Greetings from Lithuania. AKVA scuba diving club.
Alonas Ritvas <info@diving.lt>
Vilnius, Lithuania - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 07:36:55 (EST)
Excellent well organized website. Looks like a great place to live. A photographers underwater dream come true. Great photos. Maybe a trip is in store. Thanks, MB
Mike Brewer <info@pbtm.com>
Eugene, OR USA - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 00:34:34 (EST)
Ethan, This is your old buddy Sean from our Guam days... Just dropping a quick note to say hello, and...DUDE...from the looks of your pic, Sam needs to pay you more...you need a meal! later... gotta go ice fishing, eh. Sean
Sean Jayson <sean.jayson@usbank.com>
Elk River, MN USA - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 15:00:55 (EST)
Aloha, Thanks to all at Sam's for 6 exceptional days of diving. To other visitors traveling to Palau - we found early and mid-December to be good weather and not at all crowded. Also I read the other guests logs and found out Trudi and Scott are on Bokissa Island - wow! Sincerely, Marilyn
Marilyn Juraez <marilyn@hawaiianrafting.com>
Lahaina Maui, HI USA - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 13:42:08 (EST)
It's been almost two years since I spent my Christmas and New Years in Palau. You guys know how to have fun!!! Happy Holidays to everyone at Sam's and to everyone I met while on my stay there.
Louisa Giovanna Pickering <louisap1970@excite.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 15:26:17 (EST)
We Wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I was looking over the web to see some familiar faces and it brought back alot of great memories, hope all goes well for you in the future. Wish I could be at the Christmas Party!! Love Scott & Trudi.xoxoox
Trudi & Scott <stay@bokissa.vu>
Bokissa Island, Vanuatu - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 22:52:58 (EST)
Alii or Hello ! Good job on this home page for Sam's Tours. Palau is sure beautiful, that is why it's one of the seven wonder of the world. I can't wait to go back home one day. "PALAU IS THE PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC"
Etungai
Puyallup, WA U.S - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 02:38:41 (EST)
To Sam and Cheri, great dive company and fun divemasters. I was there in July with my friend Greg. Thanks to Cheri for the memorable dives to Blue Corner and Big Wall and the island tour she spent with us mudding. We really had a great time and look forward to a return trip in the near future. Off to Hawaii so I will be a little closer to your beautiful island and great DIVING!!!!
Dan Weaver <dirtydan92@hotmail.com>
Wis. Rapids, WI USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 15:49:06 (EST)
ALII, ALII GREETINGS FROM THE NORTHWEST. I GOTS TO HAND IT YOU FELLAS, FANTASTIC WEBSITE!! IT IS QUIET HUMBLING HEARING WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MY HOMELAND. YOU HAVE DONE AN AMAZING JOB SHOWING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE THE BEAUTY OF PALAU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP PALAU BEAUTIFUL. I WILL LINK YOUR SITE TO WEBPAGE IF YOU DONT MIND. MEKONG MA ATODE. (((SEND US SOME BEETLENUT AND SOME SMOKED FISH))) GETTING TIRED OF EATING SALMON..lol. *no offense to the salmons& their streams.. MUCH LOVE BELAUAN STYLE, LOLANIE
LOLANIE AUGUSTO <PALAU_ISLANDGIRL@YAHOO.COM>
PORTLAND, OR US OF A - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 18:38:41 (EST)
Many thanks to all at Sam's Tours for a great day of high voltage diving and special thanks to Jonas for a safe and fun guide.
Louis LaPorta <scubalou@peoplepc.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 11:41:57 (EST)
Just seen the most amazing program on the BBC in which You guys were diving with Neil Morrisey. I've dived some sites in my time but this place looks awesome. I've got to come out there. C U next year. Regards to the sharks. Nigel Pickering
Nigel Pickering <nigel_pickering@blueyonder.com>
England - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 19:15:38 (EST)
Dear Mr. Daniels I am a 8th grade student at Shaker Road School in Concord NH. I'm working on a science project on scuba diving. Mr Doug Hicks is my adviser on this project. I choosed because I am a sertaficed scuba diver. My famly and I go down to the British Virgin Islands every year on summer break. Its beautiful down there. Anyways I need to find some info on scuba diving. If you have the time can you send me some pictures or other useful things I might use. Hope to get back with you Tyler C. THANKS PS Mrs. Daniels gave Doug this site
Tyler C. <snwbrdrdude007@aol.com>
Concord , NH USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 10:48:10 (EST)
Great info... lots of opportunities... Greetings from Monterrey MÈxico!!!
