Reviews
Such a fantastic experience!!! My sister first went diving with Greg in 1997 and highly recommended him to us....20 years later my son Quinn( 9 years old)went for his first dive with Cassie, (Greg’s daughter) We came from Nebraska and this was his first experience in the ocean.... with fish, and he had an amazing time! My family and I came back to Kauai in July 2019 and this time my son went diving with Greg and yet again had an awesome experience where they saw an assortment of sea life including turtles, eels and even a reef shark! To say the least my son was hooked! In December 2019 I decided to take Quinn back to Kauai to get PADI certified with Watersports Adventurers(for his 12th birthday) Cassie was his instructor and was AMAZING! (she even sang Happy Birthday to him in Hawaiian!) We now live in San Diego so it would have been convenient to do the certification here, but because of the amazing and safe experiences we had with Greg and Cassie I wouldn’t have dreamed of going anywhere else! Plus I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else with my son. Cassie and Greg have given my son such an awesome opportunity and taught him to appreciate, respect and love the ocean and all of the creatures in it, especially on Kauai! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cassie, Greg and Watersports Adventures. I definitely know we will be going back and I would encourage others to do so as well. 😊 Mahalo nui loa!!!!
Kristy KremanMy husband and I did 2 shore dives with Cassie and Greg - who are so knowledgeable, eco-friendly and lots of fun! This is our 4th time diving with them. Highly recommend!!
Karen LynneVery friendly. Had 2 great dives at tunnels beach. Excellent dive site from a limited access beach. Great small family operation. Accommodated our group of certified and non certified divers. Saw sharks, turtles octopus, Monk seals, caves, lava tubes and much more. Cassie was amazing. Thank you for showing us a great time.
Todd CandeeVery friendly. Had 2 great dives at tunnels beach. Excellent dive site from a limited access beach. Great small family operation. Accommodated our group of certified and non certified divers. Saw sharks, turtles octopus, Monk seals, caves, lava tubes and much more. Cassie was amazing. Thank you for showing us a great time.
Todd CandeeGreg was awesome and so was the dive! As a certified diver, diving with my uncertified girlfriend was still a lot of fun and he took really good care of her.
Matt PowellCassie was a great guide and provided a fantastic refresher dive for my girlfriend and me (we hadn't dived for about 5 years). We saw some huge rays, it was a really great experience!
Michael CappsCassie was a great guide and provided a fantastic refresher dive for my girlfriend and me (we hadn't dived for about 5 years). We saw some huge rays, it was a really great experience!
Michael CappsGreg and his Ohana really make you feel at ease. Ive always had a challenging time with my ears being so sensitive and the guy's a genius, thanks for such a great experience! I'm looking forward to more with you all. Christyn
Christyn AlconesOur boys, 11 and 13, got to dive with us for the first time and they had an awesome experience!!! Cassie, Greg and Holly were all very friendly, patient and helpful. I recommend them!
Heather GordonCassie was great! She took us along the coast and pointed out all the sea turtles. Highly recommend diving with Watersports Adventures!!
Amanda Schembri
When I showed up for my dive with Down Under Diving, I wasn't aware that they had cancelled due to "poor conditions." However, when I arrived, Dylan from Watersport Adventures was at Koloa Point, and he had a no-show diver. So I stayed and had two dives with him and some others. The other divers were completely new to scuba. I am certified, but I'm still a beginner. All that being said, Dylan welcomed me to dive with him, and it was great!!! He gave a very thorough overview/review of the important rules, and he stayed with each of us until we were comfortable. Had a wonderful time and felt extremely confident under his care. Definitely recommend working with them, whether you're an experienced diver OR if you're a beginner. Worth every penny and then some!
Peggy T.9/02/2015
This is an excellent scuba experience for beginners. My wife and I had never been scuba diving before, and Wayne and Derek made us feel safe and at home. It was clear that this place's first focus is on safety. Derek went through a maybe 45-minute introduction before we even hit the water, explaining how the gear worked, going through hand signs, and talking through how to ascend and descend safely. I was especially impressed by their perfect safety record over some 30 years of operation.<br><br>Once we got in the water, the safety precautions continued, with all of us holding onto Wayne's arms at first, and each other's hands later.<br><br>The views were amazing, with at least two turtles and many schools of tropical fish. And it was really, really cool to be able to breathe underwater! If I ever visit Kauai again, I'm definitely going back to these guys.
