Anse Chastanet Scuba St Lucia - Soufriere & The Pitons
Anse Chastanet Scuba, tucked away in Soufriere, offers a solid St. Lucia dive experience. They operate out of a resort, which means convenience, especially if you’re staying on site. We’ve always appreciated their direct access to some decent shallow reefs, perfect for a relaxed afternoon dive or for working on those buoyancy skills. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, they’re well-equipped for everything from introductory dives to instructor-level courses. If you're after a smooth, resort-based operation where you can roll out of bed and into a dive boat, this is a good pick. The house reef is an easy start, and their boats can get you to the Piton walls quickly.
- Location
- Soufriere & The Pitons, St. Lucia, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.857099, -61.057323
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/saint-lucia/anse-chastanet-scuba-st-lucia-2/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:1299]
- Address
- Soufriere, Saint Lucia
Dive Sites Near Anse Chastanet Scuba St Lucia
Anse Chastanet Scuba St Lucia provides access to 10 dive sites in Soufriere & The Pitons.
- ANGELN - 33m (wreck)
- Anse Chastanet Reef - 3-20m (reef)
- Coral Gardens, Saint Lucia (reef)
- Fairyland
- Lesleen M Wreck - 10-20m (wreck)
- Pinnacles - 5-25m (pinnacle)
- STANLEY BEE - 27m (wreck)
- Superman's Flight - 5-30m (reef)
- Turtle Reef (reef)
- WAUWINET - 30m (wreck)
Best Time to Dive in Soufriere & The Pitons
The warmest water temperatures in Soufriere & The Pitons 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: 23.3°C)
- February: 27.7°C (air: 23.4°C)
- March: 27.7°C (air: 23.7°C)
- April: 27.7°C (air: 24.5°C)
- May: 27.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
- June: 27.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
- July: 27.7°C (air: 25.1°C)
- August: 27.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
- September: 27.7°C (air: 25.7°C)
- October: 27.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
- November: 27.7°C (air: 24.6°C)
- December: 27.7°C (air: 23.9°C)
Marine Life in Soufriere & The Pitons
Home to 255 recorded species including 228 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sea urchins.
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
- Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) - Reef Fish
- Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Soapfish (Rypticus subbifrenatus) - Reef Fish
- Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Soufriere & The Pitons
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