* catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date Booked a dive with Waterhorse Charters after getting recommendations from local SD friends! My dive buddy and I traveled in from the Bay Area and this was our first dive on our own after getting certified in Monterey a few months prior. We still felt very new to the whole process so wanted to go with a reputable company that would help us out with all the planning and gear as we don't have much of our own. We paid extra for a guide to go down with us as well - he was so nice and patient, didn't make us feel bad about still getting the hang of the basics and really let us go at our own pace while being there to guide us along! We did Point Loma kelp beds and a baby wreck dive at Ingraham Street Bridge - both very cool dives and I even conquered my fear of a wreck dive (if that even really counts as one..... just something about man made things deep in the water freaks me out!!) The whole crew was super kind and friendly. They even had warm soup for us on the boat after the dive which was everything I never knew I needed!!!! Seems like they have a wonderful dive community out in San Diego! read more

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This was a fantastic trip. The crew for the Coronado Island trip included Sam and Brandon, who were an absolute delight and excellent at what they do. The staff was very helpful at check-in as well. This trip took about the whole day, so be prepared. 7 AM to 5 PM is how the day went. There were three different diving spots, with enough time allocated at each spot. They offer diving with sea lions, which is a very unique experience. If you're scared of sea lions like me, it might be a bit scary because they are everywhere. There was soup and chips on board to grab whenever, and hot cocoa and tea were also available the entire time. Overall, it was a wonderful day spent with Waterhouse Charters, and I highly recommend them. read more

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Great team running these boats and dives. They hold the standard and make sure everyone is safe while maintaining great customer service. Even if it's your first time diving with them, they will make you feel like a repeat customer. read more

We had a FULL boat for the Juneteenth dive at Point Loma Kelp Forests and Waterhorse Charters did an amazing job keeping everyone on track, staying safe, and having fun. Thank you! read more

We had an amazing diving experience with Waterhorse Charters out to the Coronado Islands! They took great care of us and the overall vibe was so much fun. There was soup, snacks, tea, coffee and the captain and crew made sure everyone was well taken care of. read more

Waterhorse Charters - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

Chartered a dive boat with my family, this was an amazing dive. We had a few issues during the trip, the crew was awesome. Helpful, thoughtful, and attentive. The boat was clean, snacks provided; including chicken noodle soups and bean soup!! Not cup of noodle. The dive was beautiful. Over minus the outside weather it was great. We lost a camera underwater and the boat made a priority to announce it on the boat, and end of second dive the camera was recovered! read more

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Had a really great time diving with Waterhorse this past weekend. Captain Brandon, Shane and Madi did an awesome job attending to every diver and answering questions. Even as a beginner/intermediate diver, I felt I could dive safely under their watch and enjoy my time underwater stress-free! read more

I had an amazing time. Reservations were easy. Staff and crew were great. My original trip was in doubt due to weather, they asked what I wanted to do and rescheduled me with without me having to do much. I would dive again with them if I am in the area. read more

My husband and I are from N Ca and we're looking for a reputable group to go on some boat dives with in the area when we found a YouTuber (with some really cool footage!) who recommended Waterhorse. Our experience was nothing short of excellent- very helpful staff & really prioritized making sure that we as new(er) divers were comfortable and knew what the plan was. We will absolutely be back! read more

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The boat and crew are consistently top-notch and incredibly accommodating. As a veteran nonprofit, we rely on professional partners to provide a safe and supportive environment for our members, and this team delivers every time. We're already looking forward to our next charter! read more

This charter is the one to join. the destination is amazing we know this but the ride is usually boring/peaceful. Not here. They are very interactive and do rock shows (dubbed) . They serve lots of booze and non booze drinks. The one thing is the stairs in the catamaran are steep. Be careful. These guys do a great job though. Highly recommended. read more

I've scuba dived (dove?) with Waterhorse Charters about 5 or 6 times in the last year since getting certified in March 2024. They are a really great diving company. Safety is their number one concern, then right after that, ensuring that we are having a great trip. I guess I was super lucky on all my other dives, as visibility and conditions were great. Yesterday, we had rougher conditions, and they tried so hard to find us a great place to dive. I felt bad that they felt bad, I had also expected diving to be better based on my look at the various websites for conditions. Can't wait to get my kids out on one of their trips, I can trust their safety and hospitality to be top notch. I love how they offer a free tank fill at the shop after the dives (or on the boat if the trip back is long enough). It is the little things like that that make them 5 Star! read more