David <d_gg@hotmail.com>
Monterrey, NL Mexico - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 11:47:39 (EDT)
HAFA ADAI FROM GUAM! WE SURE DID ENJOY DIVING WITH YOU GUYS THIS PAST JULY! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE PLACE! ETHAN, THANKS FOR BEING AN AWESOME DIVE GUIDE! YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ALL THE CREATURES DOWN THERE REALLY ADDED TO OUR EXPERIENCE THERE. SURE WISH YOU COULD HAVE SEEN THAT ORNATE EAGLE RAY WITH US! WE STILL TALK ABOUT THAT. :) DID YOU EVER GET YOUR PALAU PHOTO MAGAZINE TOGETHER? WE'D LOVE TO SEE IT! LET US KNOW IF YOU EVER GET UP HERE TO GUAM AND WANT TO GO OUT DIVING WITH US ON OUR BOAT! MATT, WE HAD A BLAST DOING OUR RESCUE COURSE WITH YOU AND KENDALL. WE FINISHED UP OUR DIVEMASTER A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND MATT STARTS HIS INSTRUCTOR COURSE TONIGHT WITH LARRY K. TALKED TO HIM AFTER HIS LAST TRIP DOWN THERE AND HE SAID YOU MADE MASTER INSTRUCTOR. CONGRATS! GOT ANY JOB OPENINGS DOWN THERE? WE'D REALLY LOVE TO COME BACK DOWN THERE MORE PERMANENTLY. LET US KNOW OK! TELL KENDALL HI IF SHE'S STILL THERE! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL TIME THIS SUMMER! CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!
Beth & Matt Dodd <dodd@ite.net>
Agana Heights, Guam - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 01:17:27 (EDT)
Hafa Adai from Guam! We sure did enjoy diving with you guys in July. Ethan, you were an awesome diveguide! Let us know if you ever get up here to Guam and want to go out diving with us on our boat! Matt, we enjoyed doing our Rescue course with you and Kendall. We just finished up our Divemaster 2 weeks ago and Matt starts his instructor course with Larry K. tonight. Got any openings? We'd love to come back to Palau! Thanks again! You guys were awesome!
Beth Dodd <dodd@ite.net>
Agana Heights, Guam - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 01:00:47 (EDT)
Best Fishes, Barbara
Brian & Barbara Mommsen <brian@snakebite.com>
Pompano Beach, Florida USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 13:31:37 (EDT)
I just got back from Palau and boy, I want to go back! Thanks to everyone at Sam's for making our trip. We dove for 5 days and everyone was friendly, well-organized and very knowledgeable. I wasn't sure which company to use before I left. Sam's came through. Very well structured, we felt comfortable, safe and well-informed about every dive. Thanks to Ethan for being a great divemaster. It was truly a memorable trip.
Ian Hirsch <ihirsch@gte.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 12:38:43 (EDT)
SWEET SITE HERE! Hey don't forget to check out my site and sign my guestbook!!!
MARCUS <tfaw@tfaw.net>
donutvile, USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:30:13 (EDT)
It has been great diving with your team! We've had the most wonderful underwater wedding we could possibly think of.
Hanno & Mirjam Weima <hweima@wxs.nl>
Weesp, Netherlands - Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 16:32:58 (EDT)
hey sam and john mcready. been slacking back on the home front. hey my wife and i along with 2 other couples recently did a 6 day 5 night trip on the eclipse. we live out here on saipan so being in the big blue is no new thing. we dive alot and the water where we live is a good 250 of clear viz. BUT WHOA BOY, Palau on a comfy sailboat is THE BOMB!! i can't say enough about the whole trip. we got picked up at the airport by john himself, with beer! we got over to sam's and proceeded to down tasty local suds from the rooster brewery, totally rad. the trip was truly awesome. john is a veritable library of sea experience. he is the consumate gentleman sailor, host. dong a good 6 to 7 knots under full sail as we proceed, the silence of the sea, man you'r skin just tingles. our dives were out of this world literally. diving in micronesia you get used to clarity and lots of life, but well palau is simply the shit man,can i say that. what made it all so unique was the livin on the boat. no long runs out to the reef. no smell of gas or loud buzz of the outboard. sunrises, and sunsets. we caught fish and ate like kings, we had fressh sashimi, blackend sahsimi, grilled skipjack! we kayaked everywhere during down times when we were filling tanks, when we got tired of diving or just to explore. we had one guy who fished like all the time a real fanatic, catch and release. he had the ultimate time stealth fishing from hsi kayak. creping along quietly we would visit deserted little rock islands and man the clarity of the water rivaled even our own uninhabited isands of the marianas. if you are looking for teh ultimate, customized experience that combines palau, diving, and getting away from the crowds, you gotta talk to john and sam and get on teh eclipse, there is nohting like it in the micronesian archipeligo! we will be back john, next time to the helen reef system!! thanks for the memories, and the red rooster! jim and colleen
jim pitts and colleen ford <jamespitts@phs.com>
saipan, USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 19:30:52 (EDT)
ALOHA, FERN,SHERI,BRADLY & ARSON MAHALO NUI LOA, THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING MY DIVES IN PALAU AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE. DESTINATION PALAU DEFINATELY IS A DIVER'S PARADISE. YOU GUY'S HOSPITALLITIES MADE THE EXPERIENCES MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE. I WILL SURELY RETURN FOR A SECOND VISIT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. UNTIL THAN, ALOHA! FROM THE LOCAL BOY IN HAWAII. EXTREME DIVING!
