Captain's Watersports
Captain's Watersports
4.5
Parasailing & ParaglidingScuba & SnorkellingWaterskiing & JetskiingWater SportsFishing Charters & Tours
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
About
Captain's Watersports is Jamaica's largest watersports operator with locations in major hotels in the Montego Bay region. They include Grand Palladium, The Tryall Club, Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Secrets Resort & Spa, Breathless Resort & Spa, Zoetry Resort, Holiday Inn, Half Moon Hotel and Ocean Coral Spring. Some of the services we offer are Scuba experiences, Bottom fishing experiences, Deep sea fishing, Banana boat ride, Glass bottom boat experiences, Hobie wave sailing, Ocean kayaks, Wakeboards/kneeboards, Parasailing, Snorkel reef tour, Standup paddle-board, Ocean tubing and Ocean waterskiing.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Meets animal welfare guidelines

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2023

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carpelocum
Creswell, OR12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
While staying at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort in Jamaica we spent time utilizing the services of Captain's Watersports. They operated and maintained all the water activities onsite. Their focus on hygiene and safety is exceptional. All equipment is sanitized immediately after use- including dunking life jackets in tubs of sanitizer. All paddle boards and kayaks are also wiped down with sanitizer after each use. Their team is masked and practices proper protocols. They also keep hand sanitizer readily available on the beach by the equipment.
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and genuinely happy to work with guests- including basic lessons. They take time to explain and train on the equipment and experiences. They also handled a couple of situations with unsafe guests very professionally and promptly. My wife and I have some experience with stand up paddle board. My wife is still a bit apprehensive about maneuvering in deeper water and around obstacles. Akeem was one of the onsite reps and he took time to give my wife a lesson on using stand up paddle boards and even followed her out into the bay. His patience and attention helped her overcome some apprehension and gain confidence in heading out into the bay and exploring away from the shore. Akeem deserves kudos for his efforts and great service. Captain's Watersports is a great asset onsite.
Written August 16, 2020
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jsc1962
Leonardtown, MD65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We just returned from Half Moon resort in Jamacia. One of the highlights of our trip was a Hobie Cat sail with Gerard. He was a great Captain! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the sights we saw as we cruised along the shore. Gerard made us feel extremely comfortable during the trip, explaining what he was doing and what to expect as we made several tacks and turns. In addition to sailing, Gerrard and Kurt set us up with Paddle boards and Kayaks. They showed us what to do, took the time to explain and train us on how to use the equipment, helped get us going and kept an eye on us while in the water. If you are staying at Half Moon or any resort that uses Captain’s Watersports, take advantage of their friendly, fun, and professional services.
Written May 9, 2021
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koobean
hereford4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples

We were staying at the Grand Palladium for 11 nights and wanted to do some diving whilst in Jamaica. The hotel reception and staff make no mention of Captains Watersports and we very nearly paid for a taxi to Montego Bay to go diving. Thankfully we came across Boran (not sure how to spell his name sorry) and Gregory at Sunset Cove beach and arranged 10 dives (for 2 people). They were absolutely fabulous and we loved our experience with them. The kit at the dive centre is also brand new so overall a great experience.

I do think though that a simple board at both receptions with a QR code to Captains Watersports with prices will definitely drive more business. I have done my best to promote the facilities for you during my time there but I do think a simple board would be very effective whilst people wonder around the restaurants and bars.
Written December 4, 2023
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ehsjb
Sherborn, MA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Captain's Watersports gave our high school reunion group a super morning of snorkeling out of the Tryall Club. Captain Morgan and Captain Sean gave us a very personalized experience, seeking out the best place to snorkel despite murky waters.
They cruised on to a spot that was clear and beautiful and absolutely jam packed with fish. They were fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
Written October 26, 2022
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Kelsey G
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
My family and I are all staying at Secrets St James and decided to wake up early, get breakfast, then go snorkeling. However, that didn’t happen. We went to sign up, and was told they decided not to go out. We asked why, the lady said they didn’t have enough staff. However there was a group coming in at that time, so it didn’t make any sense. So upon further asking the actual reason they are going out again, the lady was very rude and then stated they scheduled a 10am tour with a group.

This was not the only encountered myself or my family had with them that was unacceptable. A family member had been asking about info for the motorized snorkeling earlier in the week, and he was told 3 different descriptions and prices by 3 different employees.

1. They lied
2. Disorganized with scheduling a tour knowing you have an activity at that exact same time
3. Highly do not recommended.

You are better off doing an excursion off site.
Written February 28, 2022
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Karen w
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Solo
Tried booking through email but didn't have PayPal so was told to just stop in dive center when I arrive. Went on a Monday to book dive for Wednesday (which they told me to do), dive center said that Wednesday was a group lesson dive that I would have to schedule for Thursday and to stop back Wednesday to fill out paperwork. Stopped Wednesday and all they said was all dives were canceled for the week, no explanation. Tried emailing them that night and now 5 days later I have yet to receive a response.
Written July 12, 2021
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CJ A
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We went with fishing and snorkeling with an extremely nice captain named Morgan. Going snorkeling was great. We were over a very pretty reef with many beautiful fish. Fishing was also great, as we had the same captain. We took a glass bottom boat that magnified 10x in the crystal clear water. We caught many fish such as snapper, jack, strawberry grouper and more.

Written April 14, 2023
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Graham W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Returned from Jamaica on the 25/11/22 after doing a 3 day dive package. In short it was brilliant. We are both experienced divers and were left to do as we pleased really. Picked up from our hotel jetty and taken out to dive. Great value for money and far cheaper than other dive centres in the area that wanted 50 us dollars just to pick us up from out hotel. Just be aware you have to pay upfront, this caught us by surprise as we normally pay when finished diving but it was no great hassle.
Written November 29, 2022
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CrzyCanuck
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Completed my Deep certification with Captain's Water Sports along with a couple additional fun dives. Worked directly with Anthony in the main office prior to arriving to work out all details on what I was looing for. Upon arrival met with Cleve, my instructor and buddy for all my dives. He was professional and knowledgeable. All staff were a pleasure to work with from the counter person to the boat captains. If you are looking to get some fun diving in or want to get some additional certifications, I would highly recommend Captains Water Sports at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton. Do not hesitate to go see my new buddies Cleve and Duran.
Written March 21, 2023
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AeroTechMultiMedia
Milwaukee, WI15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
5 out of five stars Orion was our captain for the hobby wave as we set sail through Sunset Cove at the Grand Palladium Lady Hampton. He was experienced and trained me well. He explained the history of the cove and some geological facts about Jamaica. Orion deserves more than the little tip I gave him. After getting Orion's confidence in my sailing abilities we were able to sail the hobby waves ourself. Thanks to Orion and captain's water sports I will be coming back to the Grand Palladium.
Written February 27, 2023
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