Welcome to a one-of-a-kind resort and a one-of-a-kind dive trip. SASS is extremely happy to be returning to Anse Chastanet Resort on the island of St. Lucia. Anse Chastanet sits on 600 beautiful, tropical acres and has two white sandy beaches. The view from your room is spectacular. Flowering bougainvillea cascade down the hillside and the iconic Piton mountains sit majestically in the background. The ocean? Well, it’s just calling your name to come and dive. So, join us on this beautiful, romantic adventure to St. Lucia.
The crystal clear water of the Caribbean awaits you and it’s just a fin kick away from St. Lucia’s protected marine park. Swim past colorful coral reefs and schooling fish. Search for unusual creatures like frogfish and seahorses. Each day you’ll be offered multiple dive opportunities. SASS has sweetened the deal by adding bonus dives to the package so you’ll enjoy 12 boat dives PLUS scheduled beach dives, PLUS 2 night dives PLUS free Nitrox.
The crystal clear water of the Caribbean awaits you and it’s just a fin kick away from St. Lucia’s protected marine park. Swim past colorful coral reefs and schooling fish. Search for unusual creatures like frogfish and seahorses. Each day you’ll be offered multiple dive opportunities. SASS has sweetened the deal by adding bonus dives to the package so you’ll enjoy 12 boat dives PLUS scheduled beach dives, PLUS 2 night dives PLUS free Nitrox.
Accommodations
Anse Chastanet offers 49 individually designed rooms; 37 are scattered about the lush hillside and 12 are nestled at beach level. SASS has reserved Superior category rooms which are all located hillside. To make the most of the panoramic view and the refreshing trade winds, your octagonal cottage comes with a wraparound balcony and louvered windows. All rooms have fridges, electric water kettle, coffee makers and hair dryers. Handmade bathrobes and Molton Brown amenities are provided. If you truly want to splurge, upgrade to a different room category. Some rooms are truly world class, worthy of being on a magazine cover. Beach Deluxe rooms have air conditioning. Hillside Deluxe have a separate living room, and Premium are beautifully appointed with an open wall format. Finally, there’s Jade Mountain with grand sweeping spaces and private infinity edge pools. |
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Diving
Location, location, location! For a diver, there is no better place to stay on the island. I hate to see divers vacation in St .Lucia and stay at one of the many franchised resorts in the town of Castries. They never get close to seeing the truly good diving that St. Lucia offers. The house reef at Anse Chastanet starts just 10 yards from the water's edge and is home to a profusion of common and unusual tropical marine life. Keep your eyes open for peacock flounders, octopus, needle fish and turtles. Go a little deeper and you’ll mostly likely see puffers, moray eels, parrot fish, lobsters and even sea horses. This is a great place for macro photography. Scuba St. Lucia is located on premise and is a comprehensive facility. They have three boats, gear storage and a professional staff to see to your needs. |
More than Diving
Although diving is our primary focus, it would be a shame not to partake in some of the other resort amenities such as yoga, snorkeling, tennis, sunset sailing, sea kayaking, jungle biking, hiking and bird-watching. Walk to the resort’s historical plantation of Anse Mamin and Emerald Estate to see where the restaurant grows its own organic produce. And, last but surely not least, for those who are ‘less actively inclined’, simply do nothing, lie on the beach or get pampered in the resort’s spa, Kai Belté. |
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Dining
Some of the best dining in Soufriere and St. Lucia can be found at Anse Chastanet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily in the package. Each afternoon, enjoy tea time with an ocean view. With multiple restaurant options, the menus is varied and enticing. Whether you fancy fine tropical Caribbean Cuisine, exotic Creole flavors, or simple grilled fare, you won’t be disappointed. Apsara, is another culinary option, which is described as ‘St. Lucia-Indian’. Emerald’s restaurant serves up all vegetarian dishes. At beachside, you’ll find Jungle Grill for causal lunches. Looking for romance? Pre-book a private dinner at the water's edge on Anse Chastanet beach or in the spa cottage of Kai Mer that overlooks the Caribbean. |
Package Includes
· 8 Days/ 7 Nights at Anse Chastanet in a Superior room · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners and Afternoon Tea daily · Non-alcoholic beverages · 12 boat dives · Scheduled beach dives · 2 night dives · Free Nitrox · Welcome cocktail and a guest appreciation cocktail party (tbd). · Mini-sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, paddle boards, use of tennis court and equipment, complimentary walks and hikes on the 600 acre estate, sunrise and sunset yoga, use of chairs and towels on both beaches · Hotel taxes · SASS guide and t-shirt · Discount on Nitrox certification course of $99 plus textbook. Save $40! · Discount on Refresher scuba class of $69. Save $20 · Free pool time prior to trip to check out gear · Pre-trip informational meeting and post-trip rum punch/photo party Note: Airfare and transfers are not included. SASS will assist and coordinate group transfers to save money. We can also assist in airline reservations for a $25 ticketing fee. The following airlines fly into St. Lucia: American Airlines, Delta Airways, United Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Westjet, Air France, Condor, LIAT, TRANSAT, Caribbean Airlines, Caribbean Star,. Please look for a new non stop, direct flights to Saint Lucia starting in the fall of 2016 from Chicago on United Airlines. Note, there are two airports on the island. Hewanorra International Airport: UVF (18 miles) is approx. 60 minutes away. George Charles Airport: SLU (inter-island) (30 miles) is approx. 75 minutes. |
Cost (Per person based on double occupancy)
Superior Room: Diver $2399 Non-diver: $2190
Payment: A $300/person nonrefundable deposit is necessary to guarantee space on this trip. Final payment is due by August 15th. Travel insurance is strongly recommend and available at SASS for 6% of the trip total cost. Sign Up Now!
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