpionfish and flying gurnard.
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 founded in response to environmental degradation, conflict among resource owners, and other factors. SMMA was created in response to conflicts between local fishermen (scuba divers) and the SMMA.
The Soufriere Pitons site has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. It is managed to be a nature reserve. This site boasts some the best diving in St Lucia. 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 also observe the beautiful marine biodiversity.