Pelagic Perfection The energy and enthusiasm was apparent as soon as I saw Paul and crew! They worked hard to find and get everyone looks at the birds. The boat had the perfect amount of people so everyone was comfortable and had room to move about. The leaders were warm and welcoming and more than happy to answer questions. I found the only Mallard on the trip and Mikey was as stoked as I was even though it was, well a Mallard! Well done Paul and crew...well done! 😉 Christopher Rowe

This was my first pelagic trip and I… This was my first pelagic trip and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The best part were the leaders. They wanted to make sure all got to see each species of bird (I'm still amazed how they could spot those birds and alert the captain to stop). When a crowd was in the back to see the Iceland Gull, the leader made sure I got to the rail when I mentioned I had never seen one before. Thank you for making my first trip such a positive experience!!

Paul and SeaLife Paulagics do a great… 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.

Outstanding winter birding trip Outstanding winter birding trip led by highly knowledgeable guides and boat crew. Their fishing experience pays dividends in knowing where to find pelagic birds and sea mammals. In addition to our individual education and enjoyment of nature, the data from these trips is contributed to eBird and advances the efforts of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology to track endangered seabirds throughout their migration.

This was my first palegic trip so I… This was my first palegic trip so I didn't know what to expect. However, I found the Paulagic staff friendly, very helpful, professional and eager to make sure that I got to see what I wanted to see (providing the birds cooperated:)