Accommodation: Anse Chastanet Resort

My Ultimate Dive Buddy

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A dedicated dad’s ultimate dream comes true at  Kids Sea Camp.

“My kid’s a diver!” Shouting these words from a mountaintop has been a dream for 11 long years. The day my daughter, Hailey, was born, I began fantasizing about sharing my deep passion for the ocean with her. I couldn’t imagine a better dive buddy — swimming along, hand in hand, discovering the secrets of the sea. Throughout her toddler years, some dads in my circle of friends lamented that their adventurous pastimes would have to take a back seat to parenting. “What a cop out,” I thought.

The plan was simple

Make travel and diving irresistible to her. I started early, with each bedtime story focused on fantastical sea creatures, miraculous mermaids, and amazing underwater adventures. As she grew, we watched every kid-friendly dive-related movie  I could find. Soon she was naming marine life,e and swimming in the ocean became second nature. When I spoke to her third-grade class on career day about being editor of Sport Diver magazine, I watched her beam with pride. The plan was working, albeit far too slowly for my impatient heart. Then Kids Sea Camp (KSC) changed everything.

The Patron Saint of family diving, Margo Peyton

Our introduction to Kids Sea Camp, a unique family dive vacation that combined everything an ocean-loving family could ask for, was at Cobalt Coast Resort in the Cayman Islands. Hailey was then 4 years old. KSC offered world-class diving for adults, kid-tailored activities for kids aged 4-17,  PADI certifications, and specialty courses. They also provide daily educational, cultural, and social events for all. KSC’s SASY program was the perfect indoctrination into the dive life for Hailey. Being around diving kids, hearing their stories, and making new friends from around the world fanned her spark of interest into a flame. It didn’t hurt that KSC founder and patron saint of family diving, Margo Peyton, made a point of spending personal time in the ocean with Hailey.  Thanks to Peyton’s irresistible enthusiasm for training the next generation of divers, once timid Hailey gained enough confidence, and the hook had been set.

Joining the dive tribe

A few years later, we returned to Kids Sea Camp at Buddy Dive Resort on Bonaire, where 8-year-old Hailey joined the PADI Seal Team program. The mini scuba rig gave her the experience of a diver, breathing through a regulator. She completed all 5 aqua missions, and I enjoyed my first dive with her under the dock.   What a breakthrough. I continued her momentum, freediving on family vacations and spending as much time as possible getting to know the ocean. When she was 10, ready to become a Junior Open Water Diver, we booked KSC’s Thanksgiving week at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia. This exquisite and secluded luxury resort with an onsite PADI 5-star dive operation, Scuba St. Lucia, was perfect for the entire family. The time was right for Hailey to join the dive tribe.
I’ve always believed that anticipation is one of the best things about travel. Adding a life-changing event like Hailey’s certification only intensified that joy. Months before we began putting together her first scuba kit, we tried on wetsuits, fit-tested the Scubapro masks and fins, all provided by KSC. I was her dive buddy with gear. A few weeks before takeoff, we dove into the PADI E-Learning materials, watching her absorb the physics of diving and safety protocols was as much a learning experience for me as it was for her. When the venerable dive table came into play, I broke out in a cold sweat. Thankfully, Hailey helped me remember my fundamentals, and she passed with ease.

Anse Chastanet

Arriving at Anse Chastanet is a rejuvenation. Surrounded by 600 acres of thriving rainforest, the intimate 49-room resort spills down a lush mountainside to a pristine volcanic beach embracing a crystalline bay that shelters a rich marine reserve. Fragrant tropical flowers adorn trees, tables, and the staff. The view across the bay from our room, framing the island’s famed twin peaks, Gros and Petit Piton, against the Caribbean sunset, defies description. This experience would surely set Hailey’s dive trip expectations to impossibly high levels. Then again, that’s what Kids Sea Camp is all about. (See our Calendar of KSC events)
One of my favorite things about Kids Sea Camp is the relaxed, family vibe. Strangers don’t stay that way for long, especially the children. Friendships form instantly when you’re diving headfirst into new adventures together. Plus, there are lizards to chase, beaches to comb, stars to count, and cannonballs to launch off the top deck of the dive boat. When training begins, the kids slip into a blissful routine of discovery, both underwater and inside themselves. Over 30 years of organizing group travel events around the globe, Margo has created a unique and valuable culture in the diving world. She is building a tribe of like-minded families from different walks of life who share a common love for the ocean — and kinship.

