Diving St. Lucia
There is a marine reserve with nice reefs that are ideal for beginners with a variety of coral and sponges, including gorgonians, black tree coral, barrel sponges, vase sponges and black lace coral. For the more advanced diver, there are some strong currents and wreck diving on the Waiwinette Freighter and the Lesleen M. St Lucia dive centers coordinate with each other to make sure that no two centers are diving at the same site at any one time. All dive sites are within reach of a short boat trip. Marine life includes nurse sharks, turtles, seahorses, angelfish, eels, snappers, fusiliers, and sponges.
Best time to dive
Year-round diving is great in St. Lucia.
Visibility
Visibility averages 65 to 115 feet.
Water temperatures
The water temperature ranges from 79°F to 84°F.
Weather and climate
St. Lucia has a sunny climate all year round and an average temperature of 84 °F. Although sunny throughout the year, the rainy season lasts from June to October. Average rainfall ranges from 60 inches at the coast to 160 inches in the rainforests. Throughout the year, however, pleasant trade winds keep the air cool.
Language
English. Creole is also spoken in many areas.
Passport/Visa requirements
U.S., British, and Canadian citizens can enter with a valid passport or government-issued birth certificate. Citizens of all other nations need a valid passport. All travelers should have a round-trip or onward ticket.
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar – Get exchange rates at http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Electrical current
220 AC, 50 cycles, as in Europe. Adaptors or transformers are necessary for North American appliances.
Capital
Castries
General information
One of the Windward islands, St. Lucia lies between Martinique to the north and St. Vincent to the south. St. Lucia’s natural beauty is well recognized and appreciated by her neighbors hence her title ‘The Helen of the West Indies.’ St. Lucia’s most magnificent natural features are Gros Piton and Petit Piton towering 2,618 feet and 2,438 feet respectively straight out of the sea. Down at sea level, St. Lucia possesses beautiful white sand beaches. In St. Lucia’s rainforests lie many species of birds, insects, and to a lesser extent, reptiles and mammals. Some species are endemic to St. Lucia like the St. Lucia Parrot and the rare St. Lucia Whiptail lizard.
Map
Get a map of St. Lucia from WorldAtlas.com.