What Our Clients and Students Have to Say...

Snorkeling Adventures

"Just wanted to let you know what an amazing job Justin did on our snorkel tour on Saturday.  He was so instructive and patient with my 12 year old nephew.  He took amazing care with us and my nephew didn't stop talking about it till he fell asleep last night.  Thank you for making a lasting memory for me and my nephew.  He can't wait to get scuba certified next! - Kimberly C.

"Thanks for the tour of the bay this past Sunday...we had a great time.   It was awesome to have a guide point out the things we would have missed and to answer questions!  We usually stay away from guided tours but this was perfect!" (Please see the review left on TripAdvisor.com) - Tim & Michelle K.

“I felt I had a really good first time snorkeling experience.  My favorite part of the experience was seeing the rich diversity of sea life...especially noticing the different types of fish and environs, like the grass versus the rocks area.  I will definitely recommend you to my friends!” – Leah J.

"What a great trip! In addition to the academic flavor I enjoyed the snorkeling in La Jolla Cove with seals frolicking around us. The adventure was relaxing and fun, and well balanced." – Barbara C.

"A fabulous time, it was quite wonderful to see the local fish life. Our guide was informative and caring.  Thanks!” - Gene and Ann P.


"This was a great snorkeling adventure. Every element was excellent and each individual we were fortunate to meet was informative and enthusiastic." - Betty and Jim S.

Scuba Adventures

"Thanks for the great dives at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores.  Wes was really knowledgeable, not just about diving, but about the area and all the different marine life we saw.  I enjoyed seeing all the marine life but especially the octopus because I had never seen one before. He was also very helpful and patient, which I appreciated since I'm a just a beginner, and he made me feel very comfortable and at ease.  I would definitely recommend Sea Star Adventures! !! " - Miho K.

"I did two dives with Sea Star Adventures it was a great experience from start to finish.. I was at ease with both Wes and Justin from the get go. They were consummate pros, accomodating and extremely knowledgable about the local marine life. It is rare that one finds a dive operation that makes for such a relaxing dive. I unequivocally recommend them for your San Diego dives !! " - Paul G.


“I've dived and snorkeled all over the world and La Jolla is a unique and beautiful place.  We had a great dive guide: professional, personable, detail oriented and dedicated to safety.  He was exceptionally familiar with the area and went the extra mile to make sure you have the best possible experience. I will recommend SeaStar to everyone.”  - Wellington L.

Scuba Classes

“An amazing job of training me to become certified!  I thought I started too late in life before this whole new exciting experience happened.  He gave me the confidence to believe in myself. I would definitely recommend Wes to anyone who wants to give scuba diving a try. His class is a great education. You'll find for yourself that he is a good instructor, he is very knowledgeable and he does not just teach you to pass you. His expertise in diving, extra helpful tips, and top-notch equipment helped me have a pleasurable experience. I can also say that Wes genuinely cares about his students and if you are willing to put forth the effort, he goes the extra mile to help you succeed.  He did it for me!  In addition, it was interesting and fun to see all the salt-water creatures and other marine life that I may have never had the chance to see if I hadn't done this.  Thank you, Wes, for your patience, persistence, professionalism and understanding.” -  Anna H

“Fantastic experience!  All due to Wes' calm approach, expert dive training, knowledge of the area and undersea creatures. Having gone into this with zero diving/snorkeling skills, and very basic swimming skills, it was amazing that Wes could train me to certification so well in such a short period.  I feel confident that diving with SeaStar will always be safe and fun - my two main goals!” – Gina L.


“Wes has been the most thorough instructor I have met yet. He has even taken me out on days to "just go diving", all the while never forgetting to make sure that there is some kinda of teaching involved. I learned what it means to be a "safe diver", and I put it to practice with every dive. I look forward to learning more from Wes in the future, and just diving for fun with him as well.  I rate my experience as a 10+. I only took the class for something to do. I didnt know it would become such a passion for me.  My favorite part of the whole experience is everytime I go underwater and see something i would never have seen from the surface.” – Mike S.


"My 12 year-old son became certified in November 2006 through a private
course with Wes.  Wes made sure our son knew what he needed to know at each step, before moving on to the next.  He is also great with kids; he is very
patient and has a good sense of humor.  I would highly recommend Wes for
scuba instruction -- definitely a 10!" – Rondi G.