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Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.9 (501)
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Dive-In Theater Boat Cruise of Bar Harbor 405 100% 5.0
Dive-in Theater with Acadia National Park Ranger 96 100% 4.8
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Rating: 5
Great Way to Spend An Afternoon.
Thu, Aug 6, 09   1:30 PM mstevens47 Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Our group included three children who were kept interested by Diver Ed and Ranger Emily. We were lucky to see seals, Bald Eagles and lots of creatures who live under the sea. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Rating: 5
Entertaining for people of all ages!
Thu, Aug 6, 09   9:30 AM mparker59 Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
On the way out, we saw harbor porpoises. Then the boat anchored on the lee side of an island where the sea was perfectly still and calm. It was a gorgeous day. Diver Ed entertained/explained all as he prepared to dive and then had the little kids "push" him in, except he did a back flip on his way off the boat! Immediately he communicated with the boat passengers via microphone from under water. Captain Edna could talk back to him as well. She told us about his underwater camera while he hunted up some animals to bring back to the boat. Then he surfaced to fetch the camera, took it back down, and we watched very high definition video live from the bottom of the ocean while he continued to tell us about what he was looking at, and Edna explained as well. The screen is in the upper, darkened part of the boat so it is easy to see from any of the nice new bench seats. (The entire boat is brand new this year because the old one was destroyed in a storm last fall that dragged it from its mooring onto land.) Diver Ed takes Mini Ed down with him as a "ruler" to give perspective to the size of the animals on camera, which can be anywhere from teeny tiny starfish or crabs to 42" lobster. Diver Ed is the only diver in the State of Maine with a permit to bring up lobster. After the video show, he brings up all the animals and educates the passengers about them one at a time. The kids are laughing so hard they don't even know they are learning things. It is wonderful. After explaining about all the animals, everyone gets to touch and handle the animals as much as they want to, subject to stern rules (no pinching, squeezing, twisting, pulling of the live animals!). Then everyone says goodbye to the animals and they return them to the sea. Then the boat goes back, possibly seeing more wildlife on the way in: porpoise, seal, eagle, osprey, etc. We absolutely love Diver Ed and have gone every time we visit Maine since we were lucky enough to stumble upon him the first year he started the Dive In Theater, 2000.
Rating: 4
Hands On Marine Biology
Wed, Aug 5, 09   5:30 PM dbrewer Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
The 2.5 hour trip is an excellent outing for young children. Diver Ed has a way of communicating on a kids level. He was entertaining, very funny, and kept the kids interested. The high definition video during his diving was amazing. (The audio was a little difficult to hear though.) My kids couldn't stop talking about it. This outing was our kids favorite part of the entire vacation!
Rating: 5
second trip! Just as fun!!
Wed, Aug 5, 09   1:30 PM styles30 Male 30-39 Local Family With Children
My wife and I had taken our daughter on this cruise once before and diver ED and Dr. Evil are very good with kids and genuinly care about making sure everyone has a great time! this time we brought the grandparents too and they LOVED IT!!! this cruise is a great time for everyone! its Funny! educational! and you will recommend it to everyone you see!! A+++++++++++++++
Rating: 5
Very entertaining
Wed, Aug 5, 09   1:30 PM malgeri Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Not only was this a 2+ hour trip to see nature at the bottom of the bay, but Diver Ed and his wife Captain Evil were very entertaining. My 8 and 3 year olds had an absolutely great time. Diver Ed kept everyone laughing most of the trip. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5
Diver Ed is a blast for kids!
Wed, Aug 5, 09   1:30 PM bethfalk Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
We did this with our kids and our nieces (kids ranging in age from 3 to 8) and they all loved it. Diver Ed is funny, full of energy and really, really nice - he's goofy and the kids loved him. They also learned a lot about the local sea creatures, and Ed held their attention the whole time (the 3 year old got a little antsy, but the older kids loved every minute). Everyone I know who's done the trip says good things about it. It's absolutely worth checking out if you're in Acadia with younger kids.