Jason Bach <jbachmaui@aol.com>
Kihei, HI USA - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 19:48:03 (EDT)
Awesome web site!
Mike <mdk103@hotmail.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 22:59:26 (EDT)
It's nice to see that through your web page, many people are able to experience the thrill of our paradise .You all are doing a great job. Keep alive and maintain the beauty, looking forward to visiting my home in four years, I believe it's time to destress.
M. Masters
Salem, OR USA - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 15:57:08 (EDT)
Thank you all so very much for this wonderful holiday we had. The diving was just amazing and I would love to thank your staff for making our dives so good. And I would especially like to thank Ethan, Lee, Johnathan and the other boat operator, they were just excellent. I'll definately be going back there soon. If you need anymore Dive supervisors to work for you, I would definately be interested. Thankyou Kel Hately(Aqua Action)
Kelly Hately <khately@primus.com.au>
Canberra, A.C.T Australia - Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 06:02:41 (EDT)
Just a quick thank you to all at Sams. I dived Palau in April and found it to be the highlight of my Micronesia dive holiday. Hi to Margaret, my favourite dive guide in the entire world ( and the most beautiful )Please be there next year when I return. Keep up the great work guys. Gary
ry Chapman <chappo32@octa4.net.au>
Nhulunbuy, NT Australia - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 04:33:41 (EDT)
Alii! Hey, what's up with your phone system? So send me some info via email. Mesulang. :)
Carol Closson <carolmclos@aol.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 22:41:40 (EDT)
I just had the most wonderful Dive in your GuestBook "Thank you Very Much" "Awesome" I say, and then "SAM" MORE..!
Bev.ledarreK <cnobu@webtv.net>
Pocatello, ID USA - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 06:12:53 (EDT)
Hello everybody. Thank all of you, especialy Matt, for great diving. Best regards. Lioudmila and Serguei.
Serguei <escpip@aha.ru>
Mocsow, russia - Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 05:11:46 (EDT)
Jonas !!!!!!! Wha-zup bro ?? Thanks for the Great dives, I could just do blue corner for every dive. My #1 site in the world. I am sure the girls in the office remember us howley..... for sure. We have been 3 times, and we will be back 3 more times. We love the ladies at home, but leave them there when going to Palau. See you soon, any other divers who remember these crazy howley's !! Lets Dive Again !!!!!! SAMS TOURS... or Nothing at ALL !!!! PS send some beatlenut... we are out.... LATER!!!
Mark & Kyle <swannymarkson@hotmail.com>
Huntington Beach, Ca USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 18:24:36 (EDT)
I got certified at a thermal lake in March 18, 2000 and came to Palau on April 6, 2000. Your superb operation and staff made me feel at home as a new diver. A special thanks to Matt and Jonas. The cave dive and blue corner were great.
Joe Adriany <coyote416@cs.com>
Meridian, ID USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 14:16:22 (EDT)
Many Thanks to all of Your Staff . It was a wonderfull time with You! See You again in 2002 !!!
Helmut & Monika <kapalai@kabsi.at>
Vienna, Austria - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 17:19:39 (EDT)
Fantastic website!! We're planning a trip to Palau, and I think the info you've provided (including comments in this Guestbook) has tipped us in your favor. And not only will we dive with you folks (and get your PADI Palau Blue Corner Specialty certification!!), we're eager to go on the kayak tour and the waterfall tour!!! Thanks.
Mark Kurowski <mark.p.kurowski@kurowski.org>
Cupertino, CA USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 05:07:18 (EDT)
Hi, this is the first time that I have visited your web site...definitely makes me want to visit Pelau. Picked up a dive magazine recently talking about Pelau and was checking into coming down sometime soon. Thanks for great info and great pics!! Maybe I'll see you soon.
