Lee Goldman

Lee Goldman grew up in Philadelphia and got his first taste of the underwater world on a SCUBA trip to Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. A year after his return from the warm waters of the Caribbean, he left for the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a degree in Marine Biology from Western Washington University. After completing Sea Symphony, a video on the marine life of the Pacific Northwest, he spent the next ten years traveling around the world as a guide and biologist. In 2002, he earned his a Master's Degree at the University of Guam, where he investigated coral interactions and developed new techniques for culturing corals. He also helped to develop a community-based sea turtle awareness program. Lee is a certified SCUBA instructor, an avid birdwatcher, and a passionate kayaker, rock climber, and hiker. He now makes his home in the Philippines and divides his time between research on coral reproduction, his wife and little girl (a junior naturalist!), and guiding in the Philippines and around the globe. He is also Director of Reef Check Philippines, an internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to coral reef monitoring, and a consultant and contributor for Dreamtime Publishing, a company that produces SCUBA and snorkeling guidebooks for the Philippines and Micronesia.

Upcoming Trips:

Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, March 1-12, 2012
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, April 14-25, 2012
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, May 4-15, 2012
Solomon Islands Snorkeling Expedition, July 31-August 7, 2012
Total Solar Eclipse of 2012, November 1-15, 2012
Snorkeling the Misool Archipelago, November 26-December 7, 2012
Raja Ampat Snorkeling Expedition, December 10-21, 2012
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, March 4-15, 2013
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, April 3-14, 2013
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, April 17-28, 2013
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan, May 1-12, 2013

Client Testimonials:


Lee is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and easy to get along with. He’s also very passionate about the Palawan area and its wildlife. Scott D., Grass Lake MI Lee is an excellent guide, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable marine biologist. He has great people skills and is thoughtful and considerate to all the people he is responsible for. Bravo! Rosalyn K., Oakland CA Not only was Lee a gem and unbelievably knowledgeable in the area and subject, his enthusiasm is contagious! As a group leader he is exemplary. Scott S., Oakland CA Lee was a wonderful ambassador of Wilderness Travel and lived up to my expectations for a leader of a trip like this. Thomas C., Elkins Park, PA Lee was an excellent leader and his knowledge of the islands and marine life is outstanding. He was very successful at keeping the trip a great experience for everyone. Edward B., Cheltenham PA Lee was a “gem” of a Trip Leader. Huge accolades to the entire support crew. Tom L., Ventura CA Lee is an exceptional person, guide, and instructor. He is patient, passionate about the area and marine life, and caring of all guests. Penny B., Honolulu, HI
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan
Lee is a truly outstanding guide, incredibly knowledgeable, and fun to be around. My husband and I learned so much about the marine life of the Philippines and we were thrilled when Lee was willing to share many of his underwater pictures with us. His enthusiasm for everything we saw was contagious. Jill R., Sacramento, CA
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan Lee is a truly outstanding guide, incredibly knowledgeable, and fun to be around. My husband and I learned so much about the marine life of the Philippines and we were thrilled when Lee was willing to share many of his underwater pictures with us. His enthusiasm for everything we saw was contagious. Jill R., Sacramento, CA
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan I travel all over the world and I found Lee to be the best guide I have ever had. I highly recommend him for his enthusiasm and knowledge. Gary F., Santa Barbara, CA
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Palawan