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Thank you for visiting our pages. See what our guests have to
say!
"Leslie and team,
Thanks again for the wonderful trip over Misty Fjords on May 22. We are
especially grateful for your encouraging Patty and making it possible for her to
join. She had a great time and was very glad she went along. It was a truly
memorable experience, which now, we both can share. May God bless you!
As we were driving back to the dock, you asked about pictures for your website.
You probably have tons of photos from your guests, but feel free look through at
my album at
http://picasaweb.google.com/waynec808/KetchikanMistyFjords and let me
know if you would like any of the originals. I’d be more than happy to help you
promote your fine company.
I was curious about who put your in-flight music together? I was greatly moved
by the song “I Can Only Imagine” as we flew over Misty Fjords; stunned by God’s
work and could only imagine what heaven’s going to be like. My suggestion would
be Chris Tomlin’s “You Do All Things Well”, and if wanted to liven things up,
“Indescribable!”.
We hope to see you again sometime. And as we mentioned, please look us up if you
visit Hawaii!
Mahalo and much aloha,"
Wayne and Patty Ching - June 10, 2008
"Hey Lesley,
Just wanted to write and let you know how much we loved our trip into Misty
Fjords with Steve!!! It was awesome!!!
I'm putting up some virtual tours of our trip for friends, family, coworkers and
whoever finds it on the web. Here is the one from Ketchikan.
http://www.mountain-man-photography.com/ketchikanvirtual.html
You're welcome to use any of the photos that I have of our trip with you.
Let us know when you are going to be in Colorado, we'll show you around Denver
and the ski areas!
Thanks!"
Joel - July 2, 2007
"Steve and Lesley,
Thanks for the great tour on June 21. It was certainly one of the highlights of
our trip to Alaska.
Thanks,"
Neil & Joan Perry - July 1, 2007
“Lesley, Steve and assorted other Kamms,
We know you have heard it before, but our little jaunt with you and Steve was
one of the highlights of our recent Alaskan sojourn.
Much of your literature says “family” and you guys really live that to the hilt.
It was a delight to meet Stevie – wish we‘d had a chance to see the other girls
too – wait until you see the snapshots we‘ve got of her.
We really felt like special people in your hands, but, judging from the comments
on your guest page, a heck of a lot of other people feel the same way.
The driver/purchasing manager/stewardess/bubbly pourer and provider of cheese
sticks routine is a really class act, Lesley.
I took my first ride in a Beaver in 1949 – the second Beaver built by de
Havilland – now know as CF-OBS and on display in the Sault Ste Marie bush plane
museum – with my father at the controls. I think, in total, probably logged
about 80 hours in a Beaver. My Dad died recently and sitting beside Steve,
listening to the familiar noises brought back many emotions and childhood
remembrances and I thank you for that.
You made a tremendous impression on both of us – with your style, your business
acumen, your friendliness and the trust which you gave, trust which will be
reciprocated, at any possible opportunity.
Please think of us as friends, as we do you, and send us the occasional picture
or remembrance of you and your children.
We are sending along today some pleasant pictures of our time together and the
Princess Cruise line booklet, so that you can see what some of the other guys
are up to.
Take Care of yourselves,"
Judy and Peter Shrive - September 6, 2006
“Lesley and Steve,
The highlight of 3 weeks in the north west and Alaska was our trip to watch
the bears in Ketchikan. We had great service to from the cruise ship, an
exciting and smooth float plane ride to and from Margarite Creek, a great guide,
and saw 9 bears feeding on many fish. We got many pictures and video. Even the
weather co-operated with no rain and partly sunny. Thank you very much for the
wonderful experience.
Best regards,"
John and Merrilyn Bacon
Wendy Cowan - August 26, 2006
“steve and lesley- i just wanted to send you a short note thanking you for a
great flight while we were in ak. the plane,flight,sights and steve's
personality and humor all added up to perfect experience. we all agreed that it
was by far the highlight of all the time that we spent ashore on our cruise.
thanks again
rich rogers
ps i told our travel agent how impressed we all were for her future bookings.” -
August 22, 2006
“Steve & Leslie,
Thanks for a great trip last week in your float plane over the Misty Fjords.