Annie Thomas <annabellathomas@hotmail.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 13:08:07 (EDT)
Hi Scott, hope u remember me; made the "Open Water" last summer with u. Really enjoyed it, but since no more possibility to return under water. Will try it again this coming August in Cebu, and will return to Palau (to Sam's of course) next year, ... hopefully ... Best greetings from your friend in Luxembourg ! Jules
Jules Diederich <julesdiederich@yahoo.com>
Schifflange, Luxembourg - Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 09:58:34 (EDT)
I really enjoyed your websites new look...great job. Looking forward to seeing more beautiful pictures in your photo gallery in the future. By the way Matt, Still waiting for you to teach me how to dive!!! Don't you think I've been waiting long enough???
Grizel Young <Grizel40@aol.com>
Mt. Prospect, IL USA - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 02:00:48 (EST)
Get Job Sam it's looking great and can't wait to get there in August. I've had a great time the last Two Seven Month vists and can't wait till I get back it's fantastic place to Dive. It is the first place I've learned and will never be the last. Tell everyone I'm doing great and can't wait to see you all again this summer. Take Care
Fred Geiger <chillipalau@hotmail.com>
Gulfport, MS usa - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 08:37:53 (EST)
Hi Sam, I am ngelekel a Ibau ma Ngiraingas. Remember me? Obsolutely breathtaking website! I am getting into an internet business aiming on Belau. I want to get intouch with you, and also am searching for a job back home, possibly a business partner. I know that I have to start somewhere and you are the bus. guru in Belau that came to mind. Please respond via e-mail. I will try to contact you soon. Regards, Aggie (Agnes) P.O. Box 154 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-0154
Aggie Oiterong-Pettaway <pettaway@poci.amis.com>
Pocatello, ID USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 13:31:04 (EST)
I went to Palau 2 years ago, and it was the most beautiful place I have ever been. If there was one Place in the world I would have to go, I would choose Palau. I went on your Kayak trip and it was the most exhilarating time I have ever experienced. I certainly hope to visit this paradise at least one more time in my life.
Tom Bennett
Bath , ME USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 19:38:43 (EST)
Hey sam! I love the web site, it is awesome. All the pictures are great. See you all next year. I am getting married this August. You all take care.
Leilani Bates <leilabates@aol.com>
orlando, fl USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 03:44:35 (EST)
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD(PALAU). MY FRIENDS AND I REALLY ADMIRE PALAU FOR ITS BEAUTY AND LEGENDS... "DO SICHII A KLECHIBELAU REKID MEL DI LOEMOLM EL DI UAISEI A KLEBEKELEL...
Farrah Sandei <farrah@collegeclub.com>
Susanville, CA USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 18:18:48 (EST)
IT'S JUST REALLY KLEBOKEL E UNGIL!! KEEP UP THA UNGIL LUREOR!!!
LULCH NGIRAKED <EMAUBELAU99>
POCATELLO, IDAHO USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 13:22:40 (EST)
We are still dreaming about our trip in Palau this past October/November and miss it very much and we miss you guys too. Happy Holidays to everyone at Sam's Dive Tours.
Elena Palau & Terry Stewart <hughie65@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 00:02:51 (EST)
Nice website! We are looking forward diving with you March 16th 2000. Mirjam & Hanno
Hanno Weima <hweima@wxs.nl>
Weesp, the Netherlands - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 07:25:32 (EST)
Hey Sam and Cia! It's me Kim, I was just touring your website. Its really cool, I love your website! Say Hi to Winnette and Cindy for me kay. Take Care and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Kimberly Butaud <kimmypooh1212@yahoo.com>
Charenton, LA USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 05:24:48 (EST)
Alii! Just spent the last half an hour reading your guest book and I think you are doing a wonderful job in Palau. It's truly great to read wonderful things other people have to say about Palau. Thank you for showing the world how beautiful Palau really is. Keep up the good work and best wishes throughout the holidays!!!!
Corin <corinr@hotmail.com>
Saipan, MP CNMI - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 11:17:54 (EST)
Awesome web site!
