| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Highly recommended
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| Wed, Aug 27, 08 1:30 PM |
fishmanor |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We found the Diver Ed boat cruise very entertaining while still being very educational. The kids and grown-ups had a blast. |
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Good Stuff
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| Wed, Aug 27, 08 1:30 PM |
Brianhaegele |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Grew up in western Maine (bethel). Really enjoyed your Operation. entertaining, educational and Just long enough.
My 4.5 year old loved it.
Keep it up, we will be back and will/have recommend it to others.
Brian Haegele. |
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Diver Ed... Educationally Awesome!
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| Wed, Aug 27, 08 9:30 AM |
npo3271 |
Male |
30-39 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| We had done the tour last summer and was completely amazed! Our son, who was 3 at the time remembered everything that Diver Ed taught during the sea adventure. We went with our nephew who was 2 years old. Both boys held a lobster... amongst other cool sea animals.
Diver Ed's educational tour is invaluable and unforgettable. This summer, our niece (5 y.o.) joined us b/c she is deathly afraid of touching or seeing animals... let alone, a slimy sea creature. By the end of the tour, she was kissing a blood sea star. We highly recommend this activity. The tickets are reasonably priced for what you get in return... children who have a new sense of adventure and love for the sea. Don't worry, the adults have a great time watching the kids giggle and seeing Diver Ed in underwater superhero action!
- The Emmers, Morristown, NJ 08.26.2008 |
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Best Tour for Kids and Adults Alike!
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| Wed, Aug 27, 08 9:30 AM |
cathyv47 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My husband and I were hesitant to book this tour (8/27/08) thinking our kids (9 and 11) were maybe a bit too old. It was my daughter's birthday and she wanted to go fishing. But 4 hours on a fishing boat was way too long and we all decided to try this instead. Both she and my son thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Ed and Edna and Dick were so great with the kids and I think the adults had as much fun as anyone. Mini Ed was our personal favorite! My kids enjoyed this trip WAY more that the whale watch trip. If you have young kids, this is the trip for you.
p.s.
Ed - Jennifer says thanks for making this the best thing about her 9th birthday! Maybe next time we'll get her to wear that sea star tower. |
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Would Recommend To Anyone
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| Tue, Aug 26, 08 5:30 PM |
chinaski59 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Diver Ed is an extremely personable, FUNNY, informative guide who makes the undersea world of Bar Harbor interesting to anyone with even the faintest interest in marine life. His unique style combines high-tech live underwater video transmission with a thorough knowledge of his subject, and terrific humor. Half the customers on our boat hardly understood English and definitely looked like they were having a great time.
Our waitress at dinner told us about Diver Ed the night before, and we are so glad she did! |
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Trip that will be remembered for a long time
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| Tue, Aug 26, 08 9:30 AM |
RussLake |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| We all will remember this trip for a long time. The children talked for hours about the trip. THIS IS A TRIP EVERYONE WILL ENJOY DOING VERY INTERESTING. DO IT YOU ARE MISSING A GOOD THING |
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Vacation Highlight for 4-year-old AND adults
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| Tue, Aug 26, 08 9:30 AM |
jcitrolo |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The "Dive In Theater" experience was a huge hit with our family--which included a preschooler, parents, and grandparents. We went out our first day in Bar Harbor and we've talked about some aspect of the trip every day since. Diver Ed is phenomenal--adept at engaging both kids and adults with his enthusiasm and wit. Despite her nickname, Captain Evil was warm and informative--our daughter was convinced that she runs the show, because Diver Ed probably isn't too good at following directions. She and Deckhand Dick provided amusing color commentary while Diver Ed trawled the harbor's bottom or was otherwise occupied.
Our daughter has sensory integration dysfunction and is often fearful of/repelled by novel sensory experiences (touch and sound, especially), so although she was looking forward to the "Dive In," we weren't sure how she would do. Diver Ed invites all the children to come close and actively participate in the animal presentation--but afterwards, he, DH Dick and CE circulate with the animals to all onboard to see in a very non-threatening way. Our daughter touched both the sea star and lobster during this portion of the program. Touching the animals was a big deal for her--and it has deepened her interest in the oceans and sealife.
Aside from the opportunity to view firsthand the abundance of life in the harbor, it was amazing (as an adult) to learn about the technical challenges of this unique enterprise. I will recommend the "Dive In" experience to EVERY PERSON I KNOW headed for Mount Desert Island--and plan to return on future visits to the area. |
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excellent!
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| Mon, Aug 25, 08 1:30 PM |
sandraread |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| My 5 and 7 year old grandchildren were visiting me in Bar Harbor this summer and I booked us "passage" on Diver Ed's boat - they LOVED it and are still talking about it weeks later. Not only was it an adventure, but they learned about the sea life Diver Ed hauled aboard for them to touch and kiss. They can't wait to visit me and Diver Ed again next summer! |
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Diver Ed is great
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| Mon, Aug 25, 08 9:30 AM |
MJPosner |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Had a great time. Ed is fantastic with kids, and enjoyable for adults as well. One of our favorite activities in Bar Harbor. |
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Lots of fun and educational
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| Sat, Aug 23, 08 1:30 PM |
Bousfield |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My kids and I laughed and learned and had a wonderful time for the second year in a row. |