Kids Sea Camp makes travel simple

Traveling to exotic locales with children and grandparents in tow can pose many challenges. Kids Sea Camp makes it simple, safe, and sanguine. There’s a reason why we consistently meet families on their third, sixth, and even eighth KSC adventure. Bonding is an understatement. Relationships born here endure for years. The experience is just that powerful.
On this trip, we invited my mother-in-law, Marsha, a newly certified diver herself, to join us. The possibility of a three-generation dive could not be missed. So, as Hailey was completing her final confined water dive under the careful guidance of Scuba St. Lucia’s instructors, we achieved the trifecta. Loose on the house reef after her required skills were completed, parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters joined for their first dive together.
Holding Hailey’s tiny hand as we toured the reef was euphoric. She led the way, pointing out colorful reef fish and hidden critters while Marsha and I followed, enraptured by the experience. Near the end of the dive, Hailey and I shared a moment alone, kneeling in the sand, practicing signals. I am not ashamed to admit that I shed a few manly tears of joy.

I finally had my dive buddy.

My long-awaited fantasy had become a reality. But there was one unexpected and equally wonderful side effect. Heather, my wife of more than 26 years, has long suffered an unrealistic fear of marine life, despite being a competitive swimmer and water polo player in her youth. Nothing proved more powerful than watching her own daughter become a diver. During Hailey’s final open-water check-out dive, with parents joining, Heather followed the group on a snorkel. When we surfaced, the most surprising words came out of her mouth: “I’m ready to try scuba diving.” To my good fortune, Margo was within earshot. Hugs ensued. (And a few more manly tears.) Guess who’s getting certified at Kids Sea Camp next year?
By Eric Michael

Anse Chastanet Resort with Scuba St. Lucia

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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.

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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.

Rates, Prices & Specials

These are the base rates for Anse Chastnet for the period from 2025 to 2026.

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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 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

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

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

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

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 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.

Anse Chastanet Resort

Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia, Kids and Scuba, Kids Sea Camp

Dates

(Take 10% off both weeks with a 14 nights stay)

Introduction

A luxury outdoor adventure vacation for every member of your family

St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most romantic and bold adventure dive resorts. Kids Sea Camp and Family Dive Adventures are honored that Anse Chastanet, this world-famous honeymoon resort, allows us to host a family week there. Families enjoy returning to what they once shared as a couple, but now with their family.

Lots of kids are getting dive training

We have included these dive training courses for all ages during the St. Lucia week. The PADI Seal Team and PADI Open Water courses are for kids or adults. Additional studies can be booked: PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Night Diver, and PADI Dive Master (14-day course). Our St. Lucia family week activities include jungle biking, paddleboarding, sunrise and sunset yoga, chocolate tasting, and a world-class spa treatment for non-divers (a chocolate hand-and-foot massage).

An amazing resort

Anse Chastanet Resort encompasses 600 lush tropical acres and borders two beautiful volcanic-sand beaches. You will experience a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin pitons on land and the resort’s two crystal-clear bay marine reserves. These reserves are protecting miles of colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Guests can enjoy snorkeling and diving on this pristine house reef, one of the best shore dives in St. Lucia.

A pampered family dive vacation

While the sensuous seclusion of the most romantic rooms in the Caribbean gives some guests the perfect excuse for lolling away the day on the balcony, others head out to partake in our many included activities. The less active can relax, lie on the beach, or get pampered at the resort’s spa, Kai Belté. There’s a casual beachside bar and restaurant, a panoramic hillside lounge, and two treehouses. This provides a romantic setting for candlelit dinners with musical backdrops by local entertainers. Tranquility, Romance, and Adventure can all be found with unmatched luxury at Kids Sea Camp Anse Chastanet.

Anse Chastanet is St. Lucia’s only resort property with an iconic view of the Piti and Gros Piton mountains floating upon the Caribbean Sea. The property’s location is unsurpassed: a 600 lush tropical estate bordering two soft-sand Caribbean beaches with pristine coral reefs just offshore. The resort property encompasses the historic plantation of Anse Mamin and Emerald Estate, where the resort cultivates its organic produce.

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(Take 10% off both weeks with a 14-night stay)

Kids Sea Camp is proud to work with two of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean. Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are 5-diamond resorts known for some of the finest dining, excellent service, romantic accommodations, and the most beautiful sunsets in the Caribbean. Not only can you dive, dine, and relax, but there are also world-class jungle biking, spa services, kayaking, and culinary classes. You can hike through the ruins of an 18th-century sugar plantation just 5 minutes down the road.

