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
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.
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.
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
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
Had a great Scuba adventure today with Watersports Adventures! I'm certified but haven't been in the ocean in 7 years. Wayne and Cassie were great guide giving me a refresher and giving my kids an intro to Scuba. Greg and Holly at the office were super helpful getting the dive setup.
Paul B.4/13/2018
Beware Gregg's "free" intro to scuba class at the Cliffs at Princeton or any other resort. He will hard-sell his scuba services by trash-talking the other vendors on the island and does not give group discounts like the other vendors. When he saw us at the dive site with another company, he starting making snide comments about how he "wasted his time on us" and told us that he "doesn't need our business" and that he "is plenty busy. I don't give away my services for free." He was yelling at me to "shut your mouth" in front of his customers as he was entering the dive site!!!
A total unprofessional. Businesses like this cannot last.
David P.11/11/2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Watersports Adventures gave a class at the hotel we were staying at.
After an hour of instruction in the pool w/ Gregg, we decided to take the dive... read more
September 4, 2019