by Wendy Simon | Apr 6, 2018 | blog
How often can one say they saw a dolphins, turtles, mating octopus, mantas, eagle rays, mobulas and a whale shark within 24 hours? Oh and on top of that countless unicorn fish, banner fish butterfly fish, sweetlips, powder blue surgeonfish, red tooth trigger fish and...
by Wendy Simon | Mar 2, 2018 | blog
My two new favorite words are “Bait Ball”! We discovered the magic of bait balls in the German Channel, Palau during our time there in January. During incoming currents tons of nutrients are swept into the channel. This infusion of plankton brings in...
by Wendy Simon | Nov 12, 2017 | blog
Our group of intrepid travelers thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Solomon islands. Our voyage on the Bilikiki started in the Russell islands. From day one at Mirror Pond we were enthralled by snorkeling with countless chromis, anthias, butterfly fish, a school of...
by Wendy Simon | Jun 24, 2017 | blog
Our Komodo snorkel adventure was a kickin’ trip! We had a blast. Three days in a row of swimming with Mantas, getting up close and personal with Komodo dragons and snorkeling stunning reefs….what’s not to like? Our lively band of travelers reveled in...
by Wendy Simon | Jun 24, 2017 | blog
Our remarkable voyage from Maumere to Alor included some of the most unique underwater seascapes I’ve seen. This region is populated with active volcanoes these towering mountains offered dramatic backdrops to our snorkels. We cruised to Komba volcano in hopes...
by Wendy Simon | Mar 20, 2017 | blog
I was fortunate to spend a month in Raja Ampat from January 16-February 11, 2017. Don’t hate me, just come with me next time! I escorted two enthusiastic and buoyant groups. We had charmed voyages. Warm, clear, blue ocean conditions greeted us each day. Misool,...