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24 of the best · Saint Lucia

Diving, Catamarans, Whale Watching and Fishing in St Lucia

Dive shops for the Soufrière reefs and wrecks, catamaran days to the Pitons, a heritage sloop, whale and dolphin watching, sport fishing and yacht charters to the Grenadines.

Our 24 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love St Lucia.

  1. Listed by the tourism authority

    Scuba St. Lucia

    Anse Chastanet · Soufrière·Dive centre

    The dive centre on the beach at Anse Chastanet Resort, in the Soufrière marine reserve, a short swim from the reef.

    Anse Chastanet Resort, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. One of the island’s leading boat operators

    Sea Spray Cruises

    Rodney Bay Marina·Catamaran & speedboat tours

    Catamaran and speedboat excursions from Rodney Bay to the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay and Toraille Waterfall.

    Rodney Bay Marina, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

The full list: Boats & Diving, A–Z

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Neighbourhood

In depth 2

Diving the reefs and wrecks.

  1. The back story

    Diving and snorkelling in St Lucia: the Soufrière reefs, wrecks and walls

    Saint Lucia·In depth: diving

    Where to dive and snorkel: Anse Chastanet’s house reef, Superman’s Flight and the Piton walls, the Anse Cochon wrecks, the northern sites around Pigeon Island, and how to choose a dive shop.

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  2. Coral nurseries and artificial reefs

    Saint Lucia Divers Association

    Saint Lucia·Dive association

    The association of the island’s dive operators, which helped sink the SK2 as an artificial reef and runs coral nurseries such as the one at Anse Jambette.

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Dive shops 8

Licensed operators.

  1. Listed by the tourism authority

    Action Adventure Divers

    Hummingbird Beach · Soufrière·Dive centre

    A dive shop on Hummingbird Beach in Soufrière, close to the Pitons dive sites.

    Hummingbird Beach, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Listed by the tourism authority

    BodyHoliday Dive Center

    Cariblue Beach · Cap Estate·Dive centre

    The dive centre of BodyHoliday on Cariblue Beach, listed by the tourism authority.

    Cariblue Beach, Cap Estate, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Listed by the tourism authority

    Dive Fair Helen

    Castries·Dive centre

    A long-standing Saint Lucian dive and snorkelling operator listed by the tourism authority.

    P.O. Box MF7071, Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  4. Listed by the tourism authority

    Eastern Caribbean Diving

    Rodney Bay·Dive centre

    A diving and snorkelling operator in Rodney Bay, listed by the tourism authority.

    Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  5. Listed by the tourism authority

    Island Divers

    Anse Cochon · Anse La Raye·Dive centre

    The dive shop at Ti Kaye on Anse Cochon, close to the Lesleen M and Vicky B wrecks.

    Anse Cochon, Anse La Raye, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  6. Listed by the tourism authority

    Scuba St. Lucia

    Anse Chastanet · Soufrière·Dive centre

    The dive centre on the beach at Anse Chastanet Resort, in the Soufrière marine reserve, a short swim from the reef.

    Anse Chastanet Resort, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  7. Listed by the tourism authority

    Scuba Steve’s Diving

    Castries·Dive centre

    A PADI dive school (Dive Saint Lucia) with courses and dives, listed by the tourism authority.

    Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  8. Listed by the tourism authority

    Sealife Paradise

    Pigeon Island beach · Gros Islet·Dive centre

    A water-sports and diving operator on Pigeon Island beach, listed by the tourism authority.

    Pigeon Island beach, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Catamarans & boat tours 8

Down the west coast.

  1. Third-generation, locally owned

    Bateau Mygo

    Marigot Bay·Sailing charters

    A third-generation, locally owned sailing charter company in Marigot Bay, with catamarans and classic yachts for private west-coast charters.

    Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Catamarans and private charters

    Carnival Sailing

    Castries·Catamaran tours & charters

    Catamaran tours and private charters along the west coast.

    P.O. Box 3042, La Clery, Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Private trips and sunset cruises

    Dream Boat Tours

    Rodney Bay Marina·Private boat tours

    Private boat tours and sunset cruises from Rodney Bay Marina.

    Rodney Bay Marina, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  4. A restored wooden trading sloop

    Jus’ Sail

    Rodney Bay Marina·Heritage sailing

    Small-group and private charters aboard a restored traditional wooden trading sloop.

    Rodney Bay Marina, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  5. Tours from Soufrière

    Mystic Man Tours

    Bay Street · Soufrière·Sailing & fishing tours

    Sailing and fishing tours from Bay Street in Soufrière.

    Bay Street, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  6. Half a day down the west coast

    Papa Boat Tours

    Castries·Half-day catamaran

    A half-day catamaran trip along the west coast with Piton views and time to swim.

    Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  7. One of the island’s leading boat operators

    Sea Spray Cruises

    Rodney Bay Marina·Catamaran & speedboat tours

    Catamaran and speedboat excursions from Rodney Bay to the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay and Toraille Waterfall.

    Rodney Bay Marina, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  8. The island’s only power catamaran

    Wave Riders: the Flying Ray

    Rodney Bay Marina·Power catamaran

    Luxury tours aboard the 60-foot Flying Ray, which the tourism authority calls the island’s only power catamaran.

    Rodney Bay Marina, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Whales & dolphins 2

Year-round sightings.

  1. A long-standing marine operator

    Hackshaw’s Boat Charters

    Castries·Fishing, whale watching & charters

    Sport fishing, snorkelling, whale watching and private coastal tours from Castries.

    Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Dolphins and whales off the coast

    Jammin’ Tours

    Windjammer Landing · Labrelotte Bay·Whale & dolphin watching

    Whale- and dolphin-watching cruises and other boat trips from Windjammer Landing.

    Labrelotte Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Sport fishing 1

Marlin and wahoo.

  1. Blue marlin and wahoo

    Captain Mike’s Sport Fishing

    Vigie Marina · Castries·Sport fishing & whale watching

    Sport-fishing and whale-watching trips from Vigie Marina in Castries.

    Vigie Marina, Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Yacht charters 3

Sail to the Grenadines.

  1. Villas and charters in Marigot Bay

    Oasis Marigot

    Marigot Bay·Villas & sailing charters

    A Marigot Bay company that finds villa rentals and arranges sailing charters, car hire, excursions and private chefs.

    Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Bareboat sailing from Rodney Bay

    Sunsail St Lucia

    Rodney Bay·Yacht charter base

    Sunsail’s yacht-charter base at Rodney Bay, with suggested routes south past the Pitons to St Vincent and the Grenadines.

    Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. St Lucia and Grenadines itineraries

    The Moorings: St Lucia charters

    Rodney Bay·Yacht charters

    Yacht charters in St Lucia waters and on to the Grenadines, with itineraries via Marigot Bay, Anse Cochon, the Pitons, Bequia, the Tobago Cays and Mustique.

    Explore View on map

Use licensed operators, never touch coral or wildlife, and follow the crew’s briefing.

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