I am so grateful for how you’ve enriched my life on these adventures, going to places that have the most beautiful, interesting and remote reefs that I otherwise would not experience.
-Ruth Mackay-Shea June 2024
Such beauty, joy and excitement in this adventure with great people ..even more fun than our recent Seabourn cruise..which we loved. Thank you Wendy!
John and Judy Lambert, Solomon Islands June 2024
Tough to improve on pretty much perfect. You run the best Wendy!!
-Tom and Jan Turner, Raja Ampat February 2024
This was a trip of a lifetime for me to visit the reefs in one of the most untouched areas of the oceans… Each day in the water filled me with absolute joy.
-Kathy Bustamante, Raja Ampat February 2024
I can truly say both Bali and our week together aboard the Damai and in the water are right up there with the top travel experiences and adventures of my life.
-Randy Crutcher, Raja Ampat September 2023
I was so grateful to travel with such a wonderful group of passionate fellow snorkelers. I’d never been around others who feel as awe-struck as I do about the wonders under the surface of our seas and oceans. I am so appreciative to have had this experience. Thank you Wendy!!!!
-Lydia Pizzute, Raja Ampat September 2023
How could this snorkel trip be improved? Nothing! It was perfect!
-Ruth MacKay-Shea, Alor-Komodo and Wakatobi Resort June 2023
We cannot thank you enough for giving us the wonderful opportunity to travel with you on Seven Seas and to Wakatobi. What special places!
-Katherine and Dorsey Bass, Alor-Komodo and Wakatobi June 2023
Loved loved this trip and Raja Ampat was more beautiful than I ever imagined!!
-Connie Bach, Raja Ampat March 2023
Thank you so much for a wonderful snorkeling adventure! I thought I’d snorkeled before the Palau trip but there is no comparison to the experience we had. Absolutely spectacular!
-Cecilia Espinola, Palau 2023
Huge Appreciation to you for the fantastic opportunities to experience the wonders of nature! Deeply grateful to have been a part of the rich diverse experiences with wonderful caring people!
-Nanda Wilson, Wakatobi November 2022
We have to say once again, Wendy, that you are so terrific at your job. You make things happen in a way that no one understands what is happening – it seems invisible. Thank you for another fabulous Wendy trip!
-Liz and Mel Monk, Forgotten Islands and Banda Sea November 2022
The Coralia, crew and you just really hit things into the universe with this trip. We don’t see how it could be improved — it was such a dreamy trip all the way around.
-Dave and Joan Little, Banda Sea November 2022
You really are a marvel and in over 50 years of far flung travel I have never encountered anyone close to your equal.
-Sue Leverton Gardens of the Queen, Cuba March 2022
What an amazing trip – thank you thank you! The fellow travel mates, the boat crew, Fabian & Tamara, the drivers were so wonderful.
-Ruth Mackay-Shea, Culture and Reefs in Cuba March 2022
The trip exceeded expectations and was a pleasure, the touring, the boat, the diving, the companions.
-Bambi Jones, Culture and Reefs of Cuba March 2022
What a great trip!!!! Havana was fun, the snorkeling excellent, and all the people were a pleasure to be around. Thanks for all your hard work in planning this on short notice. Please keep me in mind for future trips and cancellations.
-Bill Frady, Culture and Reefs, Cuba January 2022
Thank you so much Wendy, once again, for an unforgettable trip. Mabel, Fabian and Tamara contributed with their invaluable, insightful and knowledgeable sharing. But the seamlessness is down to you and your tireless preparation.
-Sue Palmer, Culture and Reefs, Cuba January 2022
This was truly a once in a life time trip. Thanks so much for including us.
-Michael Liles, Culture and Reefs, Cuba January 2022
It was an extraordinary experience to visit/snorkel these exceptional atolls. I felt like I was a million miles away from civilization – a welcome feeling. With very few, if any, other boats nearby, it was as if the lagoons were ours alone. Apataki was superb! Those drift snorkels were fabulous. Thank you for putting together this trip for your snorkeling starved friends.
-Ruth Mackay-Shea, French Polynesia November 2021
Your trips are the best we have ever taken and we keep coming back for more.. your dedication to detail and making sure everything is taken care of for everyone is par excellence.
-Judy Lambert, Belize July 2021
I really wanted to tell you what a great trip I had. I was very impressed by all we got to see! This was best Caribbean snorkeling that I have seen (and I have seen plenty).
