Saint Lucia Diving

Saint Lucia Dive Sites and Boat Operators

One of the better islands in the Caribbean for diving, Saint Lucia offers a variety of dive sites along the western coast of the island – There are close to two dozen dive sites with reefs, wrecks and walls to explore.  If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, Saint Lucia is a great place to get started – there is a dive school on the island and a number of hotels on the island offer diving PADI certification as well.

Local Boat / Tour Operators who can get you in the water are listed below…

The best Saint Lucia diving sites north of Castries include:

• Saline Point
  • Protected from the wind, this reef site has a sandy bottom with a depth varying from 12 to 60 feet (4m – 18m). A variety of tropical fish, along with rays and eels can be found here.
• Smugglers’ Cove
  • Located off the beach near the Hideaway (Royalton) Hotel, this large bay is well protected from the wind and with a maximum depth around 40 feet (12m), this a great place for beginners. Underwater ridges are home to a variety of crustaceans and tropical fish.
• Bird’s Rock / Black Rock
  • There are several coral reefs off the coast from Pigeon Island which feature a sandy bottom with a maximum depth of 60 feet (18m). A variety of tropical fish, along with rays, barracuda and eels can be found here. A good dive site for underwater photography.
• Pigeon Island / Pigeon Point
  • This popular dive site at the base of Pigeon Point includes a mixed terrain of sand, coral and boulders with a depth varying from 15 to 60 feet (5m – 18m). A variety of tropical fish, along with rays, barracuda, eels, lobster and even seahorse can be found here. A good dive site for underwater photography and night dives.

• Berger Rock
  • This dive site, marked with a flashing buoy is home to a large variety of tropical fish. The water depth varies between 25 to 45 feet (8m – 14m). A large variety of tropical fish, along with lobster can be found here. Popular for night dives.
• La Roche (The Rock) / Barrel ‘O’ Beef / La Wash
  • This small island off the coast of Rodney Bay features an amazing variety of terrain including large deep trenches with a maximum depth of 60 feet (18m). An assortment of tropical fish, along with barracuda and lobster can be found here. A great dive site for underwater photography, drift dives and night dives.
• Bone Yard
  • A World War II era wreck can be found off the coast of Castries in about 40 feet (12m) of water. A variety of marine life, including tropical fish and lobster can be found here.

The best Saint Lucia diving sites South of Anse La Raye include:

• Anse La Raye Wall
  • This fairly deep dive site features volcanic boulders and a coral wall with a depth varying from 60 to 110 feet (18m – 34m). The wall is home to a variety of marine life, including corals and tropical fish, along with rays (for which the bay is named after). A good dive site for wall diving and drift dives.
• Virgin’s Cove
  • This shipwreck offers some of the best coral and marine life found off the shores of Saint Lucia. With a maximum depth of around 70 feet (21m), this site is full of coral and sponges, and a variety of crustaceans, eels and turtles can be found here.
• North Anse Cochon
  • This dive site includes a mixed terrain of sand, coral and boulders with a depth varying from 5 to 50 feet (1.5m – 15m). A variety of tropical fish, along with turtles, octopus, squid, and eels can be found here. A great dive site for underwater photography, drift diving and night dives.
• South Anse Cochon
  • This dive site includes a mixed terrain of boulders, reefs, walls and pinnacles with a maximum depth of 40 feet (1.5m – 12m). A variety of tropical fish can be found here. A great dive site to experience a variety of underwater environments.

