Meet Marty and Marion Owen of Kodiak, Alaska

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Meet Marty and Marion Owen

Marty and Marion Owen are long time residents of Kodiak, Alaska. Marty is the skipper of the Sea Breeze (at right) and with all his experience at sea, he deftly navigates between islands, and through Kodiak's narrow passages.

Marty is also the local harbormaster for the City of Kodiak. His family roots go back to the 1930s when his family settled on Kodiak Island -- which means he has lots of stories to tell!

But that's getting ahead of the story. Though Marty and Marion both grew up in Tacoma, Washington, they didn't officially meet until 1995, after Marty moved back to Kodiak to become the harbormaster. He needed some photographs and asked Marion if he could see her slides. Likely story, eh? Marty signed up for Marion's photography class and, in 1999, they got married--on the Sea Breeze! (We now offer weddings aboard the Sea Breeze. Click here to learn more about our Nautical Nuptials.)

As to Marion, she is the chief cook and bottle washer on board. And as an award-winning, professional photographer with over 25 years of published images in Alaska magazine, National Geographic Traveler, TIME, Business Week, Audubon and the Associated Press, she is always happy to help guests take great photos.

Speaking of photos, you'll see examples of Marion's work in their bed and breakfast.

A master gardener and garden writer, Marion coauthored the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul. (Autographed copies are available on board the Sea Breeze). She is also a bit of an entrepreneur, having developed and patented PlanTea, the organic fertilizer in handy tea bags for home gardeners.

To read Marion's bio, and learn about her presentations to business groups and trade shows, go here. To keep up to date on life in Kodiak, listen to her UpBeet Gardener radio shows, posted at http://www.upbeetcommunications.com.

Marty and Marion enjoy hiking, scuba diving, art, good food and books, and boating (of course).

We enjoy showing our guests the best of Kodiak Island. We hope to see you soon on one of our cruises.

What a great evening from a great couple. Thank you, Marty and Marion.--Ed and Pyllis Shockley, Denver, CO

Breathtaking scenery, great food and gracious hosts.--Greg and Denise Williams, Tulsa, OK

No, we don't always look like this, but we just emerged from the banya (steam bath)!

Kodiak Island book
Many of Marion's photographs are published in this popular coffee table book about Kodiak Island. Autograph copies are available on board the Sea Breeze