-Jean Graham, Belize July 2021
I can’t say enough for how much I enjoyed The people on this trip, the snorkeling, the wildlife. Manuel and Ale, La Paz and the dinner at NIM, our pampered private sanctuary at Via Espiritu, swimming with a whale shark with my buddy Wendy Simon (wowwww) and the final days in Todos Santos. I am so grateful to be a part of that and appreciate you bringing the area to my attention. It’s an absolutely fabulous area and a fairly easy journey. The trip was magicallll.
-Michelle Liles, Sea of Cortez April 2021
The trip was absolutely fabulous. I’m so glad I went. It was wonderful to be removed from the stresses of the last several months and let it all go in such a beautiful environment.
-Darrah Hallowitz, Sea of Cortez Nov 2020
A very cohesive group. Amazing staff on and off the island. One of the best gastronomic adventures ever. The last night was a delightful, fun party—cooking, singing and dancing. Chef Iker is a hoot.
-John Bost, Sea of Cortez Nov 2020
I/we appreciated all you did to make the trip such a success. That goes for your leadership and inspiration as a guide as well your travel agent skills. Without you, we might still be in Palau. You made the trip what it was, unforgettable.
-Sam Hamill, Palau March 2020
Thank you for a wonderful experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Your selfless compassion, endless patience and empathy for your guests during such challenging times was noticed and admired. You are so good at your job that some guests don’t even realize you are doing it J That is the sign of a true professional.
-Carol May, Palau March 2020
Your eagerness and passion are infectious and your experience shows. Length and group size was great. We valued your and the boat crews flexibility and adaptability, I will share this aspect when recommending your company to others. It feels like a dream and I can’t wait to go back.
-Pat Goding, Raja Ampat January 2020
Un-believable and indescribably beautiful. I feel like every next trip will be a disappointment. I am heartened by the knowledge that the water is so healthy to be able to support such diversity of life
-Carol Suddards, Raja Ampat January 2020
Thank you so much Wendy for one of the best snorkeling experiences of my life. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think of all those seahorses we saw. A dream come true, and you were instrumental in making that happen so thank you a thousand times!
-Lisa De Pieri, Raja Ampat November 2019
You have a very special way of making a group work, so with the meticulous planning to be in the best places in the best conditions that makes for a very memorable holiday. Thank you so much, I feel very privileged to have been able to experience this trip.
-Sue Palmer, Raja Ampat November 2019
Another outstanding Wendy trip…so organized and attention given to all the details. Thanks again for being such a great leader. This trip was beyond my expectations. It is one I will remember forever!!
-Divonna Cossel, Tonga September 2019
Based on my first experience in Wendy World, I’d gladly turn over the rest of my life and let you run it.
The marine life and coral reefs throughout the voyage in the Gardens of the Queen were incomparable. I feel incredibly privileged to have experienced it.
-Marjorie Little, Cuba June 2019
You are an amazing tour leader, Wendy and Robert also provides an unobtrusive presence which supports the group. Your energy, enthusiasm and happy temperament ensure that the group keeps a buoyant mood. I love going on your trips and admire you greatly.
-Helen Glasgow, Cuba June 2019
Thank you for yet another memorable vacation. We enjoyed every bit of the Cuba trip. You put together such an excellent itinerary with terrific, informative guides. Our fellow travelers/snorkelers were a great and inspiring group as well to hang out with on the trip.
–Joan Little, Cuba June 2019
All we want to do is another snorkeling trip with you! Thank you again for the best trip of our lives.
-Cathy Bach, Raja Ampat March 2019
5 stars- You really have this down to a fine science. Everything – the organization makes it so easy, always a very pleasant group of travelers. Great to have so many interesting people with similar interests. The length and timing of the snorkel sessions seemed great. How could this snorkel trip be improved? Can’t imagine. It was perfect. Hard to improve on that!
-Deb VanInwegen-Scott Raja Ampat March 2019
Thank you Wendy, for all the arrangements you made allowing me to experience this magical place.The abundance of fish, the exquisite coral, hard and soft, the landscapes were breathtaking. BAREFOOT for a week! My dream. Outstanding staff that aim to please and do it graciously. What a lovely group to share it with too. They feel like extended family now. A truly unique snorkeling paradise.
-Liz Hicks, Wakatobi, December 2018
Following poem written by Kathy and Pat Kelly and John and Jenny Bost. Raja Ampat December 2018…..
“Wendy in the water wet has no regret. In the water her biggest wish is her “Wanderers” find amazing fish.
Wendy trip—if it’s your wish? Better be quick to get on the waiting list!
Travel agent, artist and lover. Robert (her husband), you’re one lucky moth’r.
Hey, we love the great crew of the Pindito.
