PaulagicsReviews of paulagics.com

The crew was great and the leaders very knowledgeable and helpful getting people on the sightings. The main complaint for myself and others I've talked to is how little percentage of the time was spent in Maryland waters. That was my main reason for taking the trip - to increase my MD birding list - not to see whales. I can see whales, dolphins, and seals from the shore at Ocean City and Assateague.

i would have given 5 stars for this excellent birding trip if the boat captain did not smoke cigarettes the entire trip. that was the ONLY downside to our lewes based trip. otherwise, this was an excellent adventure with expert leaders!

Paul and SeaLife Paulagics do a great job. The leaders are knowledgeable and experienced. They know where to find birds and how to read weather conditions. Paul is a great guy, with tons of knowledge and a friendly outgoing demeanor. However, my primary concerns are with the charter company they use out of Lewes; the crew regularly throw trash and cigarette buttes overboard. This has direct impacts on wildlife as well as ocean health. The boat is very loud and uncomfortable. Seats and benches are old. There is NO running water and no drinking water, which is rare for a boat that size (the Thelma Dale V). Unfortunately, few or no other options exist?? The toilets/heads are also poorly maintained. In addition, several of the crew were rude and seemed to have little appreciation for what we were trying to do out there. For them, it was “easy” money compared to a day with fishing clients.

Great trip. Good birds.