Plongée à St. Lucia — Saint Lucia

St. Lucia's diving happens beneath the dramatic twin Pitons — UNESCO volcanic spires that create a stunning above-water backdrop. The Soufriere Marine Management Area protects the best sites, where volcanic topography creates walls, pinnacles, and swim-throughs covered in colorful sponges and corals.

Score
63.9
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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St. Lucia
Saint LuciaCaribbean
63.9

SCORE

13.8561°N

-61.0614°E

St. Lucia's diving happens beneath the dramatic twin Pitons — UNESCO volcanic spires that create a stunning above-water backdrop. The Soufriere Marine Management Area protects the best sites, where volcanic topography creates walls, pinnacles, and swim-throughs covered in colorful sponges and corals.

Dive Between the Pitons

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML63.0CH72.0VIS76.0SV31.0TMP73.0DA62.0OP78.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL56.0CRD57.0SP54.0

Marine Life

63.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
63.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
76.0
Dive Site Variety
31.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
56.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
54.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Pitons hike (Gros Piton trail)Sulphur Springs volcanic mud bathszip-lining through rainforestcatamaran sailingchocolate-making tours

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Pigeon Island National Landmark
  • Fond Doux Heritage Plantation
  • Anse La Raye Fish Fry (Friday night)

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Barbados Hyperbaric Chamber (BUHMC)
Nearest Hospital5 km

Good hospital in Castries; no chamber on island — flight to Barbados (45 min) for chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Dive Saint Lucia

PADI

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