And, in our unbiased view, the “Wanderers” on board are pretty neato.
You (Wendy) pull it together, we don’t know how. All we can say is “Holy Cow”.
To Quote Wendy, “WOW” ! “WOW”! “ WOW!”
All (crew and passengers) agree. We love Wendy!”
Spending ten days in Wakatobi was the best vacation we have ever had. It was a rare treat to see such pristine reefs and abundant, beautiful, sea life. We also truly appreciated that getting to Wakatobi and back turned out to be a completely worry free travel experience since you figured out and booked all of the air and ground transportation and the hotel plans! You assembled a wonderful group of people to spend time with and planned the week so that there was also plenty of opportunities to nap or read back in the bungalow. We are ready to go again tomorrow.
– Julie Dunger, Wakatobi November 2018
This recent trip to Wakatobi was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Conditions were perfect, the resort is amazing. I love your trips so much and traveling with you and Robert makes it all so familial and comfortable.
-Janice Tweedy, Wakatobi November 2018
I have to tell you that your trips are just the best! I am the envy of all my friends and I look forward to the trips with huge anticipation. The real thing is always better than my anticipation. Thank you so much for doing what you do. Everything comes off flawlessly, thanks to your hard work and tremendous planning skills.
-Barry Wolfe, July, 2018
What an amazing trip that was. I adored every moment of boat and island bliss. I adored Uepi. There was beauty everywhere. The snorkeling was amazing and the bird watching was fantastic. It seems that everyday we saw something wondrous. I adored everything wonderful thing that we did. I’m still in a state of awe.
-Tam Markham, Solomon’s June 2018
We just want to thank you again for putting such an amazing trip together – I’m convinced we had the best experience in the Maldives that was possible. Your trips take it to another level and you always put together great groups to experience these places with. We had the time of our lives.
–Brian Brunetti, Maldives March 2018
Wendy, as always you amaze me. Your attention to detail on your trips and your personalized service to each individual has created a following of Wendy worshipers. The snorkeling trips and groups you put together are each an experience of a lifetime. And that’s why we keep going on them over and over again.
-Judy Lambert, Maldives March 2018
Loved Palau…. The people were wonderful, the snorkeling great, other activities to do such as kayaking, sightseeing, museums, and it’s steeped in history. The clarity of the water around Palau was amazing. All 4 items on my Palau snorkeling “bucket list” were met.
-Barbara Dudkin, Palau Jan 2018
You gave us a fantastic snorkel trip. It was 5* in all ways, and Bilikiki was a perfect boat for roaming around the Solomon Islands. Sam and I thought the trip was superb. It’s such a treat to have been able to join you and I hope we can do an encore.
–Judy Perkins, Solomon Islands Oct 2017
To say that we love Wakatobi would be an understatement. The best coral, the best fish, the best food and the best care that we’ve ever had. Can’t thank you enough for your telling us about this place.
-Lois and Trudy, independent Wakatobi travelers Oct 2017
After a lifetime of snorkeling adventures in Hawaii, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and Australia, this place beats them all by miles – it is so wonderful to see the most pristine and most diverse reef we have ever seen! On the very first snorkel, I screamed through my snorkel because I was so excited. So happy.
-Cathy Bach, Wakatobi July 2017
I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the trip. The group you compiled were so compatible and delightful! It couldn’t have been better. Everyday we remember some moment that makes us smile. We are so looking forward to our next trip with you.
-Judy Lambert, Komodo June 2017
How easy it is to travel with you. Your planning, pre-trip information, and all of the special things you do and take care of to ensure things go smoothly is AMAZING. Especially for those of us who are used to planning trips on our own, your efforts cannot be underestimated. No detail goes unanswered (even your help setting up our underwater camera!)
-Deb Scott, Alor May 2017
“This is the best coral I have experienced and the marine life was varied and plentiful. The trip was as close to perfect as I could imagine. Amazing coral and fish and wonderful crew and snorkeling companions. I loved every minute of it.”
-Helen Glasgow, Raja Ampat Feb. 2017
“Wendy, you are a marvel. (10+) I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all you do to make the trip run smoothly. I know you love being in the water. And always with a big smile and gentle laugh carrying that joy forward in every conversation, your intention to make our time just as memorable and enjoyable. It works!”
-Flo McAlary, Raja Ampat Jan and Feb 2017
“What a fabulous adventure from the boat, the crew and staff, director, guides. Thoughtful, attentive, flexible, knowledgable,experienced. Thank you Wendy for making it all happen. I’d do it over again.”
