Resort Celebrated by Caribbean Journal as a Best Destination for Underwater Vacations
Soufrière, Saint Lucia — Anse Chastanet has once again been recognized among the Caribbean’s premier dive resorts, earning a coveted spot on Caribbean Journal’s list of “20 Dive Resorts Perfect for an Underwater Caribbean Vacation.”
Caribbean Journal highlights how St. Lucia’s volcanic landscape creates some of the region’s most dramatic underwater scenery — and how Anse Chastanet places divers directly inside this world-class marine environment. From the resort’s beautiful beachfront, reefs begin just steps from the sand before descending into walls, plateaus, and soft-coral gardens vibrant with marine life.
Guests can enter the water directly from the beach or join Scuba St. Lucia’s guided boat dives to deeper sites beneath the iconic Pitons, where sunlight and visibility create unforgettable scenes for underwater photography. Caribbean Journal praised the resort’s dive operation as “seasoned and precise, with attentive crews, small-group departures, and a strong safety culture backed by years of local experience.”
Back on land, divers return to Anse Chastanet’s open-air rooms surrounded by tropical foliage and panoramic views of the bay and the twin Piton peaks — a serene retreat after exhilarating days underwater.
“We are delighted to receive this recognition,” said Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain. “Scuba St. Lucia has spent decades nurturing a dive program built on safety, professionalism, and deep respect for our marine environment. It is an honor to see our team and our reefs celebrated in this way.”
Dive Deal Packages for 2026 start at US 3319 per person per week in double occupancy. The 2026 Dive Deal includes 7 nights Run of House accommodation; airport transfers; breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner; a welcome drink and culinary amenity on arrival; all taxes and service charges; and 12 beach or boat dives with tanks, weights, belt, mask, snorkel, and fins (additional equipment available at a charge; marine park fee paid locally). Guests also enjoy complimentary non-motorized watersports. A marine park fee of US$15 plus 10% VAT is payable locally. This package is available to certified divers only, and a valid C-card must be presented at check-in.
For reservations, call 1-800-223-1108 or email ansechastanet@ansechastanet.com
About Anse Chastanet
Anse Chastanet is a family-owned 600-acre resort located on Saint Lucia’s tranquil southwest coast, nestled between two soft-sand beaches and surrounded by lush tropical hillsides. The resort features 49 uniquely designed rooms built to embrace nature — many open to panoramic Piton and Caribbean Sea views. Guests enjoy diverse dining experiences, a boutique spa, a private estate with 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, and easy access to the island’s natural and cultural attractions. Anse Chastanet has long been celebrated for its sustainable ethos, warm Caribbean hospitality, and unparalleled setting.
About Scuba St. Lucia
Established in 1981, Scuba St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s premier PADI 5-Star dive operations. Located directly on Anse Chastanet’s beach, the dive center offers shore diving, guided boat dives, enriched-air Nitrox, photography support, and a full range of courses for beginners to advanced divers. Its house reef is considered one of Saint Lucia’s best — a protected marine reserve just steps from shore. Known for its highly trained staff, small dive groups, meticulous safety standards, and intimate knowledge of the local marine ecosystem, Scuba St. Lucia has earned a loyal following among divers worldwide.