 Our detailed drawing of Norwegian Pearl Dream Designs Colchester are pleased to update you on the progress of our Norwegian Pearl drawing. The drawing was originally due to be presented to the Captain of the vessel, on our behalf by our Volunteer @ Sea, John. However you may remember the drawing arrived late, so the presentation was unable to take place during John’s 7 night cruise aboard the ship earlier this month. However during his cruise he spoke with Matthhias Holz, Hotel Director, Norwegian Pearl , who later contacted us. Matthias Holz, Hotel Director, Norwegian Pearl , said: " I have just learned about you and your amazing story! We are all very impressed about your drawing you have made from our beautiful Norwegian Pearl and are very excited, as we have been informed by a passenger named Mr. Shulman that you are planning to send this drawing as a gift/present to us onboard. "  A profile view of our cruise ship drawing of Norwegain Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl, soon to be presented to the ship Matthias Holz, Hotel Director, Norwegian Pearl ,added: " Unfortunately, I am leaving for vacation but ensure you that we will stay in contact with you and Mr. Shulman to make all necessary arrangements and to find the perfect spot onboard to display your artwork! We also have been on your website and feel honored to be selected by you making drawings from our ships. " We're very pleased inform you that since our Volunteer @ Sea, John has returned home, our drawing has arrived. We are now currenlty awaiting to hear from the staff aboard Norwegian Pearl to make the final arrangements for our drawing to be presented during one of the vessel's turnaround visits in Seattle. We shall of course keep you update on the latest developments. ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]
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On Saturday 21st May 2011 was another momentous day for the maritime world, as P&O Cruises officially named their newest ship, Adonia. The 30,000 tonne vessel was originally built in 2001 by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France for Renaissance Cruises as R Eight. Since then the vessel been operated by Swan Hellenic as Minerva II, before being transferred to Princess Cruises in 2007 as Royal Princess. Adonia was official named by Dame Shirley Bassey DBE at a spectacular naming ceremony in Southampton. Dame Shirley Bassey DBE said: " I have had the most exciting career imaginable, but to be invited to be godmother to a cruise ship is something very special and very personal. " Dream Designs Colchester has had a close relationship with P&O Cruises for a number of years and have been lucky enough to visit a number of their ships. In April 2008 Nigel Esdale, then Managing Director, P&O Cruises invited us to visit the newly built Ventura, just days before she was officially named by Dame Helen Mirren DBE.  Newly re-fitted Adonia arriving in Southampton water for the first time In April 2010 Dream Designs Colchester were invited to the Naming Ceremony of P&O Cruises' newest superliner Azura. We were also lucky enough to have the opportunity to meet Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises, where we were able to present our drawing of Azura.  Right to Left: Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, present his drawing of Azura to Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises, at the Naming Ceremony of the new ship, joined by his father Brian Cotterill Earlier this year Dream Designs Colchester contacted P&O Cruises, to ask if it would be possible for our drawing of Adonia, to be presented to the ship's Godmother, Dame Shirley Bassey DBE, during the Naming Ceremony. We received a letter from Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises, in response to our request to present our drawing of Adonia. Carol Marlow, President & Managing Director, P&O Cruises, said: " We are delighted to have Dame Shirley Bassey as our new Godmother for Adonia and as you say it will be a mometous occasion. However, unfortunately, since the ship is only in port for a few days, it will be a very tight schedule and it won't on this occasion be possible for us to include a drawing presentation. I know you will understand this. "  Our drawing of P&O Cruises' Adonia In December 2010 our Volunteers @ Sea Ernie & Edna agreed to present our drawing of Aurora to Captain David Pembridge during their Christmas Caribeean cruise. Later this year in August, our Volunteers @ Sea, Ernie & Edna are due to present our drawing of P&O Cruises' Arcadia to the Captain of the vessel during their upcoming cruise. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " It was wonderful to see the arrival of Adonia to the P&O Cruises’ fleet. From first impressions she looks to be a remarkable vessel and I’m sure she’ll be a favourite among P&O Cruises’ passengers. Although we were unable to be part of the Naming Ceremony celebrations, we shall endeavour to present our drawing to the Captain of the vessel in the near future. " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]  Costa Pacifica berthed alongside Harwich International Port On Monday 16th May 2011, Dream Designs Colchester visited Harwich International Port to witness the inaugural arrival of Costa Pacifica. The 114,500 tonne vessel is by far the largest cruise ship ever to visit Harwich International Port, with a maximum capacity to accommodate some 3,800 guests. Another Costa Cruises vessel, Costa Magica at 101,000 tonnes previously held the record for the largest cruise ship to visit the Essex port. Dream Designs Colchester has had a close association with Costa Cruises in recent years and has had the joy of visiting a number of their vessels as well as many of our drawing being presented to their vessels’ Captains. In May 2009 Harwich International Port kindly agreed to present our drawings of both Costa Magica and Costa Atlantica to the ships’ Captains, whilst the vessels where berthed alongside. Later in June 2009, George Hammond PLC & Captain Massimo Garbarino arranged for us to visit the newly launched Costa Luminosa during the vessel’s inaugural call to Harwich International Port. Dream Designs Colchester were invited to meet Captain Massimo Garbarino personally, where we had the opportunity to present him with our drawing of the ship. In return we were presented with a book celebrating the 60 years of Costa Cruises.