Warm gentle caribbean waters reward even veteran divers and the beaches and resorts are perfect for the family or a non-diving companion. Thanks to aggressive protection, St. Lucia's waters are rich with colorful coral and marine life. We recommend the dive operators below for this area. These are companies that we worked with to produce our Complete Guide CD ROM and the information on this site. The listings are based entirely upon our judgement that these companies have knowledgeable dive guides and that they run high quality and safe dive tours.
Conditions are generally good with possible strong currents only on the exposed headlands.
Visibility is about 50 feet on average. Starting at the beach, excellent coral can be found in just six feet of water and coverage increases along with the depth. MV Lesleen St. Lucia's department of fisheries sank the Lesleen in 1986. She lies on an even keel and all hatches have been removed along with the engine and all oil sources, making this wreck dive comparitively easy and safe. The stern section is especially colorful with sponges, corals, and gorgonian hanging from the deck head.