The twin peaks of the Pitons dominate the landscape of this lush, exotic island where the dramatic topography extends well below the surface to its submerged volcanic ridges. Large barrel sponges, black coral trees and huge gorgonians decorate the drop-offs. In-between dives, explore the rainforests on mountain bikes, on foot or 4-wheel safaris; venture out into the blue in search of whales or pamper yourself with relaxing spa services.
Diving in St. Lucia
The island of St. Lucia (Loo-sha) is at the tip of an underwater volcano where divers can enjoy the stunning variety of coral, sponge and marine life: huge gorgonians, black coral trees, gigantic barrel sponges, purple vase sponges and lace coral. Many dive sites consist of seamounts rising from incredible depths to within a few feet of the surface. Angelfish, black beauties, golden spotted eels, seahorses, stingrays, nurse sharks, turtles and many varieties of schooling fish are as plentiful as they are colorful and varied. A few submerged shipwrecks and a mysterious serpentine creature known as “The Thing” (St Lucia’s very own “Loch Ness Monster on Vacation”) add to the excitement of diving in the waters of St Lucia. Divers from all over the world and every skill level have experienced the exotic beauty and warm crystal waters of St Lucia. A great deal of care has been exercised to ensure that the island, as well as the surrounding water remains as pristine as it was a generation ago when it first began attracting divers in search of a paradise less traveled.
Dive Primer
- Water Temp: 80°
- Visibility: 80-100′
- Wetsuit: 1.5mm to 3mm
Best Time to Travel
- Year-round
Favorite Dive Sites
- Superman’s Flight
- Coral Gardens
- Anse La Raye
Topside Attractions
- Rainforest ours
- Whale Watching
- Spa Services