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Dream Designs Colchester set to visit Serenissima and officially present drawing to Captain

23/7/2014

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PictureNoble Caledonia's Serenissima
At Dream Designs Colchester we are delighted to take this opportunity to officially announce another of our forthcoming ship visits and official drawing presentations.

On August 17th 2014 we are set to visit Noble Caledonia's Serenissima whilst the vessel is berthed alongside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port.

We were able to arrange this visit after we contacted to Laura Cochrane, Head of Marketing, Noble Caledonia. The marketing team were able to get in touch with the Captain, who has granted us permission to visit the ship.

Etienne Preston, Fleet Operations Executive, Noble Caledonia, said:

"Further to your message to Laura, you are welcome to visit MS Serenissima in Harwich on 17th August with your Chief Photographer. We have spoken with the Captain and he has requested that you come aboard at 10:00. He has also said that he would gladly be photographed with you on presentation of the drawing should you wish."
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Our especially assigned drawing of Noble Caledonia's Serenissima which we are set to officially present to the Captain during our visit on board the ship at Harwich International Port on August 17th 2014
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

"We are delighted to be granted permission to visit Serenissima during her visit to Harwich International Port on August 17th 2014. It will be a great privilege to visit the ship and meet with the Captain to officially present our drawing to him."
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

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E-mail: [email protected]
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Saga Pearl II Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation

3/7/2014

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PictureSaga Pearl II arriving at Harwich International Port
On May 31st 2014 we had the opportunity to visit Saga Pearl II whilst the vessel was berthed alongside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port.

The visit on board Saga Pearl II followed our visit on board Saga Ruby on October 25th 2013 in Southampton, where we officially presented our drawing to Captain Wesley Dunlop and Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director.

Whilst on board Saga Ruby we discussed the possibility of visiting Saga Pearl II. Ross Furlong and other members of Saga's management team stated that they would be happy to welcome us aboard Saga Pearl II.

Unlike the visit on board Saga Ruby, where Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was joined by both Anthony Marshall and Christian Reay he was instead joined aboard by Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester.

Saga Pearl II was due to berth alongside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port at approximately 13:00. Harry and Gavin arrived just before 13:00 in order to watch the ship arrive. Arriving with no or very few passengers on board a complete ship load of new passengers were due to embark the vessel along with a number of newly embarking crew members too, which can be seen watching the ship arrive in some of our photos.

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Newly embarking passengers and crew seen watching Saga Pearl II arrive alongside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port
Having watched Saga Pearl II arrive and berth alongside the Cruise Terminal, now docked Harry and Gavin both took the opportunity to have a photograph taken outside the Cruise Terminal with Saga Pearl II berthed behind.
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester with Saga Pearl II berthed behind
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with Saga Pearl II berthed behind
Before entering the Cruise Terminal and collecting their passes from the Passes Office, as always Harry was keen to get a photograph unveiling his drawing outside the Cruise Terminal with the ship behind. As always it attracted a little bit of attention from onlookers on the quayside.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester unveils his especially assigned drawing of Saga Pearl II outside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port
Having collected their passes from the Passes Office, Harry and Gavin made their way through the security checks in the Cruise Terminal, before making their way along the passenger boarding gangway. Before stepping aboard Saga Pearl II they were met by Terry Wiseman, Hotel Purchasing Manager who introduced himself to both Harry and Gavin and escorted them along the remainder of the gangway on to Saga Pearl II. Once on board Terry took Harry and Gavin to the navigation bridge.
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Saga Pearl II's navigation bridge
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Saga Pearl II's navigation bridge
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Saga Pearl II's navigation bridge
A short whilst after entering the bridge the Master of Saga Pearl II, Captain Alistair McLundie came to meet Harry and Gavin and welcome them on board. Harry was then given the opportunity to officially present his drawing of Saga Pearl II which he had especially assigned for the visit on board.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presents his especially assigned drawing of Saga Pearl II to Captain Alistair McLundie on the navigation bridge
Both Terry Wiseman and Captain Alistair McLundie seemed very impressed by the drawing and were keen to ask Harry lots of questions about the drawing and his passion for ships in general. Captain McLundie assured Harry that he would find a suitable place on board to display the drawing.
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The Master of Saga Pearl II, Captain Alistair McLundie and Terry Wiseman, Hotel Purchasing Manger seen with Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester on the bridge carefully looking at his drawing
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The Master of Saga Pearl II, Captain Alistair McLundie and Terry Wiseman, Hotel Purchasing Manger seen with Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester on the bridge carefully looking at his drawing
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The Master of Saga Pearl II, Captain Alistair McLundie and Terry Wiseman, Hotel Purchasing Manger seen with Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester on the bridge carefully looking at his drawing
Following the drawing presentation on the bridge, Harry and Gavin were invited to tour the ship. Terry escorted Harry and Gavin back to the Reception on A Deck, where he asked them to wait whilst he found someone to guide them around the ship. Whilst they waited Terry also gave Harry one of the ship's plaque as a gift from Captain Alistair McLundie. A few moments later Kelly Conway, Cruise Staff came to meet Harry and Gavin and started their guided tour.