A family luxury resort  

Come and enjoy this all-inclusive family vacation at Anse Chastanet Resort. There are 12 beach rooms with AC, four two-bedroom hillside rooms, and hillside deluxe and premium rooms at Anse Chastanet Resort. For those adults who want a bit more dreamy romance during their family vacation, Mom and Dad, or even Grandma and Grandpa, can book a Jade Mountain suite, and the young adult kids aged 15 or older can stay in a nearby room at Anse Chastanet. You can be spoiled and have a little romance during a family vacation.

Rates & Prices

Here are the 2026 summer rates for KSC trips during July 25th-August 1st & August 1st – 8th. If you book before November 1, 2026. We will honor the 2026 rates for the 2027 summer weeks, July 3rd-10th and/or 10th-17th.

2026

Room Types
(per person)		2026 Diver and non-diver rates per person, per week for full package
Single adult: (A/C) Beach Deluxe 1 Bedroom$4,900
Single adult: Deluxe Hill, 1 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$5,365
Single adult: Deluxe Hill, 2 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$6,600
Single adult: Premium Hill 1 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$6,350
Single adult: Beach House (Ocean and beach views) $7,600
2 adults: 1 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 1 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,100
3 adults: 1 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 1 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $3,640
2 adults: 2 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 2 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,900
3 adults: 2 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 2 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,650
2 adults: Hill Deluxe 2 Bedroom $5,365
2 adults: Premium Hill 1 Bedroom$5,100
2 adults: Premium Hill 2 Bedroom (Piton and Ocean views) $6,350
3 adults: Premium Hill 2 Bedroom (Piton and Ocean views)$5,520
2 adults: Beach House (Ocean and beach views) $5,125
Sasy (age 4-7), Seal Team (age 8 & 9) sharing same room as parent$3,175
Jr. Open Water (age 10 and up)Certified kids (age 10 -17)$3,175

2027

Room Types
(per person)		2026 Diver and non-diver rates per person, per week for full package
Single adult: (A/C) Beach Deluxe 1 Bedroom$4,900
Single adult: Deluxe Hill, 1 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$5,365
Single adult: Deluxe Hill, 2 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$6,600
Single adult: Premium Hill 1 Bedroom (Piton and ocean views)$6,350
Single adult: Beach House (Ocean and beach views) $7,600
2 adults: 1 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 1 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,100
3 adults: 1 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 1 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $3,640
2 adults: 2 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 2 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,900
3 adults: 2 Superior Hill (No A/C & Piton view) OR 2 Beach Deluxe Bedroom (No Ocean view w/ A/C) $4,650
2 adults: Hill Deluxe 2 Bedroom $5,365
2 adults: Premium Hill 1 Bedroom$5,100
2 adults: Premium Hill 2 Bedroom (Piton and Ocean views) $6,350
3 adults: Premium Hill 2 Bedroom (Piton and Ocean views)$5,520
2 adults: Beach House (Ocean and beach views) $5,125
Sasy (age 4-7), Seal Team (age 8 & 9) sharing same room as parent$3,175
Jr. Open Water (age 10 and up)Certified kids (age 10 -17)$3,175

Package Includes

A week with just about everything

  • 7 nights’ accommodations. (Includes 7th night free promo)
  • Opening the beach buffet dinner and welcome
  • 3 meals daily with private dining. Dine-around reservations for the Tree House, Anse Mamin, Beach Restaurant, and vegetarian restaurant.
Fun stuff 
  • Guided Paddleboarding & Kayaking
  • Yoga (sunrise & sunset)
  • Unlimited soft drinks and smoothies
  • Town shopping/walking tour
  • Guided Jungle biking, including shoes, helmets, and bikes
  • Waterfall tour for non-divers
  • Culinary professional cupcake decorating class
  • Chocolate tasting and sensory tour
  • Plantation walking tour
Dive Training
  • The available PADI courses include SASY, SEAL TEAM, Rescue Diver, and AOW.
  • 2 boat dives daily + 1-night dive, unlimited shore diving as scheduled (13 boat dives)
  • SASY (For kids 4-7): All rental gear, 6 days of snorkeling, and the SASY program using the SASY unit. Fins, mask, & snorkel for them to KEEP
  • Seal team (For kids 8-9): All rental gear, 6 days of Seal Team doing five aqua missions. BCD, fins, mask & snorkel for them to KEEP
  • Jr. Open Water (For kids 10-17): All rental gear, five confined dives, and four open water dives. The instructor continues to dive with them from the boat once the course is completed.
  • Fins, mask & snorkel for them to keep (This is a gift from KSC, intended only for Jr. Open Water students in children’s sizes. Adult sizes are not included for giveaway.)
  • Private instructor to continue education and dive with Jr. Open Water divers after certification.
  • Private instructor
  • Private boats
Even more fun
  • Sunset cruise with DJ, food, and beverages
  • Marine Presentations, Slide shows, and digital photo album
  • Chocolate hands or foot massage- non-divers
  • Slide presentations and an end-of-week slide show
  • T-shirt, Hat, tote bags
  • Luggage tags, PADI certificate, log books
  • Final closing, poetry presentation, and private beach party with live music
  • Private round-trip airport transfers from UVF to Anse Chastanet Return
Not included
  • Round-trip air to St. Lucia (UVF)
  • Alcohol,
  • Marine park fees
  • tips to dive staff
  • adult rental gear
  • Nitrox

