Introduction
Relax you deserve this luxury dive vacation in St. Lucia
Welcome to the luxury you have earned. Anse Chastanet Resort on St. Lucia is considered one of the most romantic resorts in the Caribbean, designed by visionary owners Karolin and Nick Troubetzkoy. St. Lucia is the perfect island, whether you’re after romance, rejuvenation, or a diving adventure.
Discover Anse Chastanet: Your Luxury Eco-Escape
Nestled on 600 lush tropical acres, Anse Chastanet is more than a resort; it’s an immersive experience. Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Pitons meeting the serene Caribbean Sea. Explore two pristine soft-sand beaches and dive into untouched coral reefs just offshore.
Unforgettable Experiences:
- World-Class Diving: Dive into a protected marine reserve teeming with vibrant coral reefs. Our on-site Scuba St. Lucia operation, led by experienced professionals, offers a full daily diving and coral nursery program.
- Luxury & Eco-Consciousness: Anse Chastanet seamlessly integrates the beauty of St. Lucia into your stay. Designed by architect Nick Troubetzkoy, the resort blends tropical foliage, stunning views, and the sounds of nature for a truly unique experience.
- Adventure Awaits: Explore extensive mountain biking and hiking trails within the Anse Mamin estate, discovering historical sites and lush tropical flora.
- Organic Dining: Savor fresh, organic cuisine at our Emerald Estate, where we cultivate a variety of produce for exceptional dining and vegan experiences.
- Romance & Relaxation: Anse Chastanet’s tranquil atmosphere and stunning setting make it the perfect romantic getaway.
Explore the Wonders of St. Lucia:
Anse Chastanet is your gateway: Honeymoon, couples retreat, and family vacation; we can create it all for you.
- The Iconic Pitons: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Both resorts offer breathtaking views, culinary delights, and jungle biking and hiking opportunities in addition to the island’s best diving.
- Protected Marine Reserves: Dive and snorkel among vibrant coral reefs and wrecks teeming with diverse marine life.
Exclusive Offer:
Save up to 15% on your Anse Chastanet getaway when you book your dive vacations to St. Lucia through Family Dive Adventures. Our special rates are exclusive to our clients with customized vacations specifically suited for your family.
Ready for your dream trip?
Contact us today to learn more and book your unforgettable escape to Anse Chastanet! We’ve been sending divers to this paradise for 25 years and can help you create the perfect itinerary. (803)-419-2556
This vacation can be a visual indulgence of the senses. Chocolate sensory, culinary classes, chocolate hand & foot massage, along with sunset or sunrise yoga. Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet are world-famous for luxury, romance, and top-level service. There is something for everyone on this breathtaking island. Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are a gift to your physical and mental health.
Pre and post-trip add-ons are easy to accommodate, as well as special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and even weddings. Extra-large deluxe and premium suites underscore the visionary, innovative, sometimes whimsical side of Nick Troubetzkoy: in one suite, the balcony is built around a full-grown red gommier tree; in another, a flamboyant tree drapes its red blossoms around the patio. Some have their 4th wall open entirely to the vistas yet are completely private.
Packages
Christmas / New Year’s package rates for the Coral Kaleidoscope Package: Beach Deluxe room from $4,956pp dbl for a seven-day dive vacation
The Coral Kaleidoscope package: includes seven nights in room category chosen; FAP (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner); all tax and service; airport taxi transfers both ways; welcome cocktail, drinks package in-room fridge and culinary amenity on arrival;
12 beach or boat dives; substitution of a day dive and night dive to a maximum of 2; and escorted walk of the Old French Colonial Plantation.
Also included are a tennis court/equipment, water sports equipment (snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, mini-sailing, wind-surfing), sunrise and sunset yoga, beach chairs, and towels on the resort’s two beaches.
Anse Chastanet individual dive vacation package for 2025 (Non-Kids Sea Camp week)
- Seven nights Superior accommodation Anse Chastanet Dive Resort St. Lucia
- Airport transfers
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner
- Welcome, drink, and culinary amenities on arrival
- 12 beach or boat dives include tanks, weights, belts, masks, snorkel, fins (other equipment at a charge if needed)
- Guided tour of Old French Colonial Plantation
- Marine park fee to be paid locally
- Complimentary non-motorized water-sports
- Sunset cruise
- Choice of 4 restaurants and two beaches
- Valet service
- From $3,589 pp +tax based on diver dbl occ -Delux Beach room
- From $3,189 pp +tax based on diver triple occ- Superior Hill room
Deposit $1,000 per room and save when booked through Family Dive Adventures. We can upgrade to Piton Hill rooms or Jade Mountain rooms as well. Give us a call today at 1-803-419-2556
Please note that kids aged 12 and under are only allowed at Anse Chastanet during Kids Sea Camp. Kids must be 17 or older to stay at Jade Mountain. Family Dive Adventures provides dive vacations to both Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet. Contact us for honeymoons, anniversaries, romantic dive trips, or a private family dive vacation. Prices do not include VAT. We are the experts and provide year-round reservations.
