2006

We just wanted to let you know what a great trip we had with you. It was AMAZING. Your zest and zeal for the wildlife was infectious and created a LIFETIME EXPERIENCE for both of us. Everyone that I have told and all of my friends and family were awestruck by the experience you gave us. Thank you!
Marc & Meredith Nicklas - Dickenson, Texas

To anyone considering taking a trip with the Esther G, we had a wonderful trip to St. Lazaria Island where we saw an amazing encounter between a humpback whale and 3 orcas and a baby orca. Davey is a kind, gentle spirit and loves sharing his world. He went out of his way to make our trip extra special, even serving delicious salmon, crackers, and homemade cookies:) He is very knowledgeable about wildlife and the area around Sitka. His love of Sitka is contagious. It was the highlight of Alaska for my family.
Thanks for the memories as we go forward on this journey called life.
Sarah Elder - Alpharetta, GA

We wanted to thank you for the great tour you provided. It was so nice to meet someone who loves their job and their life the way that you do. Thank you for the unforgettable memories.
Sincerely,
Marian, Michael, Kristina and David Eggnatz - Cooper City, FL

Thank you so much for the safe and enjoyable trip from the Kruzof Island wilderness back to Sitka. Given the rough weather that day, my Outdoor Leadership students appreciated your captaining, and so do I.
Thanks again!
Professor Mike Kaplan - Sheldon Jackson College - Sitka, AK

I want to let you know that we certainly enjoyed the tour we took with you on Aug. 29th. I still can't get over being so up close to the Orca whales and the humpbacks. We took some great pictures. All of the wildlife you got us so close to was just unbelievable. You offer a great tour and I will highly recommend you to others when I hear they are going to Sitka.
Again, thanks for a wonderful experience. Take care!
Linda and Ralph Boling - Everett, Washington

It was a dark and stormy night. No, wait --- actually, it was a gray and stormy morning. I had my doubts that we'd see any wildlife. (In fact, I had my doubts that we'd ever see land again!) But it didn't take expert Davey more than five minutes, navigating through that pea soup, to find those humpbacks. Happily feeding, they gave us quite a show. What magic! Thank you!
Rabbi Marna Sapsowitz - Olympia WA

Hi Davey, we thank you very much for sharing your Sitka with us on our anniversary. And, thanks for the cap too!!! We enjoyed every bit of our time with you...especially the whale breath!! OMG!! We certainly hope to return to Sitka again someday and will be sure to take another trip with you.
Pat and Lori Wolke - Glendale, AZ

When we met Davey on the docks of Sitka, he whisked us out to the bay for the start of an absolutely amazing time. Seeing the Humpbacks much closer than possible while on the cruise ship was great. The variety of birds, seals and the surrounding areas were also really cool. But the most spectacular event of the day, and even the entire week-long cruise, was the time we spent watching the Orca whales. Watching them splash and swim so close to the boat was something I will never forget! It was practically the only thing my family and I could talk about for days! They repeatedly thanked me for taking the initiative to book the tour with you. So, thank you Davey for one of the best experiences ever. I, and my family, look forward to our next tour with you. Thank you, Davey!
Dan Lahrman - Serving in Belgium

I just wanted to email you another big "thank you" for the wonderful excursion you provided for my sister and me. We had such a great time. Your obvious heart-felt enthusiasm for the care, feeding and protection of our earth's most valuable and precious gifts is noteworthy and contagious. It is just so unbelievable that there is a part of the US that is so untouched by commercialism and a place where the environmental elements, its resources and all those amazing animals, birds/fish/4-legged/2-legged/winged/fur and finned, can thrive and survive. What an absolutely extraordinarily wonderful experience - which I will never forget. Not the sights, sounds...nor you.
Stephanie Gonzalez and Elaine Lee - Bolivia-Sunset Harbor, North Carolina and Alameda, California

