Dive sites in St. Lucia
Browse by region, city or dive type to find suitable locations for your experience level.
Regions
All dive sites
Anse Chastanet Reef
Soufriere · Soufriere · St. Lucia
A shallow reef beneath the dramatic Pitons, with barrel sponges, seahorses, and easy shore access from a volcanic beach.
Lesleen M Wreck
Soufriere · Soufriere · St. Lucia
A 50-metre freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1986, now beautifully encrusted with corals and swarming with marine life.
Soufriere Pinnacles
Soufriere · Soufriere · St. Lucia
Four volcanic underwater pitons rising from depth to within 5 metres of the surface, encrusted in gorgonians and home to grouper, jacks, and moray eels.
Diving in St. Lucia
Dive sites in St. Lucia include reef, wreck, pinnacle locations across Soufriere. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
Can you shore dive at Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia?
Yes, Anse Chastanet is one of the best shore dives in St. Lucia. The reef begins just 10 metres from the beach in waters only 1-2 metres deep. The Anse Chastanet Resort operates a dive facility right on the beach, making it exceptionally convenient. You can dive multiple times a day without a boat.
What marine life can you see at Anse Chastanet Reef?
The reef is rich in macro life including seahorses, frogfish, scorpionfish, and octopus. Barrel sponges and brain corals create the structure, while French angelfish, flying gurnards, and parrotfish add colour and movement. The volcanic sand around the reef edges provides habitat for unique critters not found on typical Caribbean reefs.
Is the diving at Anse Chastanet suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. The reef's shallow depth of 5-18 metres, calm conditions, and easy shore access make it ideal for beginners. The resort offers Discover Scuba programs and training courses right on the reef. Even snorkelers can enjoy the abundant marine life in the shallowest sections near shore.
How deep is the Lesleen M wreck in St. Lucia?
The Lesleen M sits upright on a sandy bottom at about 20 metres, with the top of the mast reaching to approximately 8 metres. This shallow profile makes it accessible to Open Water divers and allows for generous bottom times. The wreck was specifically sunk at this depth to create an artificial reef accessible to recreational divers.
What was the Lesleen M before it was sunk?
The Lesleen M was a 50-metre (165-foot) coastal freighter that operated in the Caribbean. In 1986, she was deliberately sunk in Anse Cochon Bay to create an artificial reef and dive attraction. She was cleaned of pollutants and prepared for divers before sinking. The wreck has since become St. Lucia's premier wreck dive.