St Lucia has many options for scuba divers. Some of the most spectacular dives can be found near the Anse Chastanet reef. Even those who don't normally feel comfortable scuba diving can enjoy these dives. They are 10-25 feet in length and contain some of the best corals.
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 scuba diving, snorkeling, and non-motorized water sports. The resort offers complimentary guided hikes and relaxation on the beaches. The estate is also home to an organic farm and a chocolate laboratory.
Anse Chastanet was awarded five Best of Readers Choice awards. It is both a great place to learn and a great spot for experienced divers. There are wrecks, wall diving and boat diving on the reef. Night diving is popular at the Anse Chastanet.
Dani Koyomaru
Divers who wish to dive in Saint Lucia can choose from a number of options. 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. The site is well-known for its huge schools of tropical fish, man-sized sponges and intricate coral formations. Diving here is also a great way to see the famous Saint Lucia reef system.
A few miles from the coast, the Daini Koyomaru is a 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 dredger
The Daini Koyomaru dredged in 1996, a Japanese fishing vessel, is a fantastic wreck to dive. It's 74 meters long and about twenty-four meters tall. The dredger, which is sunken on its side now makes it a safe place for experienced divers to dive. Among its resident marine life are French angelfish, garden eels, moray eels, and barracudas.
Another popular St Lucia dive location is the 165-foot Japanese dredger Lesleen M. 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 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 Pictons site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is managed as an area of nature reserve, and offers some of the best diving in St Lucia. This site is home to many coral species, as well as a variety of tropical fish. The passage of many species of cetaceans as well as predators is another reason for this area being so popular. Divers can also enjoy the beauty of the marine biodiversity.