I just want to let you know that you are the best wildlife guide I have ever met!
Thank you for showing us the natural beauty around your island. I can't believe that in one tour you managed to show us whales, seals, sea lions and eagles. I will never forget the whale that jumped from the ocean right in front of the boat. It was unbelievable!!!!! Must say, that everything was so organised and your wife’s cookies were delicious! Can't explain in words my feeling about our tour, but I know for sure that it was my best day in Alaska!!!! I will certainly recommend you to my friends.
Anya Baymler - Saint Petersburg, Russia

I wanted to say thanks so much again for the great whale watching. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was pleased to see at least one whale breach. I have 3 pictures of the peregrine falcon we saw and will send them when I get back to California.
Kimberly Steiner - Claremont, CA

Cris & Rob here, from England! We are writing with regard to our fantastic trip we went on with you last 14 September:
“ Sitka: by far the best port of our Alaska cruise and one of the most beautiful places we have even seen (and we saw a lot!). The weather was gorgeous, and the place looked like Paradise. We organised our independent tour, with Davey Lubin, and I cannot recommend him enough. We were on the Esther G, of course, with four other people plus him, and we had a jolly time. We followed the whales and orcas, saw lots of cormorants, seals, starfish on the rocks, and on and on. It was a very personalised tour, we felt free to explore the area with our new friend at the helm. He was very informative, professional but fun at the same time, and we enjoyed his company and his tour enormously. Seeing the local fauna with him felt adventurous and not “standardised” as many other tours prove to be. We stayed outside most of the time, enjoying the sun, the crisp air, the occasional sea spray lifted by the boat and the incomparable beauty of nature. The whole effect of speed and nature was intoxicating. Breathtaking. We also greatly enjoyed the break, when we were offered the most delicious home-made cookies imaginable. We almost felt like family. This was definitely a highlight of our trip. On arrival back to the harbour, we saw two huge sea lions swimming just next to our boat. A nice good-bye, hopefully not a final farewell.
Cris & Rob - Hertfordshire, U.K.

Thank you so very much for the wonderful evening tour, My out-of-town family loved their time with you. Our niece was especially impressed since she’d never seen anything like this before in her life. They appreciated learning all about the whales and their habitat and will never forget the whale breath!! You truly made their October trip to Sitka a memorable one. Thank you for your generosity, enthusiasm and kindness.
Carole Denkinger - Sitka, Alaska

Thanks a million for being who you are and doing what you do for the resource with such authenticity! Of the 3 weeks we spent in Southeast Alaska, our adventure with Capt. Davey was the best! It wasn’t just the AMAZING diversity of wildlife we saw that day that made the trip fun and exciting, but also the capability and enthusiasm of the Captain. Capt. Davey is an exceptional guide because his passion for the sea and its creatures is so immense, it’s contagious! His deep appreciation and knowledge of these waters is extremely apparent and profoundly inspiring! Thanks, Capt. Davey for such an awesome day that will stand out in our hearts for a lifetime! And thanks again to your wife for sharing her cookies! My memory of them is as clear as the breeching humpback!
Much gratitude,
Theresa Doumitt and Mark Szczypinski - Jackson, Tennessee

Thanks again for an incredible tour, it was certainly the highlight for us!
Karen and Jamie Meyer - Midlothian, Virginia

Thank you so much for the great tour of the waters and wildlife around Sitka. You are a true professional and very knowledgeable about the environment you live in. My wife and I felt right at home for the more than 3 hours we spent on your very well-kept boat. Our experience on your tour will be remembered for life. Hope to get back there again.
Ken & Karen Tymecki - Long Island, New York

Thank you! for the wonderful trip. It truly was wonderful, one that we will always remember.
Julie Sutton - San Francisco, California

As promised by a couple of desert rat land lubbers, please find attached the picture of Sea Otters we saw while you sailed us around the Sitka Sound during the last week of August. We were visiting Sitka as a port of call while on the Statendam. We had the best time on your tour. Thanks again!
Rick & Donna Brown - Phoenix, Arizona