We had a wonderful time and thought it was the highlight of our trip. A float
plane is a wonderful way to see how beautiful Alaska and Ketchikan is. The
beauty is indescribable. Thanks for your personal service and help. I've already
passed your website on to someone else planning a trip to Alaska!
Sharleen Shields
(part of the Scott group)
ps: Little Stevie is sooo cute!” - August 16, 2006
“I want to thank you again for a wonderful tour. We've
done a lot of travelling including helicopter tours in Hawaii. None of them can
top the plane trip with Steve into the mountains. The rest of the group looked a
little sideways at me when I told them I didn't want to use one of the Ship's
tours but wanted to find someone local. They all agree now that we couldn't have
made a better choice. From the moment Lesley showed up with Stevie in the front
seat to Steve's obvious comfort and skill at the controls everything was near
perfect. I have to admit I'm jealous of the fact that you seem to have found a
way to make a living doing what you love and enjoy.
I've already given your email and url to several people who are interested in
cruising to Alaska in the near future.
Thanks Again,”
Randall Moore (and Denise and Taylor, and Tom and
Susie Howard)
Zaandam, June 7, 2006
“We are home again. Leslie and Steve our warmest thank you for the sky
adventure that became the highlight of our journey. The love and enthusiasm the
two of you have for sharing your part of Alaska shows in every aspect of your
business. Using your company for our experience exceeded every expectation we
harbored.”
Bart & Linda Harst, San Antonio, TX, USA, 6/06
“I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful experience it was flying with you
into Misty Fjords. The scenery was spectacular, but more than that, the
friendliness and hospitality of your family-run business was more than that. I
know you deal with people daily (I know, I am a waitress in a tourist town) yet
you made us feel extra special. Steve's wit and humor while flying was a
delight, and it was nice having Lesley pick us up in the van. I would definitely
recommend Sea Wind to anyone visting Ketchikan. Thanks for making our vacation
extra special.”
Bobbie Garden and Gang, Lake Tahoe, May 25, 2006
“We just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed the Misty Fyord flight
on May 24! Although the cruise North from Ketchikan to Juneau on CruiseWest was
fantastic, the flight with you was the highlight of the eleven days we spent in
S.E. Alaska! Thanks again!”
Joe Dalton and Andria Richey, May 24, 2006
“I've known Steve since he was a kid building models of the planes he flys
today! Steve's always been a sharp “young fella”,and as I watched him grow
up,then go thru flite school,and "life", I knew he'd be top notch!! He hasn't
disappointed me a bit!! He has a great family operation,doing what he has loves
to do,and it shows in every aspect!!”
Harley Bray-Ketchikan (class of 76)
“When people do what they truly love, it shows.
This was the case with Steve and Lesley Kamm. Their attention to detail, concern
for customer safety and efforts to maximize our wilderness experience came
through during the entire outing, from pick up to drop off. The trip was
throughly exhilarating, and I will certainly use Sea Wind Aviation for my future
Ketchikan air excursions!”
Donn Dutton, Miami, FL, USA - 8/05
“My family and I were not disappointed by our flightseeing
tour of the misty fjords combined with a bear viewing trip that we took
recently. Lesley and I had exchanged some nice e-mails and I decided to trust my
instinct and book with Seawind. There are certainly other operators who seem to
receive more exposure in the cruise critic forums but whilst I am sure they too
are good, what we experienced could not really have been bettered - an excellent
flight, a lake landing and walkabout, bucks fizz for my birthday and a nice,
comfortable atmosphere with Steve and a few laughs (oh, sorry john, and a bear
sighting!). More importantly, Steve is a good pilot who has a lot of experience
(I checked him out beforehand), is born in Ketchikan (he knows the terrain and
he sighted a bear and goats for us) and I was promised beforehand that we would
not fly if conditions would make the flight uncomfortable. As I have children I
felt more at ease with this and am very glad we went with Seawind. They would be
my first choice next time!”
Laura Anderson, Varese', Italy - August 30, 2005
“Thanks again Steve and Lesley for your warmth and
hospitality when you flew us to our cabin in the Misty Fjords and Tongass two
years in a row! It was a pleasurable experience for us. Thank you for booking
rooms for us and offering us your personal transportation when we were picked up
a day early due to weather conditions. We recommend Seawind to our friends and
would like to say thanks.............for everything!”
