Snorkel· St Lucia· Windward Islands

Anse Cochon Reef (North and South)

13° 55.7′ N · 61° 3.5′ W · approximate

Shallow boulder-and-coral reefs at both ends of Anse Cochon, from 5 ft down to 60 ft, where turtles, trumpetfish, morays, octopus and squid are regularly seen.

Practical

Position is near the north reef, derived from the OpenStreetMap coastline (approx). Saint Lucia Tourism Authority: Anse Cochon (North) starts in as little as 5 ft (1.5 m) and slopes to about 60 ft (18 m) with coral patches, boulder fields and sand, a great snorkelling site; Anse Cochon (South) reaches 40 ft (12 m) with reef, boulders, walls and pinnacles and many juveniles and flounder. Snorkel from the boat or dinghy; do not anchor on coral.

Best for

Easy turtle snorkel