We're still reliving our excitement and the joy associated with our Alaska trip and thanking you again for all your friendship, for a wonderful trip and for your kindness to us.
Dave and Barb Sparling - Tacoma, Washington

I certainly enjoyed your trip and would recommend the experience to anyone. I hope the whale ID picture helps to identify the very cooperative humpback whale we saw.
Marvin Price, Professional Photographer - Marietta, Georgia

2005

This was the best excursion we booked on our entire cruise! We had a great time. We saw sea otters, seals, puffins, whales and eagles. The boat and the ride itself were terrific, but what really made the trip so good, was Davey. His knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for sharing his beautiful surroundings with visitors really shined. He has a beautiful spirit about him. Thanks again!
Liz Maggio - Nanuet, NY

…just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed our outing on September 22nd. It was a fine day, with smooth seas, hearty seafaring songs, delicious cookies, and lots of wildlife to look at.
Bruce Grossetta - Tucson AZ

Hi Captain Davey, just wanted to let you know that the tour you gave us was the very best I've been on. It went way past what I expected and I really appreciate your efforts to get us close to the sea-life without scaring the animals or hurting anyone. You are really a skilled captain. It was the most fun I've had in quite awhile. I will definitely keep your number for my next trip to Sitka. Thanks again!
Cindy O'Keefe - Colorado and Carnival Cruise Lines

We have nothing but raves about the trip we took with you. We literally and completely loved it. My friend SueAnn smiles and just can't get over being so close to whales and how you made it so real and exciting. Believe me when I say that if and when we ever come back we will be sure to look you up. My husband, David, said that if he had been in Sitka another day he would have begged you to take them out again. Again, I want to thank you for all your help and the fun time you gave everyone.
Mary Snyder - Boynton Beach, FL

Monica and I had a FANTASTIC time aboard the Esther G. You truly helped define one of the highlights of our Alaskan cruise. Thanks again for a great whale watch excursion and the yummy homemade cookies!
Ed King and Monica Ricci - Atlanta, GA

Wow. Was this a great trip! Going out on the Esther G II was the HIGHLIGHT of my two week trip to Alaska. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather and calm seas. My family and I were so excited. We saw dozens of whales, sea otters, and eagles; all of which I had never expected to see so close. I never dreamed of seeing so many creatures in the wild at the same time. I really enjoyed the two types of puffins and I was taken back by the various and beautiful colors of starfish among the rocks on the little island. Thanks so much for a once in a lifetime trip aboard your boat.
Norma Hensler-Davis - Baltimore, Maryland

I, my husband Randy and our friends took your excursion on July 22nd. We had a fabulous time and got some great pictures. It was the best shore excursion that we had taken. Thanks for a great experience.
Maxine Hartlaub - Gettysburg, PA

The day spent with you was just wonderful. You know, the first time we came out with you I didn't think there could be anything more spectacular than the experience we shared and my beloved humpback whales. But you proved me wrong, this year’s adventure was by far the best. The beautiful scenery, the dinner, and of course the outstanding show-off whale we encountered….. People could not believe me when I told them we had our own personal whale waiting for us, (at least it seemed that way). To this day it amazes me when I think back on how that whale just stayed there splashing its tail and showing off the way it did. Listening to the video brings back all those very fond memories. Davey, thank you again for all you did to make our day with you special and for the most awesome trip to Alaska so far.
Your friends from CA - Roxanne & Tom Broderick

The highlight of our trip from a nature point of view – which was why we wanted to go to Alaska in the 1st place, was Davey Lubin on the Esther G II. He was great; we saw sooo many whales and even saws one slam his tail numerous times. I would recommend this trip to anyone. He was knowledgeable and safety-conscious, and we saw and learned so much. He asked us what we wanted to see – I said Puffins - - - and there they were!! I said Otters, and there they were again! The three hours just flew by, and we saw almost three hours of non stop wildlife, and learned about how the national wildlife preserves were created and why. He also gave us a history lesson of Sitka, where to hike and what was off the beaten path, and his wife’s cookies were great.
Molly Roff-Sheridan and Vance White

