Sandals Grande St. Lucian - Anse La Raye
If you’re staying at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian, their on-site PADI 5 Star IDC Resort makes diving the Anse La Raye area straightforward. We appreciate the convenience of stepping right off the resort and onto the boat, especially for those who prefer to keep their holiday logistics simple. They’re geared up for new divers working through their Open Water, right up to those pursuing instructor-level training. While the dive sites here are generally pleasant, expect more resort-style diving than rugged exploration. It’s a solid choice for combining easy dives with a relaxed, all-inclusive stay.
- Location
- Anse La Raye, St. Lucia, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 14.091657, -60.958750
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/saint-lucia/sandals-grande-st-lucian/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:10433]
- Address
- Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Dive Sites Near Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Sandals Grande St. Lucian provides access to 6 dive sites in Anse La Raye.
- Anse La Raye Wall - 15-40m (wall)
- Dive Fair Haven
- LESLEEN M - 18m (wreck)
- Lesleen M and Vicky B Wrecks (wreck)
- Turtle Reef - 5-18m (reef)
- VOLGA - 7m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Anse La Raye
- Dive Saint Lucia/Scuba Steve’s Diving - ["PADI"]
- Eastern Caribbean Diving - ["PADI"]
- Sandals Dive Center - St.Lucia - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Anse La Raye
The warmest water temperatures in Anse La Raye occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.7°C (air: 25.5°C)
- February: 27.7°C (air: 25.5°C)
- March: 27.7°C (air: 25.9°C)
- April: 27.7°C (air: 26.8°C)
- May: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- June: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- July: 27.7°C (air: 27.4°C)
- August: 27.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
- September: 27.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
- October: 27.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
- November: 27.7°C (air: 26.9°C)
- December: 27.7°C (air: 26.2°C)
Marine Life in Anse La Raye
Home to 261 recorded species including 232 reef fish, 11 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
- Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
- Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish
- Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) - Reef Fish
- Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Anse La Raye
Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories