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Belize
"The
snorkeling and land program in Belize was outstanding. Everywhere
we went and everything we did rated a "WOW". Seeing
squid for the first time was exceptional and seeing an octopus
eat a lobster was truly an interesting experience. The night
snorkel was a lot of fun, too."--Gene Benton
"It was a very fun and educational trip. I'd go back
in a minute, anytime."--Melinda Seely
"....I enjoyed the whole trip very much! I felt good
seeing the enthusiastic participants and helpful, always smiling
Sue. I want to thank you both, Sue & Joel, for organizing
this trip. The whole program was well planned and varied due
to Joel's careful research."--Sasha Filippenko
"Ideal
for the obsessive snorkeler. New explorations every morning
and afternoon, comfortable surroundings, great food and pleasant
company and knowledgeable leaders."--John Sadley
"Once again, it was an outstanding and memorable time.
Great people, interesting conversations. The bonding among
the group members was swift and genuine. Joels trips attract
a great bunch of folks. I always learn so much about the world
we live in - amazing! Thank you Joel and Bart."--Anne
Fisher
"The best introduction to snorkeling I could hope for."--Ralph
Marbach
"The reefs of Belize were magical. The colors and interactions
of the fish, corals, and reef creatures were a memorable experience.
It is always a thrill to be part of the underwater world.
Joel helps to make this come alive and allows me to 'see for
myself!"--Susan Stock
"A superb educational program with ample opportunities
for snorkeling. I appreciated the time in Belize City to get
to see a little of the countryside too. Cannot imagine a better
orchestrated and led program and the size of the group was
good." Joan Horn
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Bonaire
"Once
again Joel, Kim and their hand-picked incomparable staff have
performed a masterful job of placing eager (and older) snorkelers
in optimum situations to swim with the bizarre and gorgeous
live creatures of unspoiled coral reefs. As I have come to
expect, Joel produced a highly successfull program in which
"all hands" enjoyed - up close and personal - one
of the last pristine frontiers remaining on the planet, while
learning some relevant and fascinating marine biology in a
casual and fun atmosphere of comraderie. Adding to the interest
and fun were cultural excursions which included dining at
various select restaurants, plus overland trips to notable
sites to meeet interesting local people, and animals/birds.
I give my highest recommandation to "Sea for Yourself"
custom snorkel programs by Joel Simon."--Gordon McLean
II "El Supremo"
"The trip opened up a new and wondrous
world to my eyes and ears."--Pat Oppenheim
"Excellent program which showed a lot of thought and
preparation."--Jean Mallory
"Excellent - for me - the right distance away, the right
pace, good staff support, great upbeat attitude."--Margaret
Darling
"It made us feel 40 years younger!!! (each)."--Brad
Darling
"Excellent combination of sea and shore excursions. Well
organized. Scheduling during Carnival was a real highlight."--Jim
Kyle
"It was a fun trip. I am glad I went and would love to
go back again - after I go on a Sea for Yourself trip to Roatan
and Fiji! Got to see what else is out there."--Rita Muncy
"I had a wonderful time - loved the snorkeling and was
pleasantly surprised by the varied experiences of the Mardi
Gras celebration and the great island tours. Really think
Bonaire is a wonderful island. Also enjoyed comraderie of
the staff and the group. It's lots of fun to travel with people
with like interests. Travelling along is easy with your tours."--Mary
Harmening
"The itinerary was an excellent mix of seaside and landside
adventure: the snorkeling is unparalleled in the Atlantic
and the island is quite interesting. But the best part of
the trip was that the leaders treated us like family and friends,
and not just like another group of tourists."--Matt Fischer.
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Roatan
"I
really enjoyed that I could pick and choose the excursions
and that Sea for Yourself was so easygoing!"-- Cathy
Hurt.
"Enjoyed it all. Roatan is a great island to stay on.
Friendly people, good food and great snorkeling."--Evan
Pugh.
"Considering this was the inaugural trip I thought the
arrangements and the overall trip experience were amazing.
Joel clearly had a lot of experience to put the trip together."--Ann
Pugh.
"Waiting to figure out where I can snorkel with you next!"--Carol
Bruml.
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Fiji
"Sea
for Yourself is a wonderful way to experience snorkeling:
we appreciated the excellent careful planning and responsiveness
of the staff! We'd love to do it again!"--Alice Stiebel
"Had a wonderful time, as usual."--Sasha Filipenko
"It was great. We both really enjoyed the trip and learned
some things too. As always the wonderful group of fellow snorkelers,
lifelong learners all, are a big part of the pleasure and
the learning experience!"--Hall and Melinda Seely
"A delightful excursion to the island of Fiji, highlighting
the local customs and culture and providing an exceptional
snorkeling experience."--Carol Holland
"I wish that there was an original way to say "The trip of
a lifetime!" - because that is just what is was to me."--Janet
Shine
"It
was an outstanding program on the reefs, at the lectures,
in the village, on the boats, at the resort. I enjoyed it
tremendously and have found I've had much pleasure thinking
about it afterward as well."--Connie Crawford
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Humpback
Whales of Tonga
"With
Sea for Yourself trips you can be assured of having adventure,
culture, excitement, friendship, good food and good times.