…I just felt I needed to contact you and let you know that the hours we spent with you were the hi-light of our Alaska vacation. It was our 20th anniversary and you made the day very special. Thanks again for the wonderful tour and intense whale watching. We will be back and will do it again!
Joan & Mike Jenkins - San Jose, CA

Davey, thank you for a fantastic evening tour. It was wonderful to see the whales with calves, otters with pups, puffins, and more. If we come to Sitka again we will definitely call you.
E.J. Zita, Ph.D. - Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA

…It has been a whole week since you took us on our adventure in the waters around Sitka. We certainly wish we were out there again. Your tour was the highlight of our cruise that was filled with many exciting moments. Your expertise and free-spirit really made the trip. Seeing that humpback breach right in front of us was for us a thrill. On top of that, your wife's cookies were out of this world.
Carol and Scott Dubowsky - Tenafly, NJ

…Our family boat ride on Esther G II will never, ever be forgotten. It was a delight, really. You are such a sweet guy, we wish you all the best. Hope you told Lisa how much we loved the cookies……………
Ay and Don Langdon - Palm Beach, FL

Thanks for a great trip. Pigeon giullemot, black oystercatcher surf scoter and black turnstone photos are excellent! I will send them. Your wife's cookies were the best!
Tom Dove (“Photographer extrordinaire”!!) - The Big Island, Hawaii

Thanks for your beautiful words. We had an amazing day, your company was just wonderful…Thank you again for being so wonderful!
Adriana Miniño and family - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Just a short note to tell you again that our trip with you was the total highlight of our July 2005 Alaska visit. We have taken tours and we have taken "your" tour. Your knowledge, honesty, sincerity, obvious love for your home and environment, and dedication to those who travel with you set you a step above the others. I do not recall ever having used the word "amazing" as often as I did on our trip. Thank you and I assure you that when we return to Sitka we will travel with you again.
Joe and Nan Simcox - Havelock, NC

Thanks a million for the once in a lifetime experience! After taking my mother and me out on an evening tour, I must recommend Davey to anyone wanting a marine wildlife adventure. Davey found 2 dozen whales surface-feeding. It was spectacular. You may never get to see such a sight in your life. Davey Lubin is one of those rare people in life whose job is their passion. His knowledge of the Alaskan waters, its wildlife, and geology is unsurpassed. You would be doing yourself a great favor to take a trip on the Esther G while in Sitka. Oh, and a big bonus, his wife's homemade, secret-recipe cookies are awsome.
Bobbi Flood - Sitka, AK

…your tour was the highlight of our trip and we spoke about it often throughout. It actually was too nice because we tried to compare all other excursions we took with yours …Thanks for the memories,
Chad and Ann Stephenson - Sterling Heights, Michigan

We wanted to thank you again for the great boat trip and showing us so many wondrous things! It also didn't hurt that the weather was absolutely perfect! When we left Sitka, we saw about 30 whales as a group, making their way up the coast! but it could not compare to the close ups you gave us with the Esther G. You are wonderful........
Susan and Bill Branum - Daytona Beach, Florida

We came into Sitka on the Infinity and because of a snafu with the cruiseline we had to get our own wildlife excursion. Thank God for snafus! We found Davey and had the absolute best time in Alaska. Our tablemates did the cruise excursion and it did not compare to ours. We saw whales, puffins, sea otters, eagles, a sea lion and so many birds I could not remember all of them. The ride was great and getting Davey's insider view of Sitka was a bonus. He is a great guide, concerned with his guests and wanted to give us the best excursion we could have. On the way back he spotted a huge horde of jellyfish which lit up the water and Davey made sure we got a chance to see it. If we ever get back to Sitka, Davey and the Esther G will be a must do.
Kathy and Jim Carpenito - Warrenton, Virginia