Starting from the Reception and the Tours Office on A Deck, they quickly moved up to Promenade Deck where they explored the Shackletons bar, the Library the The Dining Room.
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Reception and Tours Office
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Library
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Shackletons
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The Dining Room
Continuing the guided tour, next Harry and Gavin were taken to the The Verandah and buffet style restaurant on board Saga Pearl II which is also used for formal dining. On the Boat Deck they also saw the swimming pool at the aft, which is adjacent to The Verandah offering alfresco dining.
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The Verandah
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The Verandah
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The Verandah
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Pool
Moving all the way down to B Deck, Kelly showed Harry and Gavin the Cinema as well as the Hair and Beauty Salon, before moving down to C Deck to the gym and indoor Spa Pool.
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Cinema
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Hair & Beauty Salon
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Spa Pool
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Hair & Beauty Salon
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Gym
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Spa Pool
Having toured most of the passenger amenities on board Saga Pearl II, Kelly ended the guided tour there but welcomed Harry and Gavin to explore the ship more by themselves and enjoy afternoon tea before disembarking.

Now guiding themselves around the ship, Harry and Gavin made their way back up to the Promenade Deck, where they took a quick look at the Briefing Room and the Ward Room before making their way up to the Bridge Deck to take a look at the Sundowner Bar which they had missed.
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Saga Pearl II's senior crew
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Ward Room
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Sundowner Bar
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Briefing Room
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Sundowner Bar
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Sun Deck and Barbecue area
Continuing to the very top of the ship Harry and Gavin took a walk around the Sun Deck and had a look at the sports areas, including a short tennis court and traditional shuffle board.
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Aft Sun Deck
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Short Tennis Court
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Shuffle Board
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Walk a Mile on the Sun Deck
Whilst at the top of the ship by the funnel, Harry took the chance to have a photograph taken holding the plaque which had been given to him in return for his drawing. Harry and Gavin made the most of the beautiful weather and they continued to stroll along the Sun Deck which offered wonderful views of the surrounding areas.
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Harry holding the plaque presented to him
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View over the bow of Saga Pearl II from the Sun Deck
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Saga Pearl II's funnel
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Forward Sun Deck
Moving back down to the Promenade Deck, Harry and Gavin took a moment to explore the outside promenade deck, before they headed for afternoon tea in the Discovery Lounge. The promenade deck could of course not be compared to the traditional teak promenade deck on board Saga Ruby.
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Harwich International Cruise Terminal viewed from Saga Pearl II
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester aboard Saga Pearl II
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Promenade Deck and lifeboats
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester aboard Saga Pearl II
Making their way into the Discovery Lounge at the bow of the ship on the Promenade Deck, Harry and Gavin were warmly welcomed and seated. Newly embarking passengers were treated to a wonderful selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
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Afternoon tea in the Discovery Lounge
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester enjoyed afternoon tea aboard Saga Pearl II
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Afternoon tea in the Discovery Lounge
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester enjoys afternoon tea aboard Saga Pearl II
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester enjoy afternoon tea in the Discovery Lounge aboard Saga Pearl II
After enjoying afternoon tea on board, Harry and Gavin disembarked Saga Pearl II heading back along the gangway into the Cruise Terminal and handed back their passes to collect their passports. Before leaving Harwich International Port, Harry took the chance to have another photograph taken holding the plaque which was kindly given to him, this time with the ship berthed behind.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester holding the plaque which was presented to him as a gift in return for his drawing of Saga Pearl II
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

"I would like to extend my thanks to everyone at Saga for allowing us to visit Saga Pearl II during her visit to Harwich International Port on May 31st 2014. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the ship and it was a honour to meet with Captain Alistair McLundie to officially present my drawing to him."
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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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JUNE 2014: NEW RECORD BREAKING WEBSITE VIEWS!

1/7/2014

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At Dream Designs Colchester we are pleased to announce that we have broken our monthly website page views and unique visitor records, exceeding the previous highest recorded in April 2013 during our 50th Milestone Celebrations.

In total during the course of June 2014 the Dream Design Colchester website and ‘Our Blog’ page received a total of 30,150 Page Views and 25,039 Unique Visitors.

The exceptionally high figures are thought to be the result of what has been a very busy period for Dream Designs Colchester with numerous ships visits, drawing presentations and special events, as well as lots of new drawings and news.

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June 2014 Page Views & Unique Visitors

Page Views: 30,150

Unique Visitors: 25,039

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April 2013 Page Views VS June 2014 Page Views

June 2014: 30,150

April 2013: 19,457

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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

Mobile: 07778940245
E-mail: [email protected]
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