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, meets with the Master of Costa Luminosa, Captain Massimo Garbarino, where he was presented with a book celebrating the 60 years of Costa Cruises In June 2010 Dream Designs Colchester were invited to visit Costa Deliziosa with a group of travel agents and Costa representatives during the vessel’s inaugural call to Harwich Intnernational Port. Our drawing of the vessel was presented to the Captain on our behalf by George Hammond PLC.  Right to Left: Brian Cotterill, Dream Designs Colchester, Shaun Lyons, Sales Manager North Costa Crociere S.p.A. UK, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, Lara Newell, Sales Manager South Costa Crociere S.p.A. UK and Diane Cotterill, Dream Designs Colchester take the opportunity to have a photograph taken together with Costa Deliziosa in the background Recently Dream Designs Colchester visited Harwich International Port to welcome the Costa Luminosa arrive for a second time. Our drawing of the vessel was presented to the Captain on our behalf by Harwich International Port. Yesterday, Monday May 16th 2011 Harwich International Port kindly agreed to present our latest drawing of Costa Pacifica to the Captain of the vessel.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester & his mother Diane Cotterill, take the opportunity to have a photograph taken of Harry's drawing, with Costa Pacifica berthed behind at Harwich International Port on Monday 16th May 2011 Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " It was very exciting to see the arrival of the record breaking Costa Pacifica at Harwich International Port and I was so pleased that we had the opportunity for another of our drawings to be presented to the Captain on our behalf again. Whilst on the dockside we witnessed the Captain and his officers viewing our drawing on the bridge wing, which was a very special moment! "  A close up profile view of our drawing of Costa Pacifica presented to the Captain of the vessel during her maiden arrival to Harwich International Port in May 2011 Later this year we intend to present another of our cruise ship drawings, to yet another Costa Cruises vessel, when the Costa Magica visits Harwich International Port.  Our drawing of Costa Magica, assigned earlier in 2011, which is due to be presented to the Captain of the vessel later this year whilst the vessel is berthed at Harwich International Port ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]  Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream Today, Saturday 14th May 2011, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester received a lovely surprise from Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream. Our drawing of Carnival Dream was presented to Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream on our behalf earlier this month by Debbie Richards, who agreed to present the drawing for us during her 7 night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the vessel. Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream, said: " I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful surprise presented to me by your friend Debbie Richards this past week while on our Western Caribbean voyage. The detailed drawing of the Carnival Dream that you have created is quite impressive."  Debbie Richards, presents our drawing of Carnival Dream to Captain Carlo Queirolo on the bridge of the 130,000 tonne ship on Sunday 1st May 2011, during her 7 night Western Caribbean cruise Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream, added: " After reading your articles, I was astonished to find out that this was created by such a young man. You truly have a wonderful career in ship design ahead of you."  A profile view of our drawing of Carnival Dream now displayed aboard the 130,000 tonne vessel Captain Carlo Queirolo, Master Carnival Dream, continued: " I have instructed my carpentry team on aboard the Dream to create a permanent displayed and frame so that your rendering will forever live in the wheelhouse on board the Carnival Dream for all of Dream's future Captains to enjoy. My only hope is that someday you will get to come on board our ship and see your work displayed so proudly." Harry Cotterill, President & Manging Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " It was delightful to receive such a lovely letter from Captain Carlo Queirolo, in response to our drawing of Carnival Dream which was presented to him on our behalf by Debbie Richards. I do hope that in the not to distant future that I will have the chance to step aboard Carnival Dream and see my drawing displayed aboard the remarkable vessel." ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]  Costa Luminosa berthed alongside Harwich International Port Yesterday, Thursday 12th May 2011, Dream Designs Colchester visited Harwich International Port to welcome the first cruise ship of the 2011 UK cruise season. The 92,600 tonne vessel, Costa Luminosa arrived alongside the port’s cruise terminal at approximately 08:00, before many of her passengers disembarked the ship for the various shore excursions and tours ashore across Essex and Suffolk. Costa Luminosa made her maiden call at Harwich International Port in June 2009, just days after her official naming ceremony in Italy. Dream Designs Colchester were lucky enough to have the chance to visit the vessel whilst she was berthed at Harwich International Port, where Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, had the opportunity to present his drawing of the new ship to Captain Massimo Garbarino personally.