We arrived home from Alaska this morning. We are fresh with the glow from our Alaska vacation. Certainly a highlight of our trip was the great tour of Sitka from the Esther G! Thank you for showing us Sitka from the viewpoint of a biologist and resident.
Amy and Marty Fields - Madison, Wisconsin

We wanted to let you know again what a wonderful trip we had last Monday. All afternoon we talked about what a great adventure we had and all the animals we were able to see. We are already trying to figure out how we can come back as quick as possible. Thanks for making our vacation the best!
William, Tina and Zack Snider - Killeen, TX

Thanks for the fun and professional trip. You have a great boat and report with people. It was nice to just hang out in the bow and see everything. I am proud to let people know I know you!
Steve Hinshaw - Sitka, Alaska

This is just to let you know how much we enjoyed the opportunity you provided for us to observe many of the Sitka mammals and birds in their natural environment. We especially appreciated your concern that the content of the tour related to our specific interests and that we felt safe and comfortable throughout our time together. Your technical expertise, knowledge of local history and outgoing personality made the trip the highlight of our two week vacation in Alaska. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Bill and Gretchen North - Fort Collins, CO

…thank you on behalf of Penny and myself for the wonderful trip and educational lesson aboard the Esther G II. It was a learning experience we will always remember.
Len Evancic - Jacksonville, Florida

“…we spent the day on the water after meeting Davey Lubin, who runs the Esther G company, and had a magical day. We saw orcas and then sat surrounded by tufted puffins, murres, ancient murrelets and many other birds. I was already in heaven at this stage but as the sea otters lounged around us I had a feeling this was leading to a pretty special week and more was to come. We headed back towards Sitka and found ourselves surrounded .by humpbacks. This was the first time I had encountered whales and being in a small boat and so close was just wonderful. We sat not knowing which way to turn as they were blowing in every direction……….
Exerpt from journal of The Boat Company passenger Sally Bruce - Lamboum Berkshire, England

…I was on the all-girl trip last week and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. It was the highlight of my cruise. I'm so glad I didn't book the cruise excursion but rather waited until we got onshore. Everyone on the ship I talked to who went on similar but larger tours was very jealous when I told them about my trip. We saw everything I hoped for and had great cookies too! Thanks again and be assured that I will highly recommend your tour to everyone.
Mary Lawson - Sedgewick, Maine and Panama City Beach, Florida

…how very much we enjoyed our boat trip with you…Your knowledge is amazing and we appreciated you sharing it with us. If ever we know anyone going to Sitka, your name will be on the top of the list of things to do. Thanks for a great ride.
George and Chris Black - Quincy, Illinois

Thanks so much for taking us out for a wonderful whale-watching tour. Seeing the flukes of the humpbacks was great, but nothing compared to seeing the group of them breaching! What a sight, to see all that mass shooting straight up into the air. It made our visit to Sitka unforgettable.
Dana Moudry - Fairbanks, AK

Your fabulous four-hour wildlife tour on the Esther G was the highlight of our week stay in Sitka. We've never been so close to a pod of whales or smelled whale breath until our tour with you. The trip to Saint Lazaria Island with otters, puffins, eagles, murres, cormorants, and guillemots alone would have been worth the trip. This is the best trip in Southeast Alaska. Those folks considering a trip with Davey can rest assured that he
really knows his stuff and is a delightful host aboard his very comfortable boat. We highly recommend the four hour trip. Time just flies out there on the water.
Barney and Dale Bouton - Beverly, MA

The trip you gave us out of Sitka was great. It was so good to have a guide who actually knows his birds!! We’ll meet again, I don’t doubt.
Michael Jeneid (professional birder and wildlife photographer) - Stinson Beach, California

We had a great time on the Esther G. - thanks to the magnificent surroundings, splendid weather, exciting wildlife and your enthusiastic and knowledgeable navigation of Sitka Sound. (Lisa's cookies weren't bad either!) We'll recommend you to all our friends who come to Alaska.
Risa Kleiner - Princeton, NJ