• Rosemond’s Trench
  • This shallow dive site features volcanic rock and coral trenches and a maximum depth of 35 feet (11m). An assortment of corals and tropical fish, along with turtles and seahorse can be found here.
• Lesleen M Wreck
  • A cargo vessel was sunk here for an artificial reef in about 65 feet (20m) of water on a sandy bottom. A variety of marine life, including reef fish, eels and lobster can be found here. This a good dive site for beginners.
• Daini Koyomaru Wreck
  • A dredger sits on its side a mile offshore, making an artificial reef in about 244 feet (75m) of water. A variety of marine life, including tropical fish and barracuda can be found here. This a deep dive site is for advanced divers only.
• Turtle Reef
  • This fairly deep dive site features a large diversity of marine life, featuring pillar corals and huge sponges with a depth varying from 40 to 140 feet (12m – 43m). A wide variety of fish and a few turtles can be found here, making it one of the best locations in Saint Lucia.
• Anse Chastanet
  • This shallow reef is home to a large diversity of marine life, with a depth varying from 15 to 60 feet (5m – 18m). A variety of tropical fish, along with turtles can be found here. This a great dive site for beginners and underwater photography.
• Fairyland
  • This fairly deep dive site features boulders and coral walls with a depth varying from 40 to 200 feet (12m – 61m). A variety of corals and sponges are the stars, although turtles can be found here as well. This a good dive site drift diving.
• Grand Caille / The Big House
  • This dive site features a long coral wall with a depth varying from 40 to 130 feet (12m – 40m). Along with colorful coral, a variety of fast swimming fish can be found here.
• Devil’s hole / Trou Diable
  • This reef dive site features, corals and sponges, along with a variety of fish.
• Keyhole Pinnacles
  • This fairly deep dive site features four volcanic spires and a coral wall with a maximum depth of 130 feet (40m). An assortment of corals, sponges and sea fans, along with a variety of fish and eels can be found here. A good dive site for underwater photography.

• Superman’s Flight
  • In the shadow of the Petit Piton, this deep wall dive can take you to a depth of 1500 feet (460m). An assortment of corals, gorgonians and sponges, along with tropical fish and turtles can be found here. A good dive site for drift diving and deep diving.
• Jalousie / Piton Wall
  • At the base of the Gros Piton, this dive features a colourful coral wall with a maximum depth of 130 feet (40m). An assortment of corals, gorgonians and sea whips, along with tropical fish and turtles can be found here. A good drift dive site.
• Coral Gardens
  • Also located at the base of the Gros Piton, this long and popular reef has a depth varying from 15 to 90 feet (5m – 27m). An assortment of corals, tropical fish and eels can be found here, making it a good spot for beginners.

For St. Lucia Scuba Diving, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you (Click on a Tour Operator name below for more details):

Scuba Steve’s Diving (Rodney Bay – north/west coast)

• Guided Dive Tours & Packages (For Certified & Uncertified Divers):
  • Two Tank Morning Dives
  • Single Tank Night Dives
• PADI Certified Diver Course (For Adult & Junior Certified Divers):
  • Adventure Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Dive Master
  • Assistant Instructor
• Specialty Courses:
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox)
  • Multi-level & Computer
  • Drift Diver
  • Night Diver
  • Digital Underwater Photography
  • Underwater Navigator
  • Wreck Diver
  • Deep Diver
  • Search & Recovery
  • Equipment Specialist
  • DSAT Gas Blender
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Oxygen First Aid
  • Master Scuba Diver
• Cruise Ship Diving, Snorkeling & Tours
• Dive Equipment Rental / Camera Rental & Photo Lab Services
• EFR & Oxygen

Scuba St. Lucia  / Jade Mountain & Anse Chastanet Resorts (Soufriere – south/west coast)

• Dive Tours:
  • Shore Diving (Day & Night)
  • Boat Diving (Private Boat Tours also available)
  • Private Dive Guide – 1 to 4 Divers
  • Private Photographer Dive
  • Guided Dive & Snorkeling Trips
• Equipment (including camera) Rental
• PADI Courses – Introductory (Discover Scuba), Specialty plus PADI eLearning Courses:
  • Discover Scuba
  • Repeat Discover Scuba
  • Refresher & Reactivate
  • Scuba Diver
  • Open Water Upgrade
  • Full Open Water
  • Adventure Diver
  • Advanced Open Water
  • Rescue Diver
  • Dive Master
  • Seal Team
  • Aware Coral Reef Conservation & Nursery Restoration
  • Aware Fish & Sea Turtle
  • Aware Shark Conservation
  • Invasive Lion Fish Tracker
  • Digital Underwater Photography 1 & 2
  • Emergency Oxygen Provider
  • Search & Recovery
  • Underwater Naturalist & Navigator
  • Wreck

