Saint Lucia Diving

Saint Lucia Diving

No trip to a beautiful Caribbean island would be complete without exploring the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. If you’re visiting Saint Lucia, diving is undoubtedly the best way to explore the ocean. Diving and other sea adventures in Saint Lucia are easy to find; the island is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, so you are never far from the water and activities on offer are diverse.

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Water Sports Activities

The large, luxury resorts on Saint Lucia's popular west coast are conveniently located on the beach front, with a number of hotels having private beaches, and many public beaches to explore. A trip to the sun-kissed white, golden or black beaches of Saint Lucia would not be complete without a dip in the sea. From dipping your toes in to swimming in the crystal clear waters, there is no better way to begin your sea adventures in Saint Lucia. (Please be advised that swimming is not recommended on the east coast of the island due to underwater rocks, undercurrents and strong waves.) When visiting Saint Lucia, diving and other sea adventures can be advanced with a whole range of watersports on offer. In Saint Lucia, diving and various other watersports can often be arranged by your hotel for your convenience, or directly with the operator. For those who enjoy speed, water-skiing and jet-skiing are fun activities available for all abilities. If you are seeking this thrill with an added view, sea adventures in Saint Lucia will not come more exciting than parasailing. Offering spectacular views over Rodney Bay, parasailing is a unique way to view the beautiful island.

On the Water

When exploring Saint Lucia, diving is extraordinary, however, if you would prefer your sea adventures in Saint Lucia to be less physical, what better than a boat excursion? There are a number of operators offering boat excursions, which can last from an hour or two to all day. Some companies boast sunset trips, which afford spectacular views of the island at sunset. Seekers of sea adventures in Saint Lucia will not be disappointed by these trips, which take in many famous sights from a new angle, and are often accompanied by dolphins. Film fans will find fascinating sea adventures in Saint Lucia in the form of the Unicorn, a brig used in the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean and now available for excursions and themed cruises. Whale watching trips and deep sea fishing charters are also extremely popular. Your sea adventures in Saint Lucia on the water needn't be limited to boating. The calm waters of the west coast offer the ideal location to learn to windsurf. Equipment is available from several centres on the island or from many hotels; either of these will offer excellent instruction to guide you in beginning your sea adventures in Saint Lucia.

Under the Water

There are few sea adventures in Saint Lucia as exhilarating as viewing the sealife in its natural habitat. A trip under the waves to see the intricate ecosystem is truly breathtaking. In Saint Lucia diving and snorkelling are both excellent ways to experience this, with different sealife visible at different depths. In shallower waters, you may see peacock flounder, octopus and turtles, or take your sea adventures in Saint Lucia further below the surface to see parrot fish, lobsters and even sea horses. The best underwater marine sites are within Saint Lucia's Marine Management Parks (protected areas), therefore, diving or snorkelling diving on the island, is only available from authorised and licensed operators. These operators will also give you the best instruction to help you enjoy your Saint Lucia diving or snorkelling experience. Many of them also offer underwater photography to help you preserve the memories of a truly unique Saint Lucia diving experience. If you would prefer to explore what the Caribbean Sea has to offer underwater, there’s no better way than Saint Lucia diving. There are a number of operators offering diving in Saint Lucia and can last from an hour or two to all day.