I can't thank you enough for the wonderful trip to St. Lazaria. It was the highlight of our Alaskan trip. I have wanted to see a puffin for so long, and I can't think of a better time and place to have seen one. Not only did I see the puffins, I got to see where they nest. Plus, on the way, I was treated to whales, Bald eagles, cormorants, guillemots, and even an otter. What a trip! I will remember it forever! Thanks, again. If we're ever in your part of the world again, I'd love to look you up and take another trip.
Barbara Gerletti-Weiss and Ed Weiss - Auburn, California

Just wanted to tell you how much our group enjoyed the trip on the Esther G last Sunday. What a beautiful area you live in and how fortunate you are to see all the wildlife and beauty every time you step outside. Sitka is a remarkably beautiful, peaceful place and we'll always have great memories of our trip. Thank you for showing us part of it and for making my son Dylan feel such a part of the trip. It was wonderful watching him as he saw all the whales, otters,puffins, eagles, etc. It was truly a breath taking trip.
MaryElla Shirley - Cary, NC

We went out on a Thursday morning and experienced one of the most incredible things a person could ask for going to Alaska...seeing two giant humpback whales feeding during the herring season. …If you ever visit Sitka, Alaska, I highly, highly recommend you take a boat tour with Captain Davey Lubin on the Esther G II I promise you will NOT regret it! We saw whales, eagles, murres, sea lions, seals, sea otters and a whole lot of other things. Davey made the tour fun, educational, extremely safe, and down right inspiring! AND...for all you photographers like myself, he made an extra effort to get me close to the wildlife without actually disturbing them. I personally can't imagine a trip to Sitka without going on his tour
Frank Tupas and Alena Winters - San Diego, CA

July 2004…Along with six members of our family, three generations, we traveled to Sitka for a week's vacation. Little did we know that our two trips out on the Sitka Sound with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Captain Davey on the Esther G II would be the most stunning experiences of our week! We were completely delighted by scenes of beauty and quiet magic as we skimmed around the islands while observing a multitude of birds, including puffins, and marine life, including four humpback whales, who performed for us. One whale dove under the boat voicing a booming sound that vibrated the Esther G II as we sat in awe………. ….Back home again, we look at one another and wonder, "Did we dream that we saw puffins and whales?
Betty and Gillett Bechtel - The Sea Ranch, CA

Thank you so much for the 2 boat rides we took with you! They were amazing! I never dreamed I could be THAT close to a whale ever in the wild! You and your boat made my alaska trip MUCH cooler than it would have been if we hadn't done the rides. Thanks again and I will DEFINATELY be coming back to see some orcas next time…..
Sarah Brown, 16 - Southern CA

…we want to thank you for the best trip yet we've had to the [Goddard Hot] Springs. The boys and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sea lions and the humpbacks on our return to town.
Hal & Margie (Goddard) Larsen - St. George, Utah

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip to St. Lazaria Island on the Esther G. Your deep knowledge of the wildlife and good humor are a great combination. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Tufted puffin, Pigeon guillemot and Black oystercatcher in detail (whales, sea lions and otters to boot). I will recommend this trip for any birder who makes it to Sitka.
Jeff Cowell - Nashville, Tennessee

Thanks for a wonderful excursion this morning. Terry, Evan, Susan and I enjoyed your company as well as the exciting and informative tour of the bay on the Esther G. The bagels and smoked salmon were wonderful as well.
Michael and Susan Lichterman, Clifford Norton Studio - Cleveland, Ohio

… Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed our trip immensely…Thanks for a fabulous time
Terry and Evan Tetelman - Cleveland, Ohio

Here are the orca photographs…. Barry and I thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip, you made it very interesting.
Mary and Barry Shanks - Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