My wife and I set up a boat experience for my brothers birthday. The process was extremely easy! The staff were incredible and super nice. We will 100% be coming back with the family another time! Thank you Zach and Karina for a great time! read more

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Top notch! Every experience from booking to to day of was amazing service. Gabriela was super sweet and helped everyone in and out. Our Captain was very knowledgeable and safe navigation for our short charter to and from the dive site. This was my first time with this charter and I would recommend anyone local or traveling to enjoy a fun day on the water the vibes were sensational! read more

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This charter company does a great job of delivering what you pay for. Two dives with appropriate surface time in between. Soup and snacks to grab at will. Gratuity is appreciated, but they don't push it upon you. This is a professional operation that I've done more than once now over the last five years and the experience has been the same. I highly recommend. read more

I was in town for a special occasion and thought to myself what could make the trip even better? Diving of course. Since I had never dove in the area before I chose go with Waterhorse charters. They provided me with excellent care from start to finish. Once I booked they sent pre-dive updates that were very helpful. The boarding process was simple and the boat has plenty of space. The crew, Charles & Dillan were both outstanding as well. I would happily dive with them again whenever I'm in town. read more

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Great dive operation. They have few boats and a diveshop. Highly recommend. Very nice crew. They really help each one. Love how they offer free tank/air fills and weights on all their boat trips. read more

Waterhorse Charters is amazing! I've dived with them at the Coronados Islands sea lion rookery and the Point Loma kelp forests, and both experiences were highlights of my year. Even better was getting my wreck diver certification with them--exploring the Ruby E and Yukon wrecks was unreal. Daryl was a rad instructor! The crew has always been kind, professional, and safety-focused. Every boat I've been on is comfortable and well-equipped with soup, drinks, and snacks--perfect for warming up after a couple cold dives. And all the gear I've rented from them has worked well! If you're diving in San Diego, Waterhorse Charters is the best choice. read more

I've been on dozens of dive trips with Waterhorse and I plan to do many more. The boats, crew, and dive sites are all great. The Point Loma sea cliffs are my favorite sites that they go to. read more

Great dive boat in San Diego! Boarding starts at 6 and you head out by 7am. Captain Charles and his crew Frankie were helpful and friendly. They have tanks and weights so you don't have to bring your own. You can also rent gear from this location.the boat is clean & well maintained. They have snacks and two different soups for you to eat between on between dives. With the water being so cold, we really enjoyed the soup more than we expected; honestly, other dive boat should follow their lead We really enjoyed our time on the boat and will be back! Note: If you don't scuba dive, I believe they also charter the boat for evening/night cruises around the bay where you can also watch the Sea World fireworks too. read more

Great crew, very organized, very attentive to customer needs. Would definitely go underway with them again.

This is the best dive company in San Diego hands down. I have been diving with Waterhorse charters for almost three years now and every trip it never ceases to amaze me how helpful, kind, and attentive the crew is. Zack helped out last week to get lobster season rolling and I came home with four of them! Don't look anywhere else if you are wanting to dive in San Diego. read more

Waterhorse Charters - Frankie Grant photo from underwater photography course - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

I was in town and wanted to dive wreck alley, and came across waterhorse. Originally the trip was fully booked, but they were able swap their bookings to make more space on the wreck trip, which was great! The captain and divemaster were both knowledgeable and courteous, and the boat was great. 100% reccomend waterhorse if you are looking for a boat dive experience in San Diego! read more

Loved the dives. The crew is very knowledgeable about all the dives sites and does a greaet predive briefing to maximize your dive. Just wish the visibility was better, but that is not not a ding onhet charter. read more

Great crew. Great food. Great diving. We hired a tour guide, Jade, and she did an amazing job at showing us the various marine species and prioritizing our safety throughout the dives. It was so nice to surface and get some hot chocolate and warm soup after the chilly dives. Got to play with the sea lions and various other marine species. All around great trip! read more

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My husband and I dove with Waterhorse yesterday. We've used them before and they never disappoint. The crew is great. They are patient with all divers, professional, on time departure and returns. The boat is perfect. It's roomy and they have the best snacks! read more

My favorite boat & crew in town! Experienced captains and divers, great etiquette and always fun. Nice they provide good snacks (even healthy fruit), warm drinks and water. read more