Accommodations
A view like no other in the Caribbean!
Nick Troubetzkoy and his wife, Karolin, had a dream to combine St. Lucia’s mountainous beauty and sweet sugar beaches with divine luxury, resulting in the creation of Anse Chastanet Resort in St. Lucia. What a sweet vacation dream it is! Extra-large deluxe and premium hill suites underscore the visionary, innovative, sometimes whimsical side of Nick Troubetzkoy. In one suite, the balcony is built around a Red Gommier tree; in another, a flamboyant tree drapes its red blossoms around the balcony. Some have the fourth wall open entirely to pitons or ocean views. Beach rooms are the only air-conditioned rooms on the resort.
The resort rooms are tucked behind coconut palms that line the beach, and the remainder tiptoes up a flower-decked hillside. To make the most of the panoramic views and the refreshing tradewinds, octagonal whitewashed cottages come with wraparound flower-draped balconies and louvered windows. If you want a bit of romance or majestic views, choose the hill rooms with an open-air treehouse-like feel—some with swings and Piton views. The Beach Rooms are glass-enclosed and spacious and are the only rooms at the resort with AC. Walk out to the beach and dive shop to enjoy your daily adventures.
Extra-large deluxe and premium suites underscore the visionary, innovative, and sometimes whimsical side of the owner and Architect, Nick Troubetzkoy. In one suite, the balcony is built around a mature red Gommier tree, and in another room, a flamboyant tree drapes its red blossoms around the balcony. Some have their fourth wall open entirely to the vistas yet are entirely private. There is also one two-bedroom suite with its very own pool.
And then there are always Jade Mountain rooms up the hill. Jade Mountian is considered one of the premier honeymoon resorts in the entire world.
Diving / Diving Site(s)
Reefs raising out of the Pitons Mountains
The Diving
The Anse Chastanet reef starts just 10 yards beyond the water’s edge. The reef’s remarkable ecosystem offers an amazing profusion of unusual tropical marine life, in 20 to 140 feet of calm, clear water. Anse Chastanet reef which is home to more than 150 different species of fish makes for an amazing dive day or night. In the shallow areas be sure to keep your eyes open for peacock flounders, octopus, needlefish, and turtles. Or drop down a little deeper over dense coral growth to see puffers, moray eels, parrotfish, lobsters, and even sea horses. A unique dive site for all abilities and is especially good for macro photography.
The shore dive is a required “first” dive for dive guests. It allows divers to feel ensured that all equipment is functioning properly, that their buoyancy skills are adequate for entering the marine reserve, and provides an orientation to the type of diving for which St Lucia is known. This reef is a favorite of most professional underwater photographers and videographers who visit Anse Chastanet.
Scuba St Lucia has a talented and friendly multinational staff. Its local dive leaders are true professionals who have logged thousands of dive hours in the marine reserve and will show you the fantastic sights on the reefs. The staff are very accommodating and will do their best to help out with “special requests”.
Scuba St. Lucia is a renowned National Geographic/PADI 5-Star Dive resort and DAN (Divers Alert Network) Partner in Dive Safety facility. It is located in the heart of St. Lucia’s marine reserves at the south end of Anse Chastanet Beach. Founded in 1981, Scuba St. Lucia has established itself as one of the best dive shops in the Caribbean. The reefs in St. Lucia are some of the most underrated diving destinations in the world. This dive team is family-focused and kid-friendly yet can cater to photographers and adults of all levels. There are no pools at Anse Chastanet, so dive training is done in a training area just off the beach.
Scuba St. Lucia is perfectly set up for both beach and boat dives. She offers guests private gear storage, a well-equipped scuba store, small and large scuba tanks, ScubaPro rental dive gear, and Sealife underwater photo and video rental. Kids Sea Camp is a dealer for both ScubaPro and Sealife, so you can always shop with us and be ready to dive and enjoy your family dive trip fully outfitted and ready to go by just calling us.
Night dives are offered at least twice weekly on Anse Chastanet’s Reef, which really “wakes up” at night, with many interesting crustaceans on the move, large basket stars, sleeping parrotfish, octopus and squid, bioluminescence, and the “THING.” Scuba Courses: Scuba St Lucia is an ideal place to learn to dive, with warm, clear waters and a shallow, protected reef close to the Dive Center.
