Scuba St. Lucia at Anse Chastanet
Discover Saint Lucia’s Underwater World
Location, location, location. For divers, there is simply no substitute.
Set within the protected waters of the Soufrière Marine Management Area (SMMA), established in 1995 to preserve the extraordinary biodiversity of Saint Lucia’s reefs, Anse Chastanet offers direct access to some of the Caribbean’s most vibrant and diverse underwater ecosystems.
At the heart of this experience is Scuba St. Lucia, our PADI 5 Star Dive Operation and DAN (Divers Alert Network) Partner in Dive Safety facility, located directly on Anse Chastanet beach. Founded in 1981, Scuba St. Lucia has earned an international reputation for exceptional diving, personalized service, and a deep commitment to marine conservation.
The Diving
The Anse Chastanet reef begins just steps from the shoreline and descends into a spectacular underwater world of volcanic formations, coral gardens, sponge communities, and over 150 species of tropical fish.
Calm, clear waters ranging from 20 to 140 feet make the reef ideal for divers of all levels, while underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts are consistently captivated by the extraordinary marine biodiversity found here.
Look carefully among the coral formations and you may encounter turtles, octopus, peacock flounders, seahorses, frogfish, moray eels, lobsters, trumpetfish, puffers, schooling tropical fish, and countless other fascinating reef inhabitants.
The shore dive on Anse Chastanet Reef is required as an orientation dive for guests participating in boat diving. This allows divers to familiarize themselves with the reef, check equipment and buoyancy, and gain insight into the gentle diving practices that help preserve this protected marine environment for future generations.
Boat dives reveal even more dramatic underwater landscapes: the walls beneath the Pitons, Superman’s Flight, Coral Gardens, Jalousie, Piton Wall, Turtle Reef, Fairyland, Grand Caille, the wreck of the Lesleen M, Anse Cochon, and many more extraordinary dive sites.
Night dives, offered regularly on Anse Chastanet Reef, reveal a completely different world -octopus, squid, basket stars, bioluminescence, sleeping parrotfish, hunting crustaceans, and countless nocturnal reef creatures emerge after sunset.
"...If you are looking for an unusual dive destination with strong components of romance, creature comforts, adventure, and dive professionalism, Anse Chastanet Resort should definitely be on your wish list. By the way, while you are there, make time to visit the terrestrial delights of the island, including nearby wonders such as the Sulphur Springs, Diamond Waterfall and Mineral Baths, the Rain Forest and, of course, a closer view of the twin volcanic spires known as the Pitons..."
Dive Center & Facilities
Scuba St. Lucia is fully equipped for both shore and boat diving and offers:
• Secure guest gear storage
• Modern rental equipment
• Underwater photo and video facilities
• Digital underwater camera rentals
• Air and Nitrox fills
• Multiple compressors
• Freshwater rinse stations
• Dedicated marine and dive professionals
All dives are guided by experienced instructors or divemasters to maximize both safety and enjoyment.
Our philosophy remains simple: look, learn, appreciate – but never disturb. Coral reefs are among the world’s most fragile ecosystems, and preserving their beauty requires respectful interaction with the underwater environment.
Coral Kaleidoscope Early Booking Offer
Enjoy a 7th night free when you book our Coral Kaleidoscope escape at least three months in advance (not applicable Dec 20 – Jan 2).
Scuba Courses
Saint Lucia’s warm, clear waters and protected reefs provide ideal conditions for learning to dive.
Introductory scuba experiences are offered regularly, while Open Water Certification courses begin weekly. Advanced certifications, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and a wide variety of specialty programs can also be arranged.
Whether beginning your underwater journey or advancing your diving skills, Scuba St. Lucia combines relaxed island hospitality with highly professional instruction and personalized attention.
The Staff
Scuba St. Lucia’s talented and friendly multinational team combines professionalism with genuine Caribbean hospitality. Our experienced local dive leaders have logged thousands of dives within the marine reserve and are passionate about sharing the extraordinary underwater world of Saint Lucia with guests.
Reef Life & Renewal – From Diver to Ocean Guardian
At Anse Chastanet and Scuba St. Lucia, we believe diving can be far more than recreation — it can inspire connection, awareness, and action.
Through our Reef Life & Renewal program, guests are invited to move beyond traditional diving experiences and actively engage with marine conservation, reef restoration, and ocean education. Our aim is to encourage guests to become Ocean Guardians during their stay — and long after they return home.
Set within the protected waters of the Soufrière Marine Management Area, our reef restoration initiatives include coral propagation, coral nursery maintenance, coral out-planting, lionfish management, marine biodiversity awareness, and educational outreach. These efforts are closely connected to our support of the Marine Health Alliance, an initiative helping strengthen marine conservation awareness and funding throughout Saint Lucia.
Guests may explore our coral nursery with one of our Marine Biologists, participate in guided Reef Revelations snorkeling experiences, attend complimentary Ocean Discovery Talks, or even earn a PADI Reef Rescue Specialty certification while assisting with coral restoration efforts directly on our house reef.
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Additional experiences and specialty courses include:
• Coral Nursery Snorkels
• Guided Reef Revelations Snorkels with Marine Biologists
• Junior Marine Biologist Experiences for younger guests
• PADI Reef Rescue Specialty Courses
• Lionfish Removal Programs
• Dive Against Debris Specialty Courses
• Fish, Turtle and Coral Identification Courses
• Sea Turtle Awareness Specialty Courses
• AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Programs
These programs are designed to deepen appreciation for marine ecosystems while encouraging meaningful action to help protect them.
Whether discovering the reef for the first time or returning as an experienced diver, our marine team invites guests to see Saint Lucia’s underwater world through a new lens — not simply as visitors, but as stewards of the sea.
Boats
Scuba St. Lucia operates a fleet of custom dive boats equipped with fresh drinking water, safety equipment, first aid kits, and DAN Oxygen units. Designed for comfort, safety, and easy ocean access, our vessels support both reef and coastal diving adventures throughout the Soufrière Marine Management Area.
Equipment Rental
Our rental facility is fully equipped with high-quality scuba gear including regulators, buoyancy control devices, wetsuits, masks, fins, snorkels, and underwater photography equipment.
All rental equipment is professionally serviced and maintained on a regular basis to ensure top quality, comfort, and safety. Dedicated freshwater rinse stations are available for all dive gear after use.
All rental gear is serviced on a regular basis to ensure top quality and safety. The facility is equipped with four large fresh water rinse tanks with disinfectant inside and all gear is washed after each use.
Scuba St.Lucia operates with three dive boats: Miss Ina, Miss Bertha and Miss Ta Ta. The dive boats are all equipped with fresh drinking water, full safety equipment, first aid kits and a DAN Oxygen unit.
Photo & Video
Scuba St. Lucia offers underwater photo and video services including camera rentals and assistance for guests wishing to capture their underwater adventures. Specialty courses in underwater photography and videography may also be arranged.
