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 Star 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.

Mickey Charteris will be guest lecturer at Anse Chastanet Resort and Scuba St.Lucia from August 13 to 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: A Field Guide for Divers," has sold over 100,000 copies and is now in its third edition.

Scuba divers who stay at Anse Chastanet between August 21 and 23 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 two 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, including an entirely vegan eatery using produce from the resort’s organic farm. 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 Anse Chastanet's website. Weekly Dive Deals for certified divers start from $2,699 per person in double occupancy and $2,409 per person for non-diver. This includes seven nights 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 and fins. Other equipment is available for an additional charge if needed and the marine park fee to be paid locally.

Special night dives will be offered on coral spawning nights. Night dives are $64 plus a coral spawning surcharge of $30 applies per dive, subject to 10 percent service charge and 10 percent VAT for each night dive, payable on location.

For more information visit Scuba Lucia's Charteris information hub. To book your stay call 1-800-223-1108 or contact the resort via email [email protected] and refer to August Special Dive Weeks.