St Lucia has many diving options. You will find some spectacular dives near the Anse Chastanet. These dives are suitable for all levels of scuba divers, even those who aren't comfortable diving. They have the largest variety of corals and range in height from 10 to 25 ft.
Anse Chastanet Reef
The Anse Chastanet resort is located on a 600-acre estate with two volcanic black sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. You can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling at the resort. You can take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach or join a guided hike. 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 a great dive site for beginner divers as well as experienced divers. You can also find wrecks, boat diving, and wall diving. 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. This is a site known for its impressive coral formations and large schools of tropical seafood. You can also dive here to see the famous Saint Lucia coral reef system.
Just a few miles off the coast is Daini Koyomaru's wreck. In 1996, this Japanese dredger was sunk. The wreck of the ship can still be seen partially submerged. There are visible inscriptions in Japanese or other languages, and upturned decks can be seen.
Dani Koyomaru Dredger
Daini Koyomaru, a Japanese fishing ship, was dredged and is an incredible wreck to dive. It is approximately 74 meters in length and 24 meters high. Sunk on its side, the dredger is now a safe dive site for experienced divers. 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 diving spot is the Lesleen M, an 165-foot Japanese dredger. The reef is home for a variety of interesting creatures such as scorpionfish, flying garnards, and rays, despite its limited depths.
Soufriere Marine Management Area
Scuba diving in St Lucia’s Soufriere Marine Management Area allows you to explore the stunning coral reefs. The marine management zone was created to preserve the area's pristine waters and support a healthy ecosystem. Its establishment was inspired by environmental degradation and conflict among resource users. SMMA was created in response to conflicts between local fishermen (scuba divers) and the SMMA.
Since 2004, Soufriere pitons has been a UNESCO World Heritage location. It is managed as an area of nature reserve, and offers some of the best diving in St Lucia. You will find many coral species here, and a lot of tropical fish. This area is also famous for its abundance of predators as well as cetaceans. Divers can also enjoy the beauty of the marine biodiversity.