Equipment Rental
The rental facility is fully equipped with the latest scuba gear including Scubapro regulators with octopus, low-pressure inflator, depth, and pressure gauges, Seaquest/Aqualung beds, and 3mm shorty wetsuits. Also available for rental are masks, fins, and snorkels. All rental gear is serviced regularly to ensure top quality and safety. The facility is equipped with four large freshwater rinse tanks with disinfectant inside and all gear is washed after each use.
Photo and Video
Scuba St. Lucia offers its clients an underwater Photo and Video center with camera rentals and custom video creation. Digital underwater cameras are also available for rental. The staff can assist with all camera and video needs and offer a range of courses such as Underwater Videographer and Underwater Photographer.
Boats
Scuba St. Lucia operates three dive boats: Miss Ina, Miss Bertha, and Jenny-Marie. The boat dives should also not be missed. From the dramatic walls beneath the majestic Piton Mountains to Superman’s flight, a drift dive in the shadow of the Petit Piton, the diving is fantastic. Coral Gardens and Jalousie under the Gros Piton, Piton Wall, the wreck of the “Lesleen M,” Anse La Raye, and Anse Cochon are other dives that must be experienced. Closer to home for the afternoon boat trips but no less spectacular sites, the diver can explore Fairyland, Turtle Reef, Grand Caille, Trou Diable, the Pinnacles, and much more.
The pace in St. Lucia is always slow and relaxed, and the diving and activities are efficiently organized with minimal fuss. The dive boats have fresh drinking water, complete safety equipment, towels, first-aid kits, and a DAN oxygen unit.
Dive Training
Kids & adults can take the following courses in both weeks this summer.
- 14-day PADI Dive Master for participants 18 and older
- PADI rescue diver for participants age 12+ either week
- PADI Underwater Naturalist
- Digital photo
- Coral Restoration
- Lion Fish tracker
Other programs offered
SASY for kids ages 5-7 – a full day of water fun and other activities and excursions
PADI Seal Team is for kids ages 8-10 who will learn through fun aqua adventures in the ocean daily. Seals will learn the first stage of scuba diving in under 12 feet of water. There is one instructor for every two children.
PADI Jr. Open Water and Open Water. Anyone from age ten and up can learn to dive. We provide this course for adults and kids.
Adult dive program. Adults will be pampered and cared for with Vallet Diving each week. Your gear will be set up, rinsed, and put away for you each day. Just have your breakfast and board your spacious dive boat, complete with private staff, snacks, and fresh drinking water, and you will be taken to some of the best diving St. Lucia offers. Family diving is available any day, and there is unlimited shore diving.
Compressors and Tanks
Compressors: Scuba St. Lucia recently upgraded their filling station by adding a Bauer Securus Air System. This is the first and only filtration system in St. Lucia, providing the purest air quality available in the industry—two Bauer K14 and a Bauer K15 compressor supply close to 40 cfpm. Nitrox is also available.
Scuba Tanks: Scuba St. Lucia has over 200 Aluminum scuba tanks in both 63 cu. Ft. and 80 cu. Ft. All tanks are tested and serviced regularly to ensure top quality and safety.
Dining / Restaurant(s)
Fine dining around every corner
A wide range of dining experiences at Anse Chastanet! Some of the best dining in Soufriere and St. Lucia are at Anse Chastanet. An enticing selection of menus is available in several intimate hillside and beachside rooms. You can pre-book private dining arrangements at the water’s edge on Anse Chastanet beach or in our spa cottage Kai Mer overlooking the Caribbean.
Whether you fancy fine tropical Caribbean cuisine, exotic creole flavors, or simple grilled fare, you will find it available and so much more. The culinary options also include St.Lucia East Indian menu titled Apsara, a wholly vegetarian restaurant called Emerald’s, and last but not least, the Jungle Grill for daytime laid-back dining on our second beach, Anse Mamin. And, of course, all of the kitchens receive organic produce from our resort farm Emerald’s in the Soufriere Hills.
Dine in at the resort’s two open-air treehouses overlooking lush tropical foliage and the Caribbean Sea. Join us for award-winning tropical world cuisine made from a blend of the Caribbean with other tropical world cuisine experiences. The dinner menu changes daily and is served in a romantic candlelit ambiance, surrounded by beautiful original artwork. Breakfast is served here daily as is dinner, which is served daily except Tuesdays.
Anse Chastanet menus always include vegetarian options, and our culinary team is also happy to meet any other dietary requirements. In addition, the resort serves our Emerald’s dinner menu, which is entirely vegetarian, showcasing the organic produce grown on our resort farm Emerald Estate in the Soufriere Hills.
