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Observe Survival of the Fittest – Not Live It with a Luxury Cruise Through the Galapagos Islands

QUITO, Ecuador -- Famous as a “living laboratory,” the Galapagos Islands team with biodiversity both above and beneath the water’s surface. From playful sea lions to giant tortoises and marine iguanas, nature runs abound, creating a haven for wildlife-loving tourists.

Travelers that seek an escape from the typical will identify with Latin Trails’ specialty Galapagos Islands cruises aboard the unique and upscale Galapagos Journey Catamaran . Offering the speed, comfort and spaciousness of a larger cruise ship with the personal attention and intimacy of a smaller boat, the Galapagos Journey I Catamaran presents a true alternative within the luxury travel segment. Fine food, exceptional excursions and knowledgeable guides make a cruise aboard the Journey a once-in-lifetime experience.

Passengers aboard the Journey are pampered with exquisite cuisine. Each meal is a treat for the taste buds incorporating the finest international and local dishes by utilizing the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Guests can choose from several options to fit every taste and dietary concern. The ship also houses a selection of the finest wines from around the world to compliment any meal choice.

While the Journey promises luxury, nobody goes to the Galapagos Islands to stay on the boat all day. Latin Trails believe the key to a great itinerary is variety and therefore the Journey I visits several types of ecosystems within the Galapagos Archipelago. Travelers will take in many different types of landscapes and an excellent combination of bird sightings as well as visits to land and marine iguana sighting areas, research centers and tortoise breeding projects. The itinerary is designed to optimize time so that sailings between islands are short and land/snorkel visits are longer.

All of the guides aboard the Journey are certified by Galapagos National Park and have gone through intensive training programs. They have several years of experience and a strong passion for sharing their knowledge of the (EMAILWIR, biology, geology and natural history of the islands. Each guide is obsessed with the conservation of the islands and is very strict when it comes to following and enforcing Galapagos park guidelines and rules. Guides are eager to share knowledge and give on-sight briefings during shore excursions as well as evening lectures.

The Journey sails on Tuesdays and Fridays from Quito, Ecuador with 3 -, 4- or 7-day cruises available starting at $1,850. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1 - 800 - 747 - 0567.

About the Journey 1:
Constructed in 2006 and completely refurbished in fall 2008, the Journey I features luxurious details, including:

• Double lower berth cabins with private bathrooms, hot water showers and air conditioning
• Standard oceanview and panoramic views with windows that open
• Outside observation decks that grant stunning, scenic views
• Fine dining room and alfresco dining areas
• Hot water Jacuzzi and sun bathing chaises on the sun deck
• Certified naturalist expert guides trained to lead each specific tour

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Heather Miller
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