Toilet Testimonials
Here are a selection of some of the testimonials that have been written in our back deck bathroom.
"Excited words start flowing out from their mouths, like the bubbling foam from an uncorked bottle of champagne"
-Rodney Fox 2009
Some unprompted remarks from Fox Expedition members
"Thanks for the great diving.... Best ever in IMAX 3D"
Howard & Michelle Hall, filmmakers, Under The Sea 3D (2008)
"I came to photograph white sharks, Andrew and crew delivered! The best ever! I will be back!"
Steven Frink, World's most widely published underwater photographer (2009)
Sic k!
Richard 20/09/08
Best 18th Birthday ever! Thanks guys, it was amazing.
Steph x 18/06/08
Although being in a cage, I never felt such a freedom in my entire life….
Guy Nir, Israel 12-15/06/08
What a weekend! Fantastic experience, great crew and all all I will say is QUALITY!!!
GREAT (WHITE) FUN. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY.
BRUCE JUNE 08
WE SAW BIG SHARKS! AWESOME CREW, FANTASTIC FOOD & SIMPLY SUBLIME SHARKS.
CHEERS! PAULIE, DOUGIE, ROBBIE & LEANNE 20 – 22 JUNE 2008
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE FEELINGS! I HAD A MAJOR CHUBBY THE WHOLE TRIP. THANX TO ALL THE CREW! CYA NEXT YEAR!!
MICHELLE XX, W.A. ‘08
5 HUGE SHARKS
3 AWESOME GIRLS
3 COOL DUDES
THANKS FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
THE BOYZ!! 22/09/08
OMG!! How big? 6 massive sharks, crew are amazing, will remember always
Alan & Tabitha Oct ‘08
What a SENSATIONAL trip!! All our dreams exceeded! Wonderful sharks and sea lions. Fabulous Crew. Thank You
Jules & Michael Oct ‘08
Thanks for the trip of a lifetime P2 crew. What a relief it is to know that these beautiful animals will be protected forever thanks to Sharky’s Angels! We’ll be back soon. Thanks so much to you all.
Andrew & Helen Pilton, July ’08 x
The seal made it! J Discovery Channel Live!
Damo, 2008
THE SHARKS WERE MORE TOEY THAN A ROMAN SANDAL!!
AMANDA
18 metres down on the sea bed in the pitch black of darkness with only 10 great white sharks & ‘Tinker’ for company – NOT BAD!! for a night dive! A ‘big jonny’ sized thank you Steve & Kate Hunter, June ‘08
Rodney, Andrew & Crew!
Thanks for an awesome trip - much better than both S. Africa and Guadalupe put together! Best Fishes!
Jason Isley, Scubazoo, September 2009
Hi Andrew, Pato, Johnsy and Hammy,
I wanted to thank you so very much for making my recent trip such a great and memorable time of my life! Everyone was so friendly and went out of their way to help us have a great time.
Even if we had not have seen a shark, I would have still had a great trip, because everything exceeded my expectations. I loved the learning, the relaxing, the quality time I got to spend with my family (away from distractions), the fun and the amazing new experiences such as diving with sea lions.
However, undoubtedly, the most exciting part was seeing the sharks. I am still on such a high after seeing these magnificent creations in person! I am so pleased that there are people out there such as yourselves that are actively protecting sharks so that future generations can experience them too. Offering such experiences to the public will surely help more people to develop at least a respect for sharks, if not a passion. I can say that many of my friends have been fascinated to hear about my experience even if they had a previous fear of sharks and thought I was a little crazy for liking them. My 4 year old daughter has started advocating for sharks too. She told her pre-school, that "Some people are scared of sharks and try to kill them, but you shouldn't because they are great." Furthermore, there are now other members of our family that after hearing about our experience have decided they want to go on a trip too. So we are now planning another family trip but with more of us this time. Michelle Scott, Australia Jan. 2007
Dear Andrew, Rodney, Pato and Johnsie,
I want to thank each and every one of you from the
bottom of my twisted old heart for one of the greatest weeks of my entire life. You were all such wonderful hosts and the voyage itself so magical that I am STILL on Cloud 9 from the experience--I have shown the pictures to people back here and they are just stunned--I believe I have also convinced my better half to join me for another trip, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.
I'm sure you hear this kind of stuff all the time and probably fancy us silly Americans as easily impressed, but I can honestly say this trip changed my life and that I have rarely said about anything else. Flush with inspiration I am in the middle of writing a new song about our shared experience which I will record and send to you as soon as possible. It's called "All Aboard the Princess II" and will be the kind of thing you may want to share with your future guests, being a fun sea-chantey kind of song everyone can sing along with after either a good day's sharkin' or a Crows footy victory!
To Rodney especially, thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and wisdom with me--I felt many times during the trip that you made a special effort to reach out, not just to me but the other passengers as well, and to have that kind of quality time with someone who, whether he admits it or not is a legendary figure in the eyes of many people worldwide, was a privilege I will never forget.
