Galapagos Seaman Journey Cruises Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellenc e Latin Trails first class catamaran is honored

as a Top Performing Galapagos Crui se Operator as Reviewed by Travelers on the Worlds Largest Travel Site. Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador, September 16, 2013 -- GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY EXPEDITION CRUISES by LATIN TRAILS (http://www.latintrails.com) today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade , in this case honors expedition travel and hospitality excellence, is given onl y to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on Tr ipAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying travel businesses worldwide. Only the t op-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this presti gious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on Tr ipAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Addi tional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months . The Galapagos Seaman Journey has been recognized as one of the best wildlife cru ise experiences in the Enchanted Isles, staying in line with the excellence Lati n Trails presents as an Ecuador incoming tour company in all its services. LATIN TRAILS is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, said M ARCEL PERKINS, GENERAL MANAGER. Our efforts are focused on customer satisfaction and sharing the best wildlife experiences with our guests, this award is just re cognition of all the efforts we have put into our operation, our hard work is tr anslating into positive reviews of our catamaran GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY. TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Machu Picchu to Patagonia, Iguassu falls to Rome, which are consistently o ffering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience, said Alison Copus, Vic e President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. The Certificate of Excelle nce award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognitio n they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most their customers. About LATIN TRAILS: An inbound tour operator (DMC) for Ecuador and Peru specialized in organizing cu stom trips for small groups and individual travelers. Latin Trails operates 4 ya chts in the Galapagos Islands: Galapagos Grand Odyssey (Superior First Class), G alapagos Odyssey (First Class), Galapagos Seaman Journey (First Class) and the G alapagos Voyager (Tourist Superior Yacht). Other tours offered include Island Ho pping programs in Galapagos, overland trips through Ecuador and Peru as well as Inca trail services from Cuzco. http://www.latintrails.com About GALAPAGOS SEAMAN JOURNEY A beautiful first class catamaran that combines c hic elegance and adventure, a spacious boat with all oceanview cabins each with private bathroom and fully air conditioned. Social areas on board offer great co mfort and the possibility of al fresco dining as well as inside dining, a large sun deck with day beds, observation platforms. Amenities on board include snorke ling equipment, sea kayaks and a comprehensive library with books and videos. ht tp://www.galapagoscatamarans.com CURRENT OFFERS: Special pricing for selected departures inquire at travel@latint rails.com 4 days Oct. 4 7 (Includes park entrance fees) 8 days Oct. 11 18 (Includes 2 free hotel nights in Quito)

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