Anse Chastanet only uses certified organic seeds. Menu selections offer new tastes and combinations regularly, including appetizers such as Goat’s Cheese Fondant, Balsamic Caramel, Apple Curry, and Crispy Rain Forest Calabza Gnocchi. Entrees like tofu smoked paprika, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, sweet potato, and plantain satay, are available.
You have numerous choices for dining at Anse Chastanet; Emerald’s a vegetarian dining experience; Trou Au Diable, a beach restaurant; Aspara, an Indian theme menu at Trou Au Diable, or the Beach Grill and the Jungle grill.
Activities
When you are not diving
- Paddleboarding
- Yoga
- Sunset cruise
- Jungle biking
- Culinary classes
- Chocolate tasting
- Kayaking
- Volcano excursion
- Sailing lessons
- Spa treatments
- “Forever you” renewal of vows
Know Before You Go
Fly to paradise
Airlines servicing St. Lucia
- American Airlines
- US Airways
- Delta Airways
- United Airlines
- JetBlue
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Air Canada
- Westjet
- Air France
- Condor
- TRANSAT
- Caribbean Airlines
- Caribbean Star, and Corsair via Martinique.
St. Lucia COVID information
St. Lucia Tourism information
St. Lucia pre-travel registration form
Please lookout for new non-stop, direct flights to Saint Lucia starting from Chicago (United Airlines) and Boston (JetBlue).
Airports: Hewanorra International Airport: UVF (18 miles) – approximately 60 minutes. George Charles Airport: SLU (inter-island) (30 miles) – approximately 75 minutes. At Hewanorra Airport, our airport representative is stationed right outside of the arrival hall. At SLU airport, we have a representative awaiting you once you have notified us of your flight details. If you plan to arrive on your private plane, please contact us and we will facilitate the arrival arrangements for you.
The Helipad: Anse Chastanet owns and operates a private, fully licensed helipad for the exclusive use of our resort guests. The helipad is located in the hills behind the resort where it can operate without any noise disturbance to our guests. The helicopter company operates during daylight hours only. The helicopter transfers are approximately $280 USD (UVF) one way. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The helicopter company requires a minimum of 4 passengers booked on any given flight prior to sending the final confirmation of the transfer to us. This final confirmation may only come through the day prior to your arrival day. As there is only one helicopter company there is good, steady demand and mostly, this final confirmation will come through.
If you wish to have an immediate confirmation and guarantee, you would need to agree to purchase a total of 4 seats and will guarantee payment for these 4 seats in case no other passengers will have booked by the time of your arrival. If you wish to book a private helicopter transfer, a payment of 6 seats is required. As there is a limited amount of helicopters, please know that mechanical issues or weather issues could always lead to last-minute cancellation in which case the resort would automatically secure a land transfer for you.
There may also be last-minute delays over which we will have no influence as they could be caused by a variety of reasons. Please also be aware that your luggage will be transported to and reach the resort separately. Your hand luggage can travel with you. Contact us at Kids Sea Camp if you wish to book a helicopter transfer. 803-419-2556
Passports and documentation
All travelers must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket to travel out of the USA. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of entry to any foreign country.
It is the travelers’ responsibility to ensure they have the proper documentation to travel into each country on their itinerary as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate as well as your chosen airline carrier to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements.
There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted special requirements for the protection of children. If you are traveling with a child that is not your own, a single parent with a child, a child with a different last name, or traveling without both natural parents of the child, you will require documentation proving your right to travel with children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country and visit the immigration site of the country you are traveling to for the requirements. Kids Sea Camp Reservation Office and staff will not assume responsibility for passengers not having the correct documentation.
Contact Family Dive Adventures directly for current information and pricing. Pricing is not guaranteed until paid in full. Package prices may not include some or all of the following: departure tax, round-trip airline reservations, luggage fees, gov’t taxes, port taxes, fuel surcharges, and marine park fees. These conditions are beyond our control and are generally payable to the vendor directly. Family Dive Adventures and its agents act solely as a reservation service for selected suppliers and operators. It is your responsibility to provide proper documentation for international travel. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all trips. Kids Sea Camp is not an insurance company and does not collect payment for any insurance purchased with DAN, MASA, or CFAR USI. We provide links to sources that may assist you on our website www.familydivers.com.
Terms & Conditions: No refund policy applies to all payments made to Kids Sea Camp inc. This includes disruptions due to weather, illness, pandemic, epidemic, acts of God, war, government mandates, canceled/delayed flights, and all unforeseen circumstances outside of Kids Sea Camp inc control. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all trips. Kids Sea Camp is not an insurance company and does not collect payment for any insurance purchased with DAN, MASA, or USI. We provide links to sources that may assist you on our website www.familydivers.com.