We had Danny and Brenden as our guides today and we had the best experience. We did the Wreck Alley dives and had a great experience. Brenden was in the water with us and if you needed some extra guidance, he did a great job making sure everyone was comfortable. We paid to have the guide since it's been a while for us and it was a great choice. The sites were really cool even with not so perfect visibility, it was neat to see the fish and the sites and we will definitely be back for other dive trips. I did get seasick for the second dive and couldn't go in as a personal choice. However, they made sure I was okay and my best-friend was still able to go in and have a great time. She saw a big star fish and really enjoyed the second dive as well. Like I said, we will be back. Thanks for an awesome dive experience! read more

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Joined Waterhorse for the first time while visiting family in the area for a 3 tank dive out at the Coronado's. Captain and crew exceeded expectations to say the least! They were all very courteous, polite and accommodating to all of our needs. Briefings were spot on and our dive locations were fantastic! Warm shower, warm food, plenty of snacks with full restroom on boat. Could not have asked for anything more! Looking forward to visiting again! No need to look anywhere else! read more

Always a great time on Waterhorse! Crew is very helpful and dive site selection is great with good local knowledge. Coronado Islands are definitely worth the extra time to get there. https://youtu.be/NR1o6ysW1NA read more

Booked a double dip to the Yukon aboard the Humboldt. The captain and crew were professional and were great to be on the boat with. The crew provided a thorough dive brief and were knowledgeable about the dive. I highly recommend Waterhorse Charters and look forward to diving with them in the future. read more

We had a great trip to the Coronado Islands The Captain and crew were attentive to divers and put us on great sites . Added "Wow's!! were an Elephant seal and Blue whale spotted by Zac, the Captain , and he stopped to watch both .. Great operation . If I'm on a San Diego dive charter, this is the one !! Steve M read more

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My dive/life buddy and I have been on Waterhorse charters many times: before pandemic, during, and after, on both the larger Humboldt boat, and the smaller 6 pack, and we have never had a complaint. The quality of this operation does not falter no matter what. We have done Coronado sea lion dive, still one of my favorites after years of diving, a truly interactive sea lion experience. We love the wreck diving on the Yukon, ruby e, old Ingrid bridge (still need to do the hogan). We have looked for 7 gill sharks in Point Loma. Whatever the adventure is, Waterhorse charters delivers an A+ experience. The staff is great! Captain Charles and Captain Zach always professional and keeping us safe. The DMs are highly qualified, friendly and helpful, and there is great communication from everyone. This is our fave dive boat charter in CA read more

Love the Humboldt, their larger dive boat. I don't ever get seasick on that boat, cannot say that about every boat in San Diego! Safe driving maybe, larger ship, not sure? It's also nice as you can chat with other divers, it's not too loud, it's comfortable, and the crew is awesome. read more

Great communication (love the help and communication via text), awesome service and Waterhorse offered a fantastic dive experience on the HMCS Yukon. If you are diving solo and considering a guide, do not hesitate. Jonathan (very experienced Yukon diver) and the Waterhorse Crew really made my day/dive. I got to see so much more of the ship than I would have otherwise with such an experienced guide. Even with rough conditions and low visibility, they were one of the few charters actually running and the whole crew really turned what could have been a bust into a great day of diving. read more

Easy boarding process, the captain and onboard DM was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The dive briefing and safety briefing was very detailed. Plus you get free snacks too! We all returned safe and sound and on time read more

The staff is awesome and I love that the tank and weights are include in the price. The free street parking is also amazing.

I always liked Waterhorse as a dive boat and operation, but I really do ha e to say that the new owners/management has not only taken it up a notch, they've actually taken it up a couple notches. Extremely pleasant and personable staff, in the office and on the boat, really help make it a pleasant outing. On the trips, they're very communicative and keep you abreast to current conditions and/or reason to leave a particular area. I don't live to local, but if I did, I would definitely get in on their monthly dive subscription; they got levels that will appeal to every wallet size I wish them much success and I really look forward to coming down there to dive as often as I can. read more

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excellent dive charter company with great knowledge & a great crew. had an amazing time. They are so knowledgeable about all the dive locations too they know the perfect spots and guide you for the most amazing sights. Even point stuff out to you that you may miss! The communication is great, the check in process is easy when you show up at their recommended time, and all of the email communications gave me all the information I needed to show up without a hiccup. I have a new favorite charter company in San Diego. read more

Had a great trip on Sunday 4-30 to scrips and the Yukon. Capt Charkes and Capt Danny were great. Jonathan was great too as he ran the line at scrips so all could find the wall. So nice to have so many friends on the boat. read more

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