-Liz Hicks, Raja Ampat Jan. 2017
” Thank you thank you thank you for everything! Raja Ampat was everything you said it was going to be – and more! We are still digesting all the things that we saw and experienced on this trip – in the water and out – it ranks right up there with the best of the best. Can’t wait for the Flores trip!”
-Liz and Mel Monk, Raja Ampat Nov. 2016
“You did an excellent job, made many people happy, I would definitely recommend taking trips with you.”
-Bobbie Hogancamp Raja Ampat Nov. 2016
I can’t express how much Doug and I enjoyed our experience. We had a marvelous time – we still can’t believe what we saw and experienced and about the wonderful people who shared this experience with us. Being on the Pindito was a dream come true and I sure hope another live-on-board snorkeling adventure with you is in our future.
-Jo-Anne Allison, Banda Sea Oct. 2016
“We came on this trip with expectations that I thought were pretty high. All of our expectations were exceeded, and we are totally satisfied with the final outcome of the trip. What more can I say?”
-Tom and Jan Turner, Banda Sea Oct. 2016
“I was totally filled up. It was the best snorkeling I have ever seen. The coral reefs were so diverse and breathtaking. Thanks Wendy. You did a fabulous job.”
-Evie Chauncey, Wakatobi Oct. 2016
“Wakatobi should be on every snorkeler’s “Must See” list. It’s truly unique, and offers an unparalleled experience. Many thanks to you Wendy for including this destination in your roster of trips. I hope I can return one day soon. Who can improve on perfection?!”
-Ava Ferguson, Wakatobi Oct 2016
“This area of Sulawesi has some of the healthiest reefs on the planet. Not only are the fish abundant in numbers and species but the corals are varied and colorful. If you’ve ever gone on mixed snorkel-scuba boats you know that snorkelers are often treated as an afterthought in selecting places to jump into the water. Not so on Wendy Wanderer trips as they are snorkel-centered.”
-John and Jenny Bost, Wakatobi Oct 2016
“I loved every minute of the trip. I felt as if I was experiencing my idea of heaven!”
-Helen Glasgow, Maldives April 2016
“What a treat to have the wealth of knowledge and information you offer with your trips. Excellent communication, all of the details handled, no surprises, nothing left to chance. Quite the treat to have everything handled in such a thorough way. You always had the answers, readily available for questions, supportive, flexible – simply THE BEST!!!!”
–Deb and Steve Scott, Maldives April 2016
“Our week aboard the Carpe Vita was a fabulous experience. We so enjoyed the snorkeling, the boat, the people – our kind of trip. Thanks for making it happen! Hope we can connect with you on another trip in the future.”
-Betsy and Vic Forrester, Maldives April 2016
“Thank you very much for taking care of us during this terrific trip. You were attentive to everything this trip was one of the best of our life. We enjoyed every moment !!! and we are already waiting for the next one.”
–Pilar Latorre, Maldives April 2016
“The trip was fantastic!! The crew was exceptional. Snorkeling with the whale shark was over the top. Can you arrange that every time?”
-Divonna Cossel, Maldives April 2016
“Thank you for creating that amazing snorkeling trip to Wakatobi. It was, in many ways, the trip of a lifetime. The sheer beauty of the place will stay with me forever.”
–Karen Sallovitz. Wakatobi December 2015
“Wakatobi far surpassed my imaginings. The entire experience was like no other, one of my best travel experiences.”
– Sue Myers, Wakatobi December 2015
“The trips you organize are first rate and you are an A1 tour leader. I can’t praise you enough.”
-Margaret Pyne, Banda Sea/Raja Ampat December 2015
“The trip for us was really special. Honestly the trip of a lifetime. I very much would enjoy another Pindito trip We really enjoyed your company and just everything about the trip.”
– Marc Davis, Banda Sea/Raja Ampat December 2015
“My favorite part of the trip was the sea life, especially the mantas, and the people. Those were the highlights of my trip. I enjoyed the group of snorkelers that we had, and I liked the crew and guides that we had. The Pindito crew worked especially hard to help us have a good time, and I appreciated their efforts.”
– Kate Lin, Banda Sea/Raja Ampat December 2015
“Many thanks again for organizing such a magnificent trip. My time on the Pindito was truly magical. I hope to be able to join one of your future expeditions.”
– Ava Ferguson, Banda Sea/Raja Ampat December 2015
“Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for such a great trip! It was so much more than I could have envisioned! Exceeding my expections is an understatement.”
-Jean Graham, Fiji July 2015
“Just one more big THANK YOU for all you did to make our trip such a huge success! Everyone here is totally blown away by my stories and they haven’t even seen the pictures yet. My biggest dilemma will be choosing what trip for 2017!”