This was our first family trip to Alaska, and something we looked forward to for months. Our trip with you exceeded our high expectations and created special memories of marine wildlife and birds we will carry a lifetime. We gaze at our pictures of the sea lion colony, the sea otter rafts, the humpback whale spouts, bald eagles and puffins in disbelief that we saw all this in one cruise. Thanks for the professional tour service. Your energy, enthusiasm and knowledge greatly enhanced the experience for all in my family. It is obvious that you love your work. We are back in Florida and thousands of miles away, but in our minds eye we are still on The Esther G II taking in the splendor off the coast of Sitka. Thank you!!!!
The McCarthy Family - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

This is Kris Bridge, the lady who visited after 50 years in exile from Sitka. Thanks again for the magical tour - It was so great (even if we never smelled the whale breath).
Kris and Chas Bridge - Sequim, WA

Attached are some pictures from our wonderful cruise on the Esther G II. We had such a wonderful time, and I'm still thrilled when I look at the pictures of the wildlife we saw. It was a great day, and we really enjoyed getting to spend some time with you. Hope we get to see you again soon on our next trip to Alaska!
Pat and Chuck Laubersheimer - Minnesota

We enjoyed the trip with you very much. It was one of the highlights. We know someone who may be doing the Alaska cruise soon and we will certainly recommend you. In fact, I would suggest a 4 hour trip….
Bill Steinberg - Champlain, NY

What a great day we had with you. You gave us so much attention and we really felt so well cared for and safe. The trip was exciting and adventurous too! We saw so many great sites: the salmon running, eagles flying, humpback whales all around us, diving and spewing (love that whale breath); and the most beautiful scenery of trees, mountains, and waterfalls. It was all so special and wild, not commercial or touristy. All this in just a half day, how amazing you are! It was very inspiring. Anyone who wants to really experience the beauty and wonder of the Alaska coast would be lucky to have you as a guide Davey.
Genevieve Megginson - Pittsboro, NC

…we were on your boat last week to see Whales! We had a great time, it was truly the highlight of our cruise! Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon! My husband and I would love to fly up to Sitka sometime and have you take us around again…..Tell your wife "thank you" for the awesome cookies too!
Vickie Malmstrom, Jeff, Gunnar, David and Aunt Teri

Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your Marine Tour. Your knowledge of birds and other marine wildlife really raised my knowledge level several notches. As a guide, your articulate delivery of information is the best I've encountered in years of travel. My afternoon spent with you aboard the Esther G will long be remembered as a
highlight of my visit to Sitka.
Pat Hegerberg - Spokane,WA

Thank you so much fo such a great experience. it was the highlight of the trip for all of us. We were all able to get good "tail" pictures, which is something we were craving. We loved being able to see otters, puffins, sea lions and eagles and the great weather was just the "cherry on the top".
We were all happy to have met you and to have had such a wonderful guide.
Eleonora Uribe - Miami, Florida

Mary and I had a great Alaska trip and returned home safely. Thanks for the memories.
David & Mary Bechtol - Canyon, Texas

We loved our trip with you last week. Thanks for the cookies.......
Donna Optican - Los Angeles, CA

I am one of your very, very satisfied past customers. My Mom and I were lucky enough to have spent a wonderful sunny afternoon with you as our guide watching whales breach and the ocean sparkle. Although, we were there almost 11 months ago now, I still remember your wife’s great cookies you shared with us. The afternoon we spent with you was truly the highlight of our Alaska 7 day cruise.
Monika Szopinska - Toronto, Ontario

I just wanted to send a note of thanks for the great experience that my son and I enjoyed with you on the Ester G. It was truly a feast for all the senses. From the beautiful weather to the sights, sounds, smells (whew!!!) and spray of the humpback whales exhalations in our faces, the puffins, muries, eagles, otters, sea lions and of course your wife's tasty cookies. This was a very memorable event in our lives that we will never forget and plan to repeat someday soon. I have told everyone that I know about the friendly, enthusiastic and informative manner with which you conduct your wildlife excursions. I have and will continue to heartily recommend that anyone visiting Sitka take advantage of the opportunity to spend a day with you on the water and get in touch with the real Alaska!
Brad and Erik Landon - Cypress, CA