Ann Green <agreen@msn.com>
USA - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 00:54:00 (EST)
I had a chance to do 5 dives (incl. one night dive) on November 21/22, 1999 and I enjoyed it all tremendously. The diving itself is, no doubt, world class but also the organisation of the trips was outstanding, starting with Russelle in the office and Lee and Ron as our guides who are both committed and very much "into it", with indepth knowledge of both the marine environment and the history of Palau. Definitely to be repeated. Equally enjoyeable was the whole-day Kayak excursion on the last day. Although these activities are not bargain priced, it is value for money. I'll be back! Michel Miloda, Manila / Philippines
Michel Miloda <Miloda@mail.fezph.com>
Manila, Philippines - Wednesday, December 01, 1999 at 03:44:38 (EST)
Hi, Everyone! Glad to see you're still there and busy. I think I'm due to another trip to Palau. I haven't been there since 1997 when I went with my sister, Suz Warren, and my mother, Inez Warren. We had a wonderful time, especially on one of Sam's Tours to the Rock Islands. Sandy
Sandy Warren <sandywarren@aol.com>
Overton, TX USA - Monday, November 29, 1999 at 18:31:04 (EST)
Hey there guys, Nicole told me that this web site was here and I just wanted to e-mail you to let you know that I will definitely be back next summer with Nicole and friends. Jonas I will be expecting you to take me on some more great dives. I didn't get to experience as much as I wanted to and I hope that Sam told you what happened. I can't wait to get back there. Maybe I could get certified as an advanced open water diver (like we discussed). Hope you remember me (you better since I was your first student). Write me back sometime Rhiannon
Rhiannon Brann <rhiannonb12@hotmail.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 01:24:41 (EST)
See y'all in 9 days. My first trip to Palau and I can't wait. Sounds like you are the opperation to go with and I'm psyched to meet all of you and dive the wonderfull world of Palau. Hoping to see lots of sharks, we don't have too many off the coast of New Jersey. Till then! D.
Darrin Milne <darrin@bluewaterdivers.com>
Ramsey, nj USA - Monday, November 15, 1999 at 23:04:55 (EST)
Alii, I was browsing the net looking for pictures of corals for my thesis on cloning. Since I had a business cloning corals in Palau, I was hoping I'd find exotic pictures on your website. But I was very disappointed. Would it be possible to display them on your site? It is also a sound incentive for many potential customers to come to Palau, seeing the pictures come to life is an excellent way to get their attention. Adang mekerang?! :) Sulang! Kyoko
Kyoko T. <Ungil1@aol.com>
Kailua-Kona, HI USA - Monday, November 15, 1999 at 04:26:45 (EST)
We have just returned from our third tour of the Palau islands in ten years. Always an excellent vacation, this one has been by far the best, in large measure due to the professionalism, efficiency and commitment of the folks at Sam's. The scenery, above and below water, needs no description and in any event words do not do it justice. However, the experience of Palau is augmented by the expertise and knowledge of Sam's staff, and their outstanding diving, kayaking and Rock Island tours. Our thanks go to Dermot, Colleen, Adela and Roz for their smooth organization and guidance, including recommendations of accommodation and itineries. Special thanks go to Jonas, a dive guide who really knows his stuff and who can hold a conversation on non-diving issues - a rare breed. It's fair to say the operation carried out by all at Sam's is synonymous with getting the most out of a spell in Palau, so good luck to everyone there for the future. Keep up the good work.
Tom and Barbara Busby <tom.busby@toracomm.co.uk>
Bristol, United Kingdom - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 13:54:27 (EST)
We just got back from Palau Island and had such an amazing time. My husband and I were celebrating our 10th year wedding anniversary there and fulfilling a childhood fantasy of mine come true being that my last name is Palau. I've always been interested in Palau Island since I was a little girl when my mother would show me on an old map this little island we my name on it, I thought to myself then, one day I will go there and at last I did and loved every moment of it. I had the best time than I could ever imagine it would be. Diving and Snorkeling with Sam's Dive Tours was an increadible experience. Jonas is an excellent dive instructor and tour guide, and Trudy took our breaths away kayaking through the Rock Islands, and Kevin made our last dive real special as he catched a chambered nautilus and had us all pose and take pictures with it. Thank you all for making our 10th year wedding anniversary so special and for making my dream come true. We will definately come back to Palau and of course will use no one else but Sam's Dive Tours.Elena Palau & Terry Stewart <hughie65@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, November 04, 1999 at 21:00:32 (EST)
We just returned from our first dive trip to Palau although we've been to Palau numerous other times. It was a pleasure to dive with the professional staff at Sam's. Jonas was great--he exhibited all of the characteristics that a great dive guide should have--knowledge, understanding and a bit of charisma. Trudy made our kayaking day thoroughly enjoyable. We will be back and wouldn't dive or kayak with any other company but Sam's Tours. Thanks again for a great experience.
Brad and Sue Hokanson <hokanson@kuentos.guam.net>
Yona, GU USA - Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 05:29:00 (EST)
WOW!!! I have looked for a lovely place to go on my honeymoon and Palau looks unbelievable. I saw Palau on tv and i had to check it out on the web.
jeff jones <jjones@mtnhome.com>
Mountain Home, AR USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 21:18:39 (EDT)
I have not yet been to Palau!! We are opening a new dive shop in Phoenix and have in the plans to definitely visit Palau. I look so forward to it, since it is on the top of my "Gotta Go There" list...We will see you in Palau!
