St. Lucia Prepares to Launch First Underwater Sculpture Park

St. Lucia is preparing to add a new experience to its tourism offering. The destination is developing the first of three planned underwater sculpture parks.

The project will combine marine exploration with St. Lucia’s history, culture and heritage. It will also support the continued development of the island’s dive tourism sector.

Public Exhibition Opens August 29

Before the sculptures are installed underwater, the public will have a chance to see them on land.

A two-day National Exhibition will open on August 29. It will showcase the collection created for the first Dive Park.

After the exhibition, the sculptures will be installed at Anse La Verdue in Canaries on St. Lucia’s west coast.

The site will eventually become part of a wider underwater attraction for residents and visitors.

Three Underwater Parks Planned for St. Lucia

The Ministry of Tourism is developing a sculpture park corridor made up of three separate attractions.

These will include a Dive Park, Snorkel Park and Conservation Park. Together, they will celebrate St. Lucia’s history, culture and heritage while expanding its marine tourism experiences.

The initiative also creates another attraction for travellers interested in diving and exploring the island beyond its traditional tourism offerings.

St. Lucians Help Tell the Island’s Story

Local participation has played an important role in developing the project.

St. Lucian artists and community creatives contributed ideas that helped inspire the sculptures. This approach gives residents a role in deciding how the island’s identity is presented to visitors.

Tourism, Commerce, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage Minister Ernest Hilaire highlighted the importance of that local ownership.

He said the project allows St. Lucians to help define how their history and heritage are shared with the world.

Culture Meets Dive Tourism

The underwater parks are designed to offer more than a new diving attraction.

Hilaire hopes visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for St. Lucia’s people and culture. The project also highlights the importance of protecting the island’s heritage for future generations.

By bringing culture, conservation and marine tourism together, the initiative adds another dimension to St. Lucia’s tourism product.

For now, the sculptures will remain above water for their public debut on August 29. They will then begin their next chapter beneath the waters of Anse La Verdue.