And to the rest of you wonderful guys: Andrew the uncanny organizer, shark expert and wine connoisseur, Pato the outstanding cook, dive master and computer wizard, and Johnsie the intrepid boat wrangler and engine room maven (quite a resume for such a youngster!), THANKS AGAIN for everything and all the best for the rest of the season. Hope it continues as good as I had it. Song to come soon, return visit definitely on the slate, more music to send you down the road and God Bless the Crew of the Mighty Princess II--and give my best to Skipper Guy too (that rhymes, doesn't it?)
Wade Krieg USA June 2006
That trip inspired me in so many ways, but most of all...it was the passion and pride that everyone had in their work and their life. I came home with some incredible memories that will last forever, and I cant wait to do it again. My eyes were opened to much more than was apparent to me at the time, much more than I ever could have expected...
John U.S.A. Feb 2005
Thank you for the dive of my life! It was excellent; my only regret is that I cant do it again soon enough!
Mark UK. February 2005
I Just wanted to drop you guys a line quickly to say thank you very very much again for the amazing experience! I've already had great fun telling my family all my adventures and showing them the photographs. I will never forget my week aboard the Princess II.
Sarah, Singapore August 2005
Thanks so much for such an awesome trip. Lisa and I had the best time ever, it was the most intensely exciting thing I've ever done and I cant believe how cool it was!
Desley Australia, August 2004
The ironic thing about doing this expedition is that everyone thinks that you are totally insane thrill seeker, yet in reality, I probably have never been safer. Not that I have managed to convince anyone of that yet! The other thing I have found hard, is explaining this trip. The English language (or at least my knowledge of it) is far too limited to fully express to other people how much I enjoyed the trip. Only other people who have done this, will ever truly understand the range of emotions, and the indescribable excitement of seeing these magic animals in their natural environment.
Whilst I have now had a bit of time to think about it and ample opportunity to talk to a number of people about it, I still think of a new aspect of the trip that leaves me stumbling for words. I guess in short, for people who have ever had a dream that they wanted to accomplish and have, and the experience lived up to the years of dreaming, then you probably can relate.
Stephen, Australia, Expedition Member July 2004
“THANK YOU to ALL!!! That was the greatest experience of my life, and I will NEVER forget it and all of you!!! Moreover, I think I'm now an addict. I can't stop talking about it, visualizing it, wishing I were back there with all of you. It's going to have to happen again (and again, and again).
John UK, Expedition Member February 2004
I would like to thank you so much for the unbelievable Great White Shark Expedition. Your organization, infrastructure, team and the trip itself have all been just perfect. I have been on many a diving cruises in lots of different places, but let me tell you, this was a totally different and certainly the most exciting experience. I have and always have had enormous respect for this perfect ocean hunter, but am today in awe for their power and grace. To be able to observe them down in their natural environment has been a long lasting dream of mine and it has finally come true. I feel blessed to have been able to observe the Great White Shark every day for the whole of the trip and am absolutely thrilled!
Please extend my thanks especially also to the whole crew. Without you and them working hard and hand in hand for us all day (and night), this experience would not have been possible. They did an outstanding job…. They are a great crew! The trip is certainly the most unforgettable of all cruises and I will treasure the memory of the encounter with the Great White Shark forever. May we know more about these animals and may we be able to protect them from extinction! I am already looking forward to seeing them again, sometime, somewhere...
Denise, Switzerland, February 2004
"Just wanted to say a massive thankyou for helping to make the past 8 days so wonderful. I had an amazing time with you and the rest of the crew. You were all great. I don't think I've ever laughed so much!!"
Lisa, U.K. Member June 2003
"I wanted to let you guys know that I had the time of my life on the expedition. The service that you guys give is second to none. I've never been on a trip where everyone said they felt that they were taken care of so well. On the bus leaving the Port in Adelaide, all everyone could speak about is the great service your company provided. There is no way anyone else in your business could match what you guys offer. Thanks again for everything"
Erik Harp Cuba, April 2002
"I just wanted to thank you for the greatest time on earth. The crew was fantastic and so were you Andrew and Rodney. I couldn't believe the trip we had. The food was great the shipmates were great and I am still talking to everyone online. I can’t thank all of you as much as I would like but I hope that I can return next year. I am still dreaming of sharks."
Edward, USA,February 2004
"I am e-mailing you all to let you know that I am still 'BUZZING' from the wonderful mind blowing and unforgettable experience I had with you......I will be back believe me, the expedition I attended is and always will be the most mind-blowing, wonderful, awesome, and memorable experience of my life, I spend a lot of time thinking back and still can't believe the wonderful experiences I had on that expedition, I feel like one of the luckiest and richest people on earth, to me the great white shark is the most powerful, graceful and beautiful predator on earth and I still get emotional when I remember getting up close and personal to them, ' what memories'! I envy you Aussies, wonderful country, wonderful people and wonderful wildlife; you've got it all!"