Jacqui Gallus <scubadwn26@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 16:47:49 (EDT)
To Matt Young: I saw by reading the gustbook that some people said some very nice things about you. That's great. Still waiting for you to teach me how to dive!!! Hope you don't keep me waiting to much longer! Gigi
Grizel <Grizel40@aol.com>
Mt. Prospect,, IL USA - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 13:42:33 (EDT)
Ng soak a cheltuul ra yano's!!
Greggy
USA - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 13:01:16 (EDT)
Hey, Gang! Greetings from the California gang that spent a week with Poker and Scott last October. There were seven of us, and we can't stop talking about how fantastic it was and how Poker was the absolute best ever. When Mike got a tatoo from a friend of Poker's, I knew we were all comming back someday, if just to see Scott,('Snake Charmer'),play with sea snakes again. Well, this year,Oct.'99,we have talked six more people into a trip to Indonesia. We are are thinking ahead to 2000,... a month in Palau! After our Palau/Truk trip, we all agreed that a week was not enough. I'm looking forward to any help and or correspondance. Mark Schiess
Mark Schiess <mcschiess@flash.netdex.com>
Sebastopol, ca USA - Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 22:52:00 (EDT)
Hy it's me ! Greetings to Scott and his gang. Thanx again for diving with you.....you guys rock. See you again...hope sooooooon.
Juerg <gredder@hotmail.com>
Switzerland - Friday, September 03, 1999 at 07:06:37 (EDT)
I´m schocked, I didn´t hope so a website, I love all around the oceans, and your page is a page to view, my congratulations!!
Diego <gacetilla@tu-bs.de>
Braunschweig/Zaragoza, Germany/Spain - Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 08:15:24 (EDT)
I am in search of the world's most elusive marine biologist: one Mr. Ethan Daniels. Hey Ethan, this is Sean. How the hell are you..if you are indeed still with Sams. Write me back some time. We can share tales of yore and old "Charge-eh-Defares-Chicks"..Later,Sean
Sean Jayson <scjdeke@mninter.net>
Elk River, MN USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 22:51:42 (EDT)
we loved diving with you...absolutely amazing
sara e joana vaz-pereira
portugal - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 03:56:01 (EDT)
My fiance and I are getting married in September, and we're coming to Palau for our honeymoon. We got certified last year and we took our first dive trip to Belize. Well, we turned into dive junkies to say the least. We are so excited to dive with Sam's. From what we've read and heard, you guys are the best. It's great to read all these great comments about your shop. I'm sure, with your help, our experience will be one to remember. We're looking forward to meeting everyone at Sam's and doing some great diving. See you in September.
Paul Garner <paul@fusiondm.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 19:57:20 (EDT)
HEY DOUG, SEMPER FI HOPE YOUR STILL THERE,I HAVE THE PICTURES OF MY FATHER ON PELELUI I PROMISED YOU BUT THEY COST TO MUCH TO MAIL.I WOULD LIKE TO SEND THEM EMAIL SO YOU COULD GET THEM IN THE MUSEUM FOR ME.1ST DIV 3RD BATT 5TH MARINES.SOME GREAT PICTURES.GET BACK TO ME.MISS YOU GUYS GIDDY UP FRANCIS.BEFORE I GO,I HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME.I WAS WITH OCEAN HORIZONS FROM BROOKLYN N.Y. U.S.M.C. I HOPE SAMS DOES'NT MIND ME GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOU THIS WAY,IT WAS THE ONLY WAY I COULD THINK OF.SEND ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND I'LL GET THESE PICTURES TO YOU.IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND WE'VE BEEN ON A COUPLE OF TRIPS BUT NOTHING'S CLOSE TO THE TIME YOU AND FRANCIS SHOWED US.HOPE YOU GET BACK TO ME.EVERYBODY HERE IN BROOKLYN SAY'S (YEAH HI, HOW YA DOIN)
JOHN HENDERSON <CDHEANEY@AOL.COM>
BROOKLYN, NY USA - Monday, August 02, 1999 at 10:09:44 (EDT)
Hello to Fern and Hans,its Linda from Continental Airlines,the one who dove with you,Fern, and then came back 3 wks later all the way from Fla,cause I was addicted to Blue Corner.I hope to return in October,it would be great to hear from you both.I still have my keychain and sticker that you sent me! Hope you are both well and are you still jumping off cliffs Fern,"diver extraordinaire"? The flights to Guam are always full so hope I get there. I look forward to hearing from you guys!Love,Linda
Linda Novell <LJNovell@aol.com>
Tampa, Fl USA - Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 19:45:29 (EDT)
Hi Jonas and Trudy. I have just returned from Palau. Trudy,the kayaking tour was awesome! Jumping from cliff was scary but fun. Jonas, when I visit Palau next time, I'm gonna take a license definitery. Hope you instruct me again! Thank you again you guys! You made my trip wonderful.