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, meets with the Master of Costa Luminosa, Captain Massimo Garbarino, aboard Costa Luminosa in June 2009 where he was presented with a book celebrating the 60 years of Costa Cruises Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " It was a great joy to visit Costa Luminosa during her inaugural call to Harwich International Port in 2009, especially as she had just been lunched only days before! It was a privilege to also have the opportunity to meet Captain Massimo Garbarino personally and present him with my drawing. " In June 2010, Dream Designs Colchester were invited to join a group of travel agents and Costa Cruises representatives aboard Costa Deliziosa whilst the ship was berthed at Harwich International Port during her maiden call. Costa Cruises kindly presented us with a number of gift upon disembarkation.  Right to Left: Brian Cotterill, Dream Designs Colchester, Shaun Lyons, Sales Manager North Costa Crociere S.p.A. UK, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, Lara Newell, Sales Manager South Costa Crociere S.p.A. UK and Diane Cotterill, Dream Designs Colchester take the opportunity to have a photograph taken together with Costa Deliziosa in the background berthed at Harwich International Port in June 2010 Recently Dream Designs Colchester especially assigned a new and improved drawing of Costa Luminosa which Harwich International Port kindly arranged to be taken aboard and presented to the Captain of the vessel, whilst she was alongside yesterday, Monday 12th May 2011.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester & his mother Diane Cotterill, take the opportunity to have a photograph taken of Harry's drawing, with Costa Luminosa berthed behind at Harwich International Port on Thursday 12th May 2011  A close up profile view of our recently assigned drawing of Costa Luminosa Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " We were truly delighted that Harwich International Port so kindly agreed to help us out yet again and willingly presented our drawing to the Captain of Costa Luminosa on our behalf. " On Monday 16th May 2011, Dream Designs Colchester are due to visit Harwich International Port again, to welcome the 114,500 tonne Costa Pacifica, which will be the largest cruise ship ever to visit the Essex based port. Harwich International Port have also agreed to present our drawing to the Captain of the vessel.  Our most recently assigned cruise ship drawing of Costa Pacifica due to be present to the Captain of the vessel when she visits Harwich International Port on Monday 16th May 2011 Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, added: " As the largest cruise ship ever to visit Harwich International Port we are positively excited aboard the arrival of Costa Pacifica. It will be a great honour for our drawing to be presented to the Captain and I personally can’t wait to see the vessel arrive alongside! " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]  Artist's rendering of the 130,000 tonne Carnival Dream Earlier this month on Sunday 1st May 2011, Debbie Richards had the opportunity to present our cruise ship drawing of Carnival Dream to the Captain of the vessel, during her 7 night Western Caribbean cruise. Debbie had kindly agreed to present our drawing of the 130,000 tonne Carnival Dream to the Captain many months before and finally had the chance to do so during her cruise. Captain Carlo Queirolo invited her to the bridge, where she was given the opportunity to present our drawing to him personally. Debbie Richards, said: " I’m glad I could do this on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester and I want to thank you, because if you had not of asked me to take the drawing onboard I would not have had the chance to go to the bridge. It truly was an awesome experience. "  Debbie Richards, presents our drawing of Carnival Dream to Captain Carlo Queirolo on the bridge of the 130,000 tonne ship on Sunday 1st May 2011, during her 7 night Western Caribbean cruise Debbie informed us that Captain Carlo Queirolo told her that him will be sending us a letter and package in the coming weeks. He also said that he will be having our drawing of Carnival Dream framed to display in a suitable location aboard and will be sending us a photograph in the not to distant future. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " A very big thank you to Debbie Richards, for presenting our drawing of to Carnival Dream to Captain Carlo Queirolo. I was delighted to hear that Debbie was invited to the bridge where she had the very special opportunity to present our drawing personally! "  A profile view of our cruise ship drawing of Carnival Dream, assigned in August 2010 Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, added: " I look forward to hopefully hearing from Captain Carlo Queriolo personally and can’t wait to receive the package and see the photographs of our drawing on display aboard the beautiful Carnival Dream!" ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: [email protected]  Detailed artwork on our drawing of Norwegian Pearl One of our most recently assigned cruise ship drawings, of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl, has found itself delayed, after it was recently sent to our Volunteer @ Sea, John, in the United States. John had very kindly offered to present our drawing of Norwegian Pearl to the Captain or Hotel Director, during his cruise aboard the vessel departing San Pedro, yesterday, May 1st 2011. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " It was of course disappointing to hear that our cruise ship drawing of Norwegian Pearl did not arrive in time for our newest Volunteer @ Sea , John to be able to take it with him aboard the vessel during his 7 night cruise. He has however informed me that he will endeavour to speak with the Captain or Hotel Director during his cruise, to see if it is possible to arrange a drawing presentation at a later date. "  Our recently assigned cruise ship drawing of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl We shall of course do our best to keep you updated upon any news of the arrival of the drawing or plans for a future drawing presentation at a later date. ENDS
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