Dive Fair Helen (Castries – north/west coast)

• Scuba Diving (1-5 Day Packages)
• Private Boat Tour Package – Scuba Diving and/or Snorkeling or Swimming
• Non-Certified Courses (For Beginners)
• Equipment, Photo and Video Rental

Action Adventure Divers / Hummingbird Beach Resort (Soufriere – south/west coast)

• Diving Tours:
  • Single Tank Dives (With or Without Equipment)
  • Double Tank Dive
  • Night Dive
• PADI Specialty Courses:
  • Deep Dive
  • Night Dive
  • Drift Dive
  • Multi Level Diver
  • Underwater Navigation
• Scuba Instruction (PADI):
  • Resort Course
  • Scuba Tune Ups
  • Referral Course
  • Open Water Certification
  • Advanced Open Water Certification
  • Rescue Diver Certification
  • Dive Master Certification

Island Divers / Ti Kaye Resort (central/west coast)

• Daily Dives & Packages:
  • Guided Shore Dive
  • Guided Night Dive
  • 2 Tank Boat Dive
  • 3 – 5 Day Packages (Optional 6, 8 or 10 Days)
  • 7 Night DEMA Package 
• Daily Equipment Rental
• Certification & Training – PADI Courses:
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • Scuba Diver Course
  • Open Water Certification Course
  • Advanced Open Water Certification Course
  • Rescue Diver Course
  • Adventure Diver
  • Master Scuba Diver
  • Divemaster
  • Open Water Referral (4 dives)
• PADI Spcialty Courses:
  • Wreck Diver
  • Deep Diver
  • Night Diver
  • Boat Diver
  • Drift Diver
  • DAN Oxygen Provider
  • Emergency First Response
  • Multi-level Diver
  • Underwater Naturalist
  • Underwater Navigation
  • Underwater Photography
  • Underwater Videography
  • Search & Recovery
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

Eastern Caribbean Divers (Rodney Bay – north/west coast)

• Dive Tours (Single, Double, Triple, Four, Six, Eight or Ten Tank Dives)
• Night Dive
• Scuba Courses:
  • Bubble Makers
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • PADI Seal Team
  • Scuba Diver
  • Open Water Diver
  • Open Water Referral
  • Advanced Open Water
  • Rescue Diver Course
  • Dive Mater Course
  • Assistant Instructor
  • Instructor Course
  • Scuba Tune Up
  • Master Scuba Diver
• Specialty Courses:
  • Underwater Photography Diver
  • Videography Diver
  • Hunter Diver
  • Naturalist Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Search & Recover Diver

Dive Saint Lucia (Rodney Bay – north/west coast)

• Customized Dive Packages – 1 to 11 Day Packages With or Without Gear (2 Dives per Day)
• PADI Enriched Air Diver Courses (Beginner, Continuing Education & Professional):
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Enriched Air Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Digital Photography
  • Dive Master
  • Scuba Tune Up
  • Diver Theory
• Specialty Courses:
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB)
  • Underwater Photography
  • Underwater Navigator
  • Deep Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Nitrox Course

Iyanola Dive Ventures (Rodney Bay – north/west coast)

• Diving Tours – Single, Double, Triple, Four, Six, Eight or Ten Tank Dives
• Scuba Courses:
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • Upgrade To Open Water
  • Open Water Certification
  • Rescue Diver Certification
  • Assistant Instructor
  • Master Scuba Diver Application
  • PADI Jr. Scuba Diver Course
  • Scuba Divers Certification
  • Open Water Referrals
  • Advanced Open Water
  • Dive Master Certification
  • Scuba Tune Up
• Specialties:
  • Night Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Deep Diver
  • Award Fish Identification
  • Search & Recovery
  • Drift Diver
  • Underwater Photography
  • Underwater Videographer
  • Underwater Hunter
  • Underwater Naturalist
• Device Rental

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