Jim & Becky Reilly, Norwalk, CT, USA - August 15, 2005
“Flight into the Misty Fjords was awesome. If you miss this
you are short changing yourself. We would highly recommend SeaWind Aviation for
their great service and wonderful flight.”
Bob and Gloria Utley, Bossier City, LA, USA - August 06, 2005
“What a great experience! Steve & Lesley made our
flightseeing trip over the Misty Fjords the most memorable part of our Alaska
cruise vacation. The extra time, attention and service was appreciated. I would
recommend flying with Seawind, you will be glad you did.”
Tom Myers, Valrico, FL, USA - July 18, 2005
“wow... what a ride! we found seawind and how glad i am. our
flight was wonderful, every sight was beautiful, the hosts were incredible! if
you get to ketchikan, get above ketchikan in this wonderful ride! thanks steve
and lesley. see you again next year for more.”
Phil & Pam Underwood, Atlanta, GA, USA - June 27, 2005
“We went on the seaplane with Steve on a beautiful day w/no
rain (May 27, 2005). It was a last minute decision and a great one at that. It
was beautiful, we are both photographers (amatuer), but we couldn't take enough
shots, there was so much to take pictures of. Steve and Lesley were great and
friendly and just made the trip that much better. My husband and I are very
envious of their lives and are anxious to do something similar in the future.
Thanks for a great trip and hope to do it again, sooner rather than later.”
Gina & Bill Noble, Sheridan, OR, USA - June 26, 2005
“Thank you Steve for a wonderful flight over Misty Fjors. The
weather was perfect! We saw more wild life during our trip then any other time
in Alaska. We will be back for more. Continued success. I can't stop talking
about it. WOW”
Earl & Carole Soule, St. Petersburg, FL, USA - June 24, 2005
“Thank you for a magical flight over the fiords. The scenery
was breathtaking and Big Goat Lake was something out of a dream. Jay loved the
copilot's seat! There are some photos of our flight here: http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeAN2LZuzctmrEIA
In my 'other' life, I'm a writer (novels) and this trip was incredibly
inspirational. I've already recommended you to friends who are heading your way
next week. All the best to you and the family.”
Susan and Jay Wiggs, Rollingbay, WA, USA - June 06, 2005
“Imagine taking off in a float plane from water as smooth as
glass and winding your way into mountains inaccessible except by plane. That's
what we did when we flew with Steve Kamm from Seawind Aviation. The flight was
glorious, the scenery magnificent, and the whole experience was a major
highlight of our trip. Steve put us down on the water in the middle of nowhere
and we got to stand on the pontoons and listen to the peace. We got to see the
Misty Fjord from the air; green and glorious and majestic--a sight we won't soon
forget ... We got to see a mama bear and her cub, happily living high in the
mountains. I think they waved at us as we flew by. We got to make memories that
we will treasure forever. Thanks, Steve. It was a great flight.”
Larry & Carol Lathom, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
“One of the most interesting sights in Alaska is the Misty
Fjords National Monument. With over 2.2 million acres of wilderness, it is
unique because fjords traverse the entire area. With sheer granite cliffs
falling thousands of feet into deep fjords, the scenery is simply spectacular.
Add the fact that the entire monument resides in a coastal rain forest and Misty
Fjords National Monument is one of the most awe inspiring sights in Alaska."
Here is the bottom line on the Misty Fjords National Monument Float Plane trips.
It is a must do if you want to experience some of southeast Alaska's spectacular
wilderness ... Would I recommend SeaWind Aviation? You bet.”
Tom Ogg, PortReviews.com
“Anne & I have just returned home from a wonderful holiday in
Canada and South West Alaska. One of the high-lights of our tour was the flight
with Steve over the Misty Fjords, landing on a lake and getting out onto a small
rock island before returning to base via a scenic flight over the snow capped
mountains. Steve, thank you for your friendliness and professional airmanship.
We are pleased we chose to fly with you in your C206 rather than with a bigger,
more impersonal operator and, being a private pilot myself, I enjoyed being in
the r.h.seat. Anne was particularly taken with your daughter, Shelby.”
Ron & Anne from Australia