…just wanted to let you know that Justin and I had a great time whale watching with you in July. It was the highlight of our trip! You were very knowledgeable about the puffins and local wildlife. We're glad to have located you when we were in Sitka.
Kulwadee and Justin Yung - Durham, NC

2003

…thanks for a great trip whale watching while I was up in Sitka. Still have a lot of fond memories of our day out at sea, it was a highlight for me!!!
Thanks again for sharing your beautiful boat and enthusiasm for the natural world.
Laurie DeLuca – Seattle, WA

Thanks for giving us the best boat ride around!!
Ina and Emily - Miami, FL

We had a great time, and I shall let everyone who visits Alaska know about you...
Thanks again to your wife for goodies...
Mary Simons - Java Center, NY

We really enjoyed having you take us out to the Salmon Lake trailhead for our honeymoon adventure. When we visit Sitka again, there isn’t any question who we will call for transportation into the wilderness, or sightseeing. The fact that you love being outside, and the fact that you love showing people beautiful and exciting places makes your line of work perfect for you – and it shows.
Dave Weider and Ann Finzel - Minneapolis, MN

… thank you for such an enjoyable trip out to Saint Lazaria Island. It was good to get a Black Oystercatcher on my life list along with the Ancient Murrelet and Rhinocerous Auklet. The whales were also a delight along with finding out what whale breath really smells like, I won't forget that!!
Jerry Johnson

… the highlight of our Alaska Cruise was not spent on an ocean liner but rather on the Esther G. The experience will last forever. Again, thank you for your hospitality and for sharing a little bit of Gods country.
Todd Loomis - Billings MT

Meeting you and taking our little tour was a highlight of the Alaska trip for my son, Morgan, and I. I greatly admire your lifestyle and wish you all the best.
Brad Willis – California

Thank you for making my first wildlife adventure as a new Sitka resident (and for my family visiting from Chicago) a most wonderful time. The day was perfect and of course, the whale breath will be THE lasting memory. Woo-Hoo. To others, Davey shines with his enthusiasm for wildlife, the love for the ocean and the beauty of the out of doors. I've sailed with Davey twice again since then, each time is refreshing and new as our beautiful Southeast Alaska seasons and wildlife patterns change.
Lisa B - Sitka, AK

…thank you for a GREAT time. We loved the tour that you took us on!! We also LOVED the skor bars ! ! YUM! YUM!
Do you think your Mother in law would send the recipe. PLEASE! They were great too!
THANKS! !
Gerald & Lora Jackson - Oklahoma

We had a fabulous time. Loved seeing all the murres, cormorants, pigeon guillemots, puffins, bald eagles, peregrine falcon, otters, sea lions, and whales. I can tell that you really love your business. And who wouldn't with such a beautiful back yard. But your knowledge and love of nature made the trip very special. I'll never forget it.
Sue Hughen - Baltimore, Maryland

The whole trip to Sitka was amazing. Just like to follow up on the outstanding day we had on the water. To bring us up close with “The Real” as I repeated myself by saying “Unreal!” Your knowledge and ability to share and teach is a true gift. I left the Esther G with a better understanding of Sitka Sound’s Marine Wildlife thanks to you. Your passion and love for your work rubs off on your clients. Keep it going!
Gary Warren - Bottineau, ND

…We saw more marine life that day with you than any one else in our group of 48 did on any of their sight-seeing days at any of our ports of call. I would recommend that everyone take the extended time to see the sea lions and seals that we saw. Whenever I know of someone coming to Sitka, I will be sure to tell them to spend a day with you.
Gordon and Bonnie Glass - Canton, Illinois

…What a wonderful evening tour, it could not have been better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are perfect for the job. You will certainly make peoples’ trips to Sitka a highlight.
Susan Stanford – Sitka, AK