St Lucia offers many great scuba diving opportunities. Trou Diable is also available. Anse Chastanet, Trou Diable and Anse Cochon North & South all make excellent scuba diving locations. Because of its strong currents, this plateau is great for drift diving. Here you'll find large shoals full of fish, as well as nurse sharks, sting rays, and turtles.
Anse Chastanet
Anse Chastanet in St Lucia is known for its unusual marine life and popularity as a scuba diving spot. Over 150 species of fish can be found in the reef, which is 20-140 feet deep. It's also a popular location for underwater photographers.
The resort of Anse Chastanet is situated in a beautiful setting close to the Pitons. It's also near the best reefs on the island. It was opened in 1968 and has since grown to be a 48-room resort. It's located between two ridges, and a steep hillside, which gives it a stunning location.
Ansechastanet is the perfect spot for scuba diving in St Lucia. Guests have the option to take advantage the resort's custom-built trails or take yoga classes. They can also sail the resort’s sailing yacht at sunset. They can also have a treatment at Kai Belte Spa and relax on one the many beach hammocks. There are also complimentary guided hikes and walks throughout the six-acre estate.
Trou Diable
When planning a scuba diving trip to St Lucia, one of the best places to visit is the beautiful Trou Diable. This dive site, 40 feet deep, features a stunning coral reef. Divers can circle the reef from 100 feet under the surface to see many tropical fish and turtles.
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. There are many experienced divers in Saint Lucia. Many of them are located close to the main resorts. It is a great place to learn a beginner or certification course.
Scuba diving Saint Lucia truly is an extraordinary experience. The warm water, rich marine life, and fascinating wrecks make it a top choice for scuba diving enthusiasts. 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 is a pair of sites for scuba divers located between the two islands. Both sites can be reached from the beach, and they range in depth between 10-40 feet. These sites are ideal for beginners as well as advanced divers. While the northern side of the reef is home to more coral, reef fish are plentiful at either end. You will see octopus, 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 surrounding the sink vessel attract many fish species. Barracudas and stingrays might be found on the wreck. It was intentionally sunk as a dive spot.