April 2022; This August, guests staying at Anse Chastanet Resort can learn more about Saint Lucia’s spectacular underwater world with lectures by marine life expert Mickey Charteris, in partnership with the resort’s PADI 5* diving operation Scuba St. Lucia. With more than 20 years of experience in Caribbean waters, Mickey Charteris will host complimentary talks to educate resort guests on the fascinating underwater world located around the resort in the southern corner of the island. These informative, fun lectures are available to divers and non-divers alike. Scuba divers might experience first-hand the natural spectacle of the annual coral spawning.
Caribbean Reef Life Author, Mickey Charteris
Mickey Charteris will be guest lecturer at Anse Chastanet Resort and Scuba St.Lucia from August 13-27, 2022. Featuring daily presentations and workshops, guests will learn about the art of underwater photography, understanding feeding strategies, fish friendships and even reproductive strategies of the species that inhabit the reef. Mickey’s book ‘Caribbean Reef Life’ has sold over 100,000 copies and is now in its third edition.
Scuba divers who stay at Anse Chastanet between 21st-23rd August might experience the beauty of the annual Coral Spawning, an unforgettable natural spectacle. Mickey Charteris will be on-hand to answer guests’ questions and explain the importance of this annual event in maintaining the future of the ecosystem.
During their stay, guests can partake in other resort activities, whether they are on land or at sea. The pristine reefs just off shore start in shallow waters so that they can also be enjoyed by snorkelers. For relaxation, visit the resort spa or enjoy the 2 beautiful soft sand beaches and look for the famous “green flash” at sunset. The resort encompasses 600 acres with 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails ( bike rental available), with excellent bird watching opportunities. There are several restaurants to choose from, one entirely vegan using produce from the resort’s organic farm. The resort Anse Chastanet also offers half day and full day sailing on the resort yacht and there is a range of carefully curated island excursions which can be booked with the concierge.
There are different accommodation packages available, visit https://ansechastanet.com/promotions.html. Weekly Dive Deals for certified divers start from US 2699 per person in dbl occupancy (US 2409 per person/non-diver) and are inclusive of 7 nights run of house accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all tax/service, welcome drink and culinary amenity on arrival, comp non-motorized water sports. Divers will receive 12 beach or boat dives inclusive of tank, weights, belt, mask, snorkel, fins (other equipment at a charge if needed, marine park fee to be paid locally)
Special night dives will be offered on Coral Spawning nights. Night dives are charged at USD $64 plus a coral spawning surcharge of US 30 applies per dive, subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT for each night dive, payable locally.
For more information visit https://scubastlucia.com/mickey-charteris.html
To book your stay call 1-800-223-1108 or contact the resort via email ansechastanet@ansechastanet.com and refer to August Special Dive Weeks.
About Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia
Anse Chastanet sits on a six hundred acre estate on St Lucia’s south western coast close to the awe inspiring Piton Mountains, comprising two soft sand beaches bordering on pristine coral reefs and 12 miles of hiking and biking private resort trils running through the remains of an 18th century plantation. The resort comprises 49 individually designed rooms, 37 of which are scattered about a lush hillside, and 12 which are nestled within a tropical garden at beach level. The resort is in the heart of the island’s protected marine reserve with excellent snorkelling and scuba diving right offshore provided by Scuba St Lucia. Anse Chastanet is home to St Lucia’s only vegan restaurant as well as fine-dining option The Treehouse Restaurant. A number of fantastic treatments are available at The Kai Belté Spa and activities including a large variety of watersports and nature activities are all on offer too, including bird-watching, jungle biking, sea kayaking, yoga, sunset sailing and more.
