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Famous for its breathtaking beauty of sparkling blue waters and palm fringed golden beaches, Saint Lucia is the ideal destination for lovers of water sports. The hotels and resorts are fully equipped with the latest sports equipment that is easily rented to visitors.
One cannot imagine the variety and diversity of water sports opportunities here in St. Lucia. From sailing to windsurfing, skiing and diving, the endless adventure on this timeless island leaves one wanting more excitement, fun and adventure.
Sailing in Saint Lucia
of yachts; banana boat; mini candle; parasailing; pedaling and kayaking are the main nautical activities around the large hotels and resorts in the various tourist centers such as Rodney Bay, Choc Bay and Marigot Bay.
Cruises in these crystal clear waters promise the most enchanting views of the native dolphins and whales. With the sparkling Caribbean Sea on one side and the mysterious depths of the Atlantic Ocean on the other, sailing here is every sailor’s fondest dream. Yachts and sailboats can be chartered from the Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay Marinas for sailing in the West Indies through the unspoiled views of the Grenadine Islands.
Parasailing is a more daring activity; being hitched to the back of a boat. You cannot get a better and more complete picture of St. Lucia’s beautiful scenery.
Windsurfing in St. Lucia
Ideally located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St-Lucia is surrounded by endless trade winds, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Beginners will enjoy the power of the wind and the thrill of being propelled by the wind, all the more so in the calm waters of the Caribbean. For a more exciting experience, CAS in Bax or Vieux Fort are ideal spots for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Trainers are available to help beginners get started and experts improve their skills.
Skiing in Saint Lucia
Jet skiing and water skiing are available at most hotels and resorts. Water skiing is a favorite for beginners who want to spend more time in the Caribbean Sea. Jet skiing is an unforgettable adventure of flying over the waves with the water splashing in your face.
Diving in Saint Lucia
Enjoying marine life in all its splendor and glory is not possible without diving in the underwater paradise of Santa Lucia. The island is located on the tip of an underwater volcano that nurtures a wide variety of corals, sponges, and reefs. Great care has been taken to preserve marine life, which is an irreplaceable asset of our Ecosystem.
Diving schools and centers provide tuition, trips, guides and equipment for diving or snorkeling. The prestigious Soufriere Marine Management Area on the west coast is responsible for the conservation of the coastal environments of Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia is as mountainous below as it is above, thus embracing the bounty of nature in its lap. Diving provides the opportunity to come face to face with the marine life that breathes in the womb of Saint Lucia. Angelfish, black beauties, golden spotted eels, seahorses, rays, nurse sharks, turtles and a variety of schools of fish are down there to welcome divers into their colorful and mysterious world.