You're the best!"--Ted and Joan Groom
"Snorkeling with whales is inspiring, awesome, a memory
to last a lifetime."--Tom Kosnik and Jill Summerbell
"I am not sure how this one can be topped! I like land
based trips."--Richard Beals
"Memorable indeed!"--Fran Beals
"Joel, my Tonga experience with "Sea for Yourself"
was so awesome that I can hardly bear the thought of sharing
it with others! How greedy of me..."--Muff Lyons
"It was terrific - one of the best snorkeling trips in
my experience."--Judy Fugate
"This Humpback Whale 'safari' (along with some personal
surfing and boating experience) was one of the most thrilling,
exciting, and memorable ocean experiences in my life, and
yes, I would do it again! It was truly a magical moment when,
as I watched the whale beneath me, it rolled majestically
to fix me with its large, and benevolent (thank God) eye -
Ecstasy!" Gordon McLean II "El Supremo"
"Joel and Sue were great tour leaders. Although I've
never done snorkeling before (I had done quite a bit of ocean
swimming however) with Joel and Sue's encouragement and with
that of the others on the tour, I soon felt quite comfortable
doing it and enjoyed it a lot. Everything about the trip was
superlative - beautiful fish, coral, exciting humpback whales,
beautiful scenery, delicious and plentiful food, comfortable
accomodations in scenic settings, interesting excursions,
and great people - staff, those on the tour, and the people
of Tonga and Fiji."--Eunice Eichelberger
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Snorkel
with the Manatees
"This
gave an opportunity to visit an area of Florida where we had
not been before. We came to know about and love the gentle
manatees. I would recommend the trip to any of my friends.
All the needs and opportunities to view the manatees were
well handled."--Howard Eckles
"As I was a participant with my teenage granddaughter
there was a special plus to this trip. I had manatees and
Michelle! As expected the other participants were warm and
friendly - and most interesting to visit with. From that standpoint
the trip was too short. Many people I would enjoy to know
better."--Janet Shine
"Actually swimming with the manatees. Interacting with
the manatees in their environment made us feel that they had
honored us with their presence. Being able to interact so
closely with the gentle manatees in their own environment
was a soul-stirring experience. It is hard to express in words
how moved we were. We felt truly honored to be accepted by
these loveable creations."--Al and Donna Guild
"Exciting, invigorating mini-vacation within safe parameters.
Good company, good food, conviviality. Close encounters with
manatees were awe-inspiring, unique, memorable."--Marv
Isan
"Why did I wait so long to do this? When can we do it
again?"--Ellen P. Isan
"I think everyone should have the experience of coming
face to face with a manatee. It will improve your life!"--Radha
Stern
"The
encounters with the manatees were unbelievable. Our leader,
Ethan, was great, fun and just the right combo of laidback
and serious. I will definitely do another tour with Sea for
Yourself."--Pascale van Kipnis, 2004
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Underwater
Treasures of La Jolla
"Another
fantastic trip. The visits to the Scripps Oceanograpic Institute
were just wonderful."--Gene and Ann Benton, 2004
"This trip was fabulous! After many trips to tropical
places it was quite wonderful to see our local fish life.
In addition, the aquarium and Scripps were incredible!"--Kathy
Carroll, 2004
"I think this trip was as interesting as any of the more
exotic ones. The opportunity to tour Scripps was very special.
We would never have imagined having the chance to see the
vertebrate and invertebrate collections and hearing the Scripps
staff presentations."--Barbara Renshaw and Skip Shaw,2004
"This was a great trip. In addition to the academic flavor
I enjoyed the snorkeling in La Jolla Cove and the kayak excursion
with seals frolicing around our kayak. The adventure was well
balanced, fun and relaxing."--Arthur Bernstein, 2004
"This was a great La Jolla adventure. Every element was
excellent and each individual we were fortunate to meet was
informative and enthusiastic."--Betty
Lou and Jim McKeon, 2004
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Australia's
Great Barrier Reef
"My
third trip to Heron Island with Sea for Yourself and it just
keeps getting better!"--Deborah Dench, 2004
"Everyday was special! Just when I thought I had been
saturated... something new appeared. This trip was my first
with Sea for Yourself, but not my last!"--Elly Hoffman,
2004
"This was, without doubt, the best tour I've ever participated
in. The experience on Heron Island is one I will never forget."--Bob
Harman, 2004
"Another great SFY trip! Ver well organized and planned...Beautiful
coral and lots of fish along with turtles and sharks! Viva
SFY!"--Ann and Bill Lee, 2004
"What a beautiful week and what a great group of people.
We knew it would be a great trip and we surely were not disappointed!
Wonderful fish and coral, turtles and birds!"--Peggy
and Walt D'Ardenne, 2004
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