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
My teen daughter, husband and I dove on Thanksgiving morning with Wayne on the south shore. Only my daughter and I had dove before but it was in a swimming pool 4 years ago! Haha! Wayne was amazing with training us, calming us down and then having us hang on to him as he took us down into a beautiful reef 40' down. The experience was life changing. We saw so much marine life it made both my family and I have a new appreciation for what lies in the sea. This is one thing in Kauai'i we will always come back and do! For someone looking for a great family experience, here would be the place to go! Wayne rocks! Mahalo!
Marie R.11/29/2014
Went diving with Cassie! She was a great instructor, we were able to see many sea turtles and go at our own pace. Highly recommend diving with Watersports Adventures!!
Amanda S.1/11/2019
My girlfriend and I were visiting Kauai for the first time just before Thanksgiving 2011. We did a bunch a snorkeling on our own around the island and had a great time. Towards the end of our trip, Gregg visited our hotel to plug his company (during a meeting where several vendors were presenting to us). As soon as the presentation was over, we booked an intro to SCUBA trip for the next morning.
We had Wayne as our instructor and he was awesome. We got lucky and had a private session with him. When we got in the water, my girlfriend started to panic because of who knows what but Wayne was able to talk her down pretty easily and get her under that surface. She ended up having a great time and can't stop talking about how fun it was! He was so knowledgable and patient - he showed us all around, pointing out turtles, eels, etc.
Highly highly recommend this company, and especially Wayne. We went in Nov when the water around the island is generally murkier than in the summer so I guess it's even better then. We had fun though!
Ross W.11/22/2011
This was the best private charter of the Napali Coast I've done so far. Gregg and Troy are experienced watermen who have spent their entire lives on the ocean and definitely emphasize safety above all else. We had the boat to ourselves - 7 of us not including the crew fit very comfortably- and it was not crammed with dozens of other tourists like other tours I've done. It's also not the kind of boat that will get you seasick. We left out of Hanalei in the morning, toured the coast, went to a secluded beach and took a very short hike to an epic waterfall, and then headed back by early afternoon - perfect way to spend a half day. Wonderful experience, thanks guys!
Shannon D.9/29/2015
We had an introduction lesson with Gregg this afternoon at Westin Princeville today.
We have an 11 yo autistic son who was afraid of putting his face in the water. Within 10 minutes he had my son snorkeling in the pool with a noodle by himself. My son spent the next hour plus snorkeling. Thank you Gregg
John H.8/05/2015
Last week, we had an incredible introduction to snorkeling and scuba for my whole family! Our guide Wayne was confident, thoughtful and kind. He had my 66 year old mom hold onto his arm to safely lead her through the slippery ramp to the water. He entertained my 9 year old son in his first snorkeling adventure, with some tricks and small lessons. He warned us all about navigating the rocks and other small hazards. We had two experienced snorkelers and two beginners in our group, and everyone had a great time seeing sea turtles and dozens of species of fish very close up!
Wayne also led me on my first scuba diving experience right after the snorkel, and offered to have me hold onto his arm during the dive. But he eased up when he saw how well I was handling it. He was always close at hand and available, but not interfering with my exploration. He also attended to some more experienced scuba divers who joined for this dive. Perfect!
This robust safety and customer service approach seems to be the legacy of Gregg Weston, owner of Watersports, who has been teaching snorkeling on Kauai for 20+ years. I first met him at a group orientation and group snorkeling intro at the Wyndham Bali Hai Villas Resort, and I was a little put off by his showmanship. But in one-on-one conversation, it became clear that his passion for safety and a fun experience for his customers runs deep. The chant his daughter performed in the native Hawaiian language at the Wyndham orientation was spellbinding! I'm thankful for this wonderful experience and would recommend these guides to anyone, especially people who are trying snorkeling or scuba for the first time. Be sure to check that you have specific directions to your site the day before. The staff at Wayersports Adventures did, of course, text us the directions when we called them en route because we had forgotten the directions we had. Great service! Can't wait to go again some day!
Dylan R.1/29/2016
My husband and I are long-time divers with many dives around Kauai. Our 10-year-old granddaughter did her first open water Discover Scuba dive with Cassie at Koloa Landing. She had... read more
November 27, 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
May 5, 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
I went on a two-tank shore dive with Cassie July 22...our dive site was Koloa Landing. Both Cassie and the dive site were outstanding! Cassie's dive plan review was so... read more
July 29, 2019
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
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
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
This was a bucket list adventure for me and Cassie did not disappoint! Patience to the max and knowledge (& love) of the environment made this experience perfect... read more
November 15, 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
We took our boys, 11 and 13, diving for the first time ever and Cassie was amazing! They had an incredible experience. Cassie was kind, patient, fun and helpful.
Heather GFebruary 6, 2019