Rating: 5
Highly recommend!
Wed, Aug 5, 09   1:30 PM galailie Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Lot's of fun for all ages!
Rating: 5
Diver Ed - LOVED IT!
Tue, Aug 4, 09   5:30 PM rubylu Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Diver Ed and Evil Edna Dive in Theater was a wonderful time for the whole family! We were travelling with another family and I am sure it was the highlight of our vacation for our three boys. Eddie is wonderful with the kids and really knows his stuff when he is under the very cold water. It was fun for us to watch the interaction with the kids. There was truly wonder in their eyes when Eddie is under the water searching for creatures. Then when he re-emerges with lobster, sea stars, scallops, and sea cucumbers, well they just went crazy! I highly recommend the Diver Ed tour. I’ve vacationed in Maine many times, but never have I gotten such a hands on experience of the natural environment that makes up the wonder and beauty of the area. It was chilly on the water - so bring jackets and socks!
Rating: 5
great experience for entire family
Tue, Aug 4, 09   1:30 PM jeffreybusha Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Our entire family enjoyed the dive in theater program. We enjoyed watching Diver Ed on the theater screen as he explored the bottom of the ocean and loved seeing the the animals that Diver Ed brought up to the boat. The park ranger program was very educational and truly adds to the experience. We hope to purchase a Mini-Ed, Diver Ed's diving companion toy for my son. I'm not sure if we can do that through Zerve or not. If so, please let us know. Thank you.
Rating: 5
A brilliant time!
Tue, Aug 4, 09   9:30 AM cjmulcahy Male 40-49 International Tourist(s) Family With Children
Thanks very much to Diver Ed, Captain Evil, and Mini Ed! My family had a terrific morning out. The interactive nature of your tour is one-of-a-kind and I would highly recommend it (in fact, we did so several times as we met other families elsewhere on the island). The crew's enthusiasm was infectious and my kids had a blast. See you again!
Rating: 5
Wonderful for families!
Tue, Aug 4, 09   9:30 AM johnandkrish Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
My 5 year old son absolutely LOVED Diver-Ed, learned and laughed the whole trip...excellent!
Rating: 5
summer vacation musts....
Tue, Aug 4, 09   9:30 AM pulvino Female 30-39 Local Family With Children
we went on a diver ed trip two years ago upon a friend's recommendation.. we loved it so much we've been telling others it's a MUST DO if traveling to Bar Harbor.. we were very happy the weather was agreeable this year to take the kids again.. and we all enjoyed it just as much as our first time.... it's the perfect amount of time for the kids..... to us waaaay better than a whale watch, with no guarantees of seeing sea life.... and pssst parents the kids don't even realize they are being educated!!!!!! The Pulvinos
Rating: 5
Great experience -- winner for kids and adults!
Mon, Aug 3, 09   5:00 PM wheelej Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
We had seen Diver Ed once before and loved it but the kiddies were too small to really remember it, so we gave it another go. We were not disappointed. He's as funny (and educational) as ever. The kids loved interacting with Diver Ed and the sea creatures...it was definitely a top highlight of our trip to Acadia.
Rating: 5
A Must See!
Mon, Aug 3, 09   5:00 PM tjandroxy Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
My boys laughed until they cried! Diver Ed was able to make the trip educational and very entertaining at the same time. We enjoyed his humor.
Rating: 5
Loved it!
Sun, Aug 2, 09   1:30 PM lindenfeld Female 40-49 Local Family With Children
Wow! That was just a fantastic trip. We loved every minute of it, kids and adults alike. Diver Ed is hilarious. He reminds me of John Belushi. I'm an educator, and I care so much about getting kids engaged in science and helping them to value the environment. What you are doing on these trips is phenomenal. The kids are learning by doing and laughing. My 6 yr old son remembered so many details as did my 4 year old niece. You guys are all terrific, and we can't wait to come back. Keep up the great work. I'm truly impressed. Laura Lindenfeld
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