Ben S.1/02/2014
The landing was packed with other companies which could be a bad thing but in this instance it allowed comparison to the others there. As my wife and I walked up we were engaged by another company that my be great drive instructors but lacked in conversational ability... They were kinda of goon-ish. It was as if they were talking talking down to us because we didn't book with them.<br><br>*one thing lacking was a sign on any of the trucks*<br><br>Anyhow after seeing Dylan he came over and introduced himself and started the paperwork. During this process he appeared to be evaluating our dive experience in a subtle way ( this outfit has good staff, diving is their product but customer service is their expertise). <br><br>Overall condition of the gear was great but some of the booties appeared to have seen better days (one looked like a dog toy) the rest of the gear was good.<br><br>After getting in the water and their "Cinderella fin" service it became clear this company was the right choice. First time divers get weird in the ocean more often than not and this was the case for my wife but Dylan didn't miss a beat he was cool as a fan and talked her into a comfortable state that kept us diving. <br><br>Our site was packed with turtles and what seemed to be an active underwater world.<br><br>We left with an education and memories. <br><br>If you want that fun/unique dive experience book with this company but if you want the basic cookie cutter experience book with the others.
Al C.2/23/2015
What an experience! We have been to Kauai on several occasions and have never had an experience like this. We feel so lucky to have bumped into Greg and his team at our hotel when he shared with us the great adventures they offer along the North Shore of Kauai. The service was unlike any adventure I've ever had in an excursion and was beyond worth doing on out last day on the island, first thing in the morning. I can't wait to do it again the next time we visit! Cheers guys, to an fantastic and unforgettable experience!
Robert G.5/31/2014
Greg is amazing. He taught us how to use snorkel and scuba dive equipment. He is so patient and reassuring, so that even someone who is very fearful of water - me can feel comfortable.
Tobe B.9/15/2019
We had a spectacular adventure with Gregg. We took the boat trip out to the Nepali coast and did dives and snorkeling as a group of five. Fabulous trip. They took us in close to do the caves and morning cruise all the way from Hanalei to end of Nepali beaches. Great views. Terrific service from Gregg and his crew. It was the highlight of the vacation. <br><br>Something to know : as Gregg said , coming back against the current is like "driving a convertible through the car wash with the top down". Quite a wet and wild ride! But we cannot recommend it enough. Great captain running the boat.
Kevin M.10/12/2013
So today, so blessed. Angela Martyn and I got to dive. Not where we wanted, and not on a boat. A place I have been before and taken some beautiful... read more
August 2, 2019
Greg gave us a free scuba lesson at the hotel.. He was great in 20 minutes after Instruction we we're in the pool and actually using scuba gear... read more
Craig TDecember 19, 2018
We went as a family and it was an experience we'll never forget! We'd been snorkeling before, but we were all a little nervous about scuba diving. It was so... read more
Riley BDecember 7, 2018
I was suggested to dive with this company as they were described as the ‘valet’ service providers for diving on Kauai. I couldn’t agree more. Cassy and I ended up... read more
parnknApril 9, 2019
Greg Winston did a great job of reintroducing me to Scuba (I was certified in 1985 and logged over 150 dives around the world...but nothing since 2000). Friendly, knowledgeable,... read more
BobPikeCTTDecember 3, 2018
My husband and sister-in-law (self professed chicken of the sea), and I were inspired to try a free lesson with Greg at our hotel and I am SO glad I... read more
Cathy RMay 8, 2019
Had an amazing first time scuba diving with Watersports Adventures. Gregg is an amazing guide and a great instructor on Scuba safety and technique. He made a beginner like me... read more
LuminescenceDecember 5, 2018
We had such a wonderful morning doing 2 shore dives with Cassie and Greg! They are so knowledgeable, patient, fun - as well as very conscientious of the environment... read more
July 9, 2019
I have taken at least a dozen beginners' dives with Gregg Winston or his employees over the last 15 years. I have trusted him with the safety of my... read more
430KellyR430May 5, 2019
My husband and I did an intro dive 5 years ago with these guys. It was such an awesome experience that we got certified soon after. Now we're back again... read more
heather774February 5, 2019