Turtle Watching
Grande Anse Beach, on the north coast, is the center for this activity during mid-March to the end of July. Housed in a little tent city, and soothed by the sea aglow in the starlight, campers can enjoy the spectacle of leatherback turtles rising from the surf. It is a great experience even if the guests of honor don't show. Watches are held on Saturday nights between 4:00pm to 6:30am and the cost is EC$10 per person. For more information, contact Jim Sparks at 452-8100/9951 (before Friday night).

Whale Watching
There is something enchanting and exciting about coming face to face with sea creatures which are 20 metres long, weigh approximately 44 tonnes and make noises that can be heard up to five miles away. The experience of encountering whales in their natural habitat makes for an adventure not easily forgotten. What is even more mind boggling is the affinity that one feels for whales and dolphins when paths cross, even if their appearance is so unlike that of other mammals.

The Caribbean waters have long been noted for their unique aquatic life, coral reefs and tropical fish. They are also a haven for Sperm, Pilot and Humpback whales and bottle-nosed dolphins. The female Sperm whales along with their calves, and the Pilot and Humpback whales are found in the St Lucian waters all year round. The male Sperm whales come to the tropical waters in large numbers during the mating season which last from October until January. When they are ready to travel back to the temperate waters off New Zealand, Iceland, Norway, Canada and around Antarctica, they take with them the young males who are strong enough to make the long trip. Unlike other whale-watching destinations, in St Lucia you can see different species of whales all year round.

Like Dominica, we are lucky to have several different species of whale and dolphin in our waters, either resident in the area or passing through. Some of these are:

SPERM WHALES
Mother and calf groups possible shared with Dominica, St. Vincent and Grenada, but more research needs to be done to confirm that these are in fact the same animals - according to IFAW, who have done some research, they live here all year round.

HUMPBACKS, ORCAS, BRYDE'S, PILOTS and DOLPHINS, such as SPOTTED, SPINNERS, BOTTLENOSE, RISSO'S, and FRASERS, also some (hard to see) BEAKED WHALES, FALSE and PYGMY FILLER WHALES and PYGMY SPERM WHALES.

Fishing
Fishing is as much an occupation as a sport on the island of St Lucia, as anglers from all over come to participate in the Annual Bill Fish Tournament. Whether you have never been fishing or you are an experienced angler, you're sure to have a great time on this thrilling and exciting adventure. Take your turn at the 'big ones' from the fighting chair. All bait and up to date tackle are supplier for you! Regular catches include : Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, Barracuda, Dorado, Blue and White Marlin, Long Bill Spearfish, King Fish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Cavali, Snapper and Shark. Fishing can be very thirsty work so beers and sodas are provided.