i would have given 5 stars for this… 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!

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:)

Great East Coast Pelagic Host My experiences with Paulagics has been strictly out of the Lewes Delaware marina launch site but I can say that Paul leads quality trips with a quality team. He works with a ship captain that enjoys finding and chasing down pelagic birds, unlike some other captains and boats that I have sailed with that have been in it simply to make a buck. His boats are big, meaning more comfortable, and are capable of carrying plenty of birders. Next season should have a boat with a galley and bunks for sleeping - a welcome change to this venue. Paul enjoys running these trips and has a good time doing so. This ensures you will have your best chances at a good time as well.

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.

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!!