Noriko hattori <nht-tory@mx6.nisiq.net>
Toyonaka, Osaka Japan - Sunday, July 25, 1999 at 06:03:46 (EDT)
We had a show on tv last night which was filmed with the help of Sam's divetours - boy, did it take me back I can't believe it's been two years. It was the best holiday
Mel Dolphin <rnbowchild@bigfoot.com>
Woking, Sy UK - Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 14:26:30 (EDT)
Jonas and Poker. I hope you get this. I don't have e-mail yet so we'll see if this works. I may be seeing you again soon. I'm transfering to Islamabad, Pakistan, and figure I'll be coming your way for diving and kayaking (had a great time with Ron - one day only - doubt if he'll remember). Anyway, I heard Frederika was out there last winter. Is she still there? I'll get her a new hat if I can track her down. Also, I'll hook up with you guys when I get settled in Pakistan (September). I know Chris would love to come back too, but I can't wait for her. I'll bring someone else Poker will like. See ya soon.
Mike Dorris
Washington, DC USA - Monday, July 19, 1999 at 18:34:55 (EDT)
Im loving reading all the good comments about sams. I will be there in two weeks and I think I made a good choice! Nancy
Nancy <Wolfgirl13@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, July 18, 1999 at 20:04:21 (EDT)
Hey Ron, Jonas, Hans, Fern and all you other diving friends of mine. I haven't had an opportunity to dive since I moved away from Palau, so you can imagine how much I miss being there and having the opportunity to dive or kayak with y'all every weekend. You were just getting this website set up before I left there but I just now decided to visit it. Ron, it appears as if the kayak business is still going great for you and I'm glad to see that. Just as a fair warning, my parents will be returning for a visit to Palau next year and I can gurantee they will be by for at least one day of diving. Hope everything is going well for you guys and I would like to hear from you if you have the time to drop me a line. Jeff Weeks
Jeff Weeks <jeffbob@gateway.net>
Auburn, AL USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 00:33:01 (EDT)
TO: Matt Young Hi, Matt All of the crew is home and abuzz with some of the best tales of diving you have ever enjoyed! Most of the images turned out and will be published shortly. Kevin is here in town this week and we hope to meet soon before his return to Paradise. We all want to extend our thanks to you, Ray, our boat captain, and the rest of the staff for making a long journey turn into one of the best junkets ever embarked upon. Jim, Eleanor, Doug, Debbie, Marilyn, Katie, and I will return for another pleasurable trip. It is the will of the Mandarin Fish that the crew will return! Take Care, Maybe Dema will bring you to the states for a get-together with the voyagers. Mark
Mark Talbot <MARKTALBOT@JUNO.COM>
East Moline, IL USA - Friday, July 02, 1999 at 22:53:22 (EDT)
request info on VietNam
mike lacy <ironmikege@aol.com>
kennesaw, ga USA - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 23:43:53 (EDT)
Hi,Thanks for the news letter. It was nice to hear what Jonas has up to. He was the divemaster I had the last time I was in Palau. It was a week of great diving. Almost as good as the year befor. Lots of great video. I have yet to find diving to equal it.
doug crawford <diveexpert@mediaone.net>
los angeles, ca USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 22:28:01 (EDT)
hay sam . i met you in palau in 93, i was with the seabees. i loved goinbg around with you and your crew . i hope to viset you soon . mike
mike christopherson <quixtarmc@earthlink.net>
el cajon, ca USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 01:55:21 (EDT)
This is the first time I've visited this site since getting my computer, but my mother, sister and I visited Palau and Sam's and took a boat tour to the Rock Islands on a Sam's boat in about 1997, I think. I was recovering from chemotherapy and was bald. My sister, Susan, worked for Continental Micronesia at the time, Continental USA in Houston now, and mother, Inez, is retired. We had a wonderful time and got many great pictures. Much love to you, your staff and little girl. One of my fondest memories is of your daughter sitting on the dock or somewhere, holding her kitten and having the kitty "wave" to us! I took a picture, but I was far off.
Sandy Warren <sandywarre@aol.com>
TX USA - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 19:31:39 (EDT)
We have just returned from our first trip to Palau. While there, we dove with Sam’s Dive Tours and are glad we did. During our 10 day stay we took one day off from diving to sight see and scout out different hotels and dive companies but now wish that we had chosen to dive that day also. Our trip was all that we had hoped for and more. 