Colin, U.K. July 2001
"Tim and I are still reeling from our trip and continue to talk incessantly about it to anyone who'll listen to us. Mitch sent us a 4 minute or so copy of the topside view of that 17 footer. We've watched it at least 3 dozen times already!"
Kirsten and Tim, USA, Expedition Members April 2000
"I find there are times where my mind wonders and I often picture myself back on the boat with you guys, with the sharks and just wish I could go back! Anyway, this is just a quick note to say thanks for the trip of a lifetime! I will remember each and every one of you and the great times and experiences we shared over those 4 days!"
Luke, Australia, March 2004
"The best and most exciting trip I've ever been on. The rush of seeing a great white shark is indescribable. The crew, the food, the sharks, and great group of travellers made this a trip I will never stop thinking about. I’ll be back soon!"
Gord, Canada, May 2000
"On my 34th birthday I made myself the best gift possible: DIVING IN THE CAGE WITH THE GREAT WHITE SHARKS, my greatest dream since I was 6. I promised myself to repeat this fantastic adventure in 2 years."
Fabio, Italy, May 2003
"Thank you so much for a wonderful trip, the whole stay on the boat was brilliant, I found all the staff really friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic, I loved seeing the dolphins and seals as well. I would love to go on the trip again next time for the full eight days so will start saving as soon as I get home. Once again thank you for the trip of a lifetime"
Claire UK, June 2003
"You have all made possible a truly larger than life experience for me. I wanted to see the Great White. Truly, ONE would have sufficed. But the experts, the Fox Magic, brought many. I carried the looming possibility of NOT seeing them with me for eight months. But you got 'em. You got the sharks. What you showed everyone and me on the boat couldn't have been scripted, even by the most gifted of authors. Such is the case when you put yourself in the hands of unparalleled expertise. I thank you all. The limitations of the English language leave me with only those words, but I mean it. Thank you."
Brendan USA Member May 2000
"Rodney and Andrew- Thanks so much for such a fantastic ship. You gave us experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. WOW that was fun!!! I sure hope we get to dive with you again on another shark expedition. Kal is already talking about next years trip"
Patrick, USA, April 2000
"Just a quick mail to say thank you for making our expedition such a memorable one. We are going to have great difficulty topping it. Thanks again to you and the rest of the team for making our trip so special"
Angie and Darren UK. February 2000
"I arrived back in Seattle last night still feeling the lingering motion of the ship on the ocean. I had an absolutely incredible time on the boat, with you, Pato, the Falie crew, guests and most of all, the reason to be there, the Great Whites. Thank you so much for providing such a great experience. Not only thrilling, but also I felt safe, enjoyed great food, company and had a lot of laughs."
Tracey, USA, July 2003
"I just had to write to say thank-you again for the most amazing two weeks - I can't thank-you enough. It was unbelievably excellent, and an experience I will never ever ever forget. Everything about the trip made it just so wonderful! You guys gave me the opportunity to come as close as possible to my favourite animal and I just can't express how much it means to me. Although it wasn't just the sharks that made my week - from the second I stepped foot in the museum on the Monday everyone made me feel so comfortable, it was unbelievable, I don't know how to thank you for everything."
Hayley, Australia, September 2000
"I was and am totally awed by the trip last May and am looking forward to coming back for another trip with you and the great whites!! The pictures, which I took on your trip still bring awe to anyone, who sees them including myself. Rodney, Andrew, your wife and your crew run the best operation I have been on in all my travels"
James, USA, May 2001
"I had an amazing trip. It was more exciting than I could have expected and everyone on board made it more of a special adventure. Although, I initially was hesitant about 7 days on a ship with strangers, I was actually sad to leave at the end of the trip. I guess it will take some time to realize that I will not be able to look over the side of any boat and see a Great White Shark, bummer!
Jillian, USA, Expedition Member March 2001
"We really wanted to thank you for the GREAT trip we had aboard with you! All was fantastic, and the sharks were just awesome!!! Please tell the crew that we really appreciated their kindness, efficiency, professionalism, their smiles & happiness!! You & them made it the best vacation we ever had! Thanks a million!"
Marie, France, Expedition member February 2000
"Thanks for a great trip. Thanks for introducing me to such wonderful people. Thanks for the introduction to AK Falie (a nice old girl). And certainly, thank you for the opportunity to dive and interact with the Great Whites. I had a simply super experience and, yes, I think I am a better person for it. I have been on several live-aboard boats and have dived in many parts of the world. I've been scuba diving, in fact, since 1973 and have loved every dive that I have made. However, no diving has left the impression with me that my recent trip to Australia did. If possible, some day I will return to your country (and city) for more mind and soul relaxation and stimulation, if the two are possible on the same trip."
Ernie Krumbein USA Expedition member September 2000