Continuing Education courses: You must submit a request at the time of booking; availability will be confirmed based on space. Confirmation will not happen until 1-2 months before the trip departure, and will not exceed 4 students.

  • Dive Master: (14 days) does not include e-learning and crew pack ($975)
  • Rescue Diver: Includes e-learning and crew pack (Additional cost $450)
  • Digital photo: Includes e-learning and crew pack (Additional cost $450)
  • AOW: Includes e-learning and crew pack (Additional cost $450)

Schedule

Once you arrive on the island

Our sample schedule

This is a general Kids Sea Camp schedule that can change depending on the weather or other things beyond our control. Other activities such as lionfish hunting, photo dives, PPB dives, and boat and drift dives for certified divers can be included in the normal schedule for activities at an additional cost. Unlimited shore diving is available.

  • Saturday: Arrival day and orientation
  • Sunday: 2 boat dives daily for divers and Sasy, Seal, and JOW training
  • Monday: 2 boat dives daily for divers and Sasy, Seal, and JOW training
  • Tuesday: 2 boat dives daily for divers and Sasy, Seal, and JOW training
  • Wednesday: 2 boat dives daily for divers and Sasy, Seal, and JOW training
  • Thursday: 2 boat dives daily for divers and Sasy, Seal, and JOW training
  • Friday: Family dive day and closing celebration
  • Saturday: Travel day — back to reality!

Accommodations

A view like no other in the Caribbean!

Dream of an Architect

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.

Viewful rooms

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, spacious, and the only rooms at the resort with AC. Walk out to the beach and dive shop to enjoy your daily adventures.

Each room is unique

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 a two-bedroom suite with its very own pool.

And then there are always Jade Mountain rooms up the hill. Jade Mountain 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 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, home to more than 150 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.

An abundant house reef

The shore dive is a required “first” dive for dive guests. It allows divers to feel assured that all equipment is functioning properly, that their buoyancy skills are adequate for entering the marine reserve, and that they are oriented 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 perfectly set up for both beach and boat dives

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.

The scuba shop 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 fully outfitted and ready to dive and enjoy your family dive trip by just calling us.

The night dives in St. Lucia are a must-see 

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

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

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

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

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 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

Mouth watery island tastes

A wide range of dining experiences at Anse Chastanet! Some of the best dining in Soufriere and St. Lucia is 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.

Dining in the trees

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 Caribbean and 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, except on 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 and showcases organic produce grown on our resort farm, Emerald Estate, in the Soufriere Hills.

Seeds of love

Anse Chastanet only uses certified organic seeds. Menu selections regularly offer new tastes and combinations, 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, a vegetarian dining experience; Trou Au Diable, a beach restaurant; Aspara, an Indian-themed menu at Trou Au Diable; 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.

Please look out 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 the arrival hall. At SLU airport, we have a representative waiting for you once you notify us of your flight details. If you plan to arrive by private plane, please contact us, and we will facilitate your arrival arrangements.

There’s a 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 disturbing our guests. The helicopter company operates only during daylight hours. 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 before sending us the final confirmation of the transfer. This final confirmation may only come through on the day prior to your arrival. As there is only one helicopter company, there is good, steady demand, and mostly, this final confirmation will come through.

Space is limited for the Helicopter

If you wish to receive immediate confirmation and a guarantee, you would need to agree to purchase a total of 4 seats and guarantee payment for these 4 seats in case no other passengers 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 are a limited number of helicopters, please note that mechanical or weather issues could lead to last-minute cancellation, in which case the resort would automatically arrange 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.