– Linda Thomashow, Palau March 2015
“Thanks again for organizing such an awesome trip of a lifetime. I loved every minute.”
-Lee Cater, Palau March 2015
“I just wanted to thank you for all your time and effort in providing such a wonderful travel opportunity. I loved the trip and the energetic group of traveling companions. I was happy to be reminded how much I love the ocean and swimming in it. I fear I have been spoiled for future endeavors. Thanks again for your attention to detail!”
-Shery Medler, Palau March 2015
“Wendy, it was a wonderful holiday and we couldn’t have asked for a more fantastic group of people to travel with. The weather, the fantastic food, good company and great snorkeling made this a trip we will always remember. And, whilst nobody we’ve spoken to appreciate the experience of swimming in a bait ball it will be the holiday we measure all others against.”
-Warren and June Murfett, Palau March 2015
“I am feeling so fortunate to be a part of Wendy’s Wanderers/Snorkel Tribe! What a great group and such a special and fabulous trip! You put together another unique and beautiful adventure!”
– Annie Forestel, Raja Ampat 2011, Solomons 2013
“Essentially, Wendy is just a fantastic snorkeler who happens to be a travel agent – what an awesome combination! As you have probably seen, most of the popular locations have boats chartered for divers and rarely offer snorkelling tours. So Wendy has the ability to charter the boat for us in these locations and then offer the trip for snorkelers at a reasonable cost. Essentially we got the exact same tour…same boat, same quality of snorkelling guides, same destinations, that other operators offer, and it was almost half the cost. I emphatically recommend her. She isn’t ‘selling’ anything. She just wants to snorkel in these locations, just like we do – and has the skills and ability to organize the trips for us.”
– Carol May, Solomons 2013 and Komodo 2014.
“I have been thinking so much about you this week! Thank you for the beautiful welcome home email. However, it is truly you, our lovely mermaid that created the ambiance of a fantastic trip. I am still glowing although sleep has been a challenge. Love you and feel so fortunate to have you in our lives!”
-Anne Ratto, Raja Ampat 2011 and Solomons 2013
“Wendy uses her long experience as a travel agent to make the communication with her clients timely and concise. It was GREAT being on board with all snorkelers. It allowed us to focus on what we were there for…snorkeling. And the food was terrific! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves snorkeling. We’re going to Palau with Wendy in 2015 and have reserved 3 cabins so our adult children can go next time. You’re going to love traveling with Wendy. It’s just not possible not to. She’s very good at what she does and she’s a lot of fun to be with.”
– Ki Bowman, Solomons 2013
“We heard about Wendy while on an 18 day trip to China. The trip leader guide said that this trip was his first time working with Wendy and that it was the best planning experience he’d had with a travel agent in his 40 years of leading trips. High praise. She helped on us on that trip with some complex travel in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. We were delighted with the results, and have since gone on a snorkel trip with her to the Solomon Islands.”
– John Bost, Solomons 2013
“We really couldn’t/wouldn’t do these trips without you. Pure and simple.”
-Sandy Lydon, group leader on trips organized by Wendy to China, Tibet, Ireland, Mongolia, Siberia
“You did a fabulous job of organizing the trip in advance and then making sure everything went perfect on the trip. We also loved your suggestion to go to Ubud and loved the hotel.”
-David Little, Komodo 2014
“We are now back home. We can’t thank you enough for such a wonderful 25th Anniversary trip. It was such a dream of a trip, from easy flight experiences, wonderful people to travel with, amazing snorkeling and Ubud experiences, delicious food .. I could go on and on. Seriously David and I feel like we were having the same dream experience and have now only woken up to reality.”
-Joan Little, Komodo 2014
I’m glad you’ve started setting up snorkeling liveaboards, a niche that’s needed attention for a long time (why should only divers get to have liveaboards?). I look forward to future trips, noteably the upcoming Dec 2015 Raja Ampat trip. I appreciate how easy you are to work with as we seem to get along well, and I’m glad to finally have a travel agent to help me with my trips.
-Kate Lin, Komodo 2014
Wendy Simon has been our family travel agent for many years, and the reason for some of the best memories of my life! It was no question that I would use her help when planning my honeymoon. Wendy is so enthusiastic and so so informative. She’s extremely knowledgable and was able to make the whole experience extremely personal. There were so many special details on our honeymoon that Wendy has thought of along the way. Our trip was perfect and unforgettable and we could not recommend Wendy more!!!!
– Chelsea Liles. Wedding: 09/07/2013