While there we did several Specialty Courses and one of us upgraded to Advanced, all of which was well conducted and done on some of the best dive sites in the world. Matt Young took good care of us on all our dives, held thorough and concise training sessions, and conducted the dives professionally but in a way that all had a great time and got their money’s worth. His ability to make fresh, enjoyable, detailed and enthusiastic briefings (even though he has done them hundreds of times) is a unique talent. Matt’s true love of the ocean and it’s eco-systems is truly contagious and enhances your adventures. We will always dive only with Sam’s for several reasons: Good comprehensive dive briefs before each and every dive, their commitment to the ecology, the consideration shown to all divers and concern for your safety. We have already booked our next visit in September and can’t wait. We recommend that you consider visiting Kevin Davidson at the Photo Shop and have some of your dives video taped. You will certainly be happy that you did and have a professional quality souvenir that you will enjoy over and over and over. Hope to see you there. Bill & Donna Nixon <nixonwr@apci.com>
Slatington, PA USA - Saturday, May 22, 1999 at 13:00:47 (EDT)
I'm sorry,to write this guestbook. I'm looking for my friend HIROMI. Maybe she is staying in paiau.but She has no PC. And I don't know her adress or phon-number. If you know her,please tell her this massage. "Please send a massage to me." "What are you doing now?" Thank you for this Guestbook. Bye.
Ushida <ushida@jb3.so-net.ne.jp>
JAPAN - Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 16:52:47 (EDT)
Hello guys. Last February I did my second trip tp Palu. This island is a diver dream: sharks, turtles, barracudas, small critters, tunnels, Blue holes, vertical walls, soft and hard corals, good vis and colors. Chandelier Cave and New Drop-off are not to be missed. Peleliu wall is the best wall dive I've ever done. Blue Corner is out of this world, truly one of the world's best dive sites. And Sam's Dive Tours is is very well organized, very good briefings and great ambiance, the best dive operator I have been diving with in my 9 years of scuba. Hey, Fernando, thanks for yor guidance, but shame on me:! I didn't see that cuttlefish at Ngedbus Coiral Gardens! Scott, you are wright when you say "In Peleliu the first rule is: stay with the guide". Jonas, do you remember those sharks in Blue Corner? My shots were great! Thanks to Dermond, Mam, Kevin and everybody at dive shop. God bless you all. A Brazilian friend......LUIZ.
Luiz Tadeu <tadeulsq@iconet.com.br>
S.Jose dos Campos, SP BRAZIL - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 13:19:49 (EST)
Yes it has been many moons since I have hashed with staff from Sam's Dive. The beautiful Mamb, Trudence and not so beautiful Sam and Scottie. Is Dermott still there? Trudy I hope you named our first male born child Stephen Mark the second. Love Penty........ha got ya PS I will be starting back on the TSS Fair Princess probably 30 March as Safety Officer. Give ma a call or e mail.
Stephen Pentland <pentland@bigpond.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 07:58:30 (EST)
Its been 3 years since the last time i was at sams dive tours. A vacation of a life time. If you love a awsome dive with some of the finest staff, then you went to the right place. i have an under water vidio jessica taped while our group was there. the tape is priceless. she captured all of us in water with a 150 feet visibility, lots of life, and action. She edited it with music. Truely a pro. job. I got to get back, besides sex, thats all i think about! Scott
Scott Petrkivic <Scottdvr69@aol.com>
new kensington, Pa USA - Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 12:43:45 (EST)
Hey kids: I was in Palau in December 1998 & January 1999 diving with Sam's. It was the best diving experience of my life. I was only suppose to be there for 10 days, it turned into a month When I got back to work I think they called it "Job Abandonment". I just couldn't stop diving everyday with Scott T or Jeff C, two of the best dive guides. Scott give the sharks at Blue Corner a big kiss for me & thanks for turning me onto beetle-nut, but I don't think it would go over to well in the city. Ron & Trudi's kayaking tours are incredible & the video I got from Kevin was truly amazing. Sam's is a top shelf dive shop and the people there really care about their clients. They truly go out of their way for the customers. I just got back and I'm already planning my return to that Rock Island. LouisaLouisa Giovanna <louisap@corp.adaptec.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 12:33:12 (EST)
Hi Sam! We dived with you in April 1991. Thank you, it was a great fun. We dream always about to come back. Maybe. For a better understanding, we met us at the Boot in Duesseldorf 1999. Greetings from Germany Peter & Angelika
Peter & Di Maggio
Bielefeld, Germany - Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 04:21:05 (EST)