P&O Cruises' Arcadia at sea Earlier today, Friday 11th August 2011, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, took the opportunity to meet with our Volunteers @ Sea, Ernie & Edna, to hand over his drawing of P&O Cruises' Arcadia. Ernie & Edna are due to board Arcadia next week for their 13 night 'Around Britain' cruise aboard the vessel, during which time they are due to present our drawing of Arcadia to Captain Peter Philpott. Dream Designs Colchester has had a close connection with P&O Cruises for a number of years. In April 2008 we were invited to visit the then newly built Ventura, by Nigel Esdale, then Managing Director, P&O Cruises. We followed the construction of the ship closely and were honoured to be given the opportunity to visit the vessel whilst docked in Southampton, just days before she was officially named by Dame Helen Mirren. Later in August 2008, Dream Designs Colchester met with Nigel Esdale, then Managing Director, P&O Cruises, where we were given an insight to the plans for Azura, which joined the P&O Cruises fleet in 2010. In April 2010 Dream Designs Colchester had the pleasure of being invited to the Naming Ceremony of Azura. Whilst onboard the vessel Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was given the opportunity to present his drawing of Azura to Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises. In December 2010, our honourable Volunteers @ Sea, Ernie & Edna, kindly agreed to present our drawing of P&O Cruises' Aurora to Captain David Pembridge, on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during their 23 night Christmas Caribbean cruise aboard the vessel. Our Volunteers @ Sea, Ernie & Edna are due to leave their home in Colchester on Thursday 18th August 2011 during the early hours of the morning, before boarding Arcadia in Southampton that afternoon. P&O Cruises have been kind enough to arrange for Ernie & Enda to meet with Captain Peter Philpott during their cruise to officially present our drawing of Arcadia. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " Today is another significant day for Dream Designs Colchester, as our cruise ship drawing of P&O Cruises' Arcadia is handed over to our Volunteers @ Sea, Ernie & Edna, before they board the vessel next Thursday." He added: " The official drawing presention which is set to take place during their 13 night cruise aboard the vessel, will continue the close connection with P&O Cruises, which Dream Designs Colchester has had for a number of years now and will continue next year when we join them to celebrate the meeting of their fleet of seven ships in Southampton for The Grand Event. " ENDS
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Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America departing New York Dream Designs Colchester are delighted to be able to take this opportunity to reveal to you our exciting plans for one of our most recently assigned Cruise Ship Drawings of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Our drawing of Pride of America was especially assigned after James Bryd, Guest Service Supervisor, Pride of America contacted Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, to offer to present a drawing of the vessel to the Master of Pride of America, Captain Buz Radican. Dream Designs Colchester has had a connection with Norwegian Cruise Line since June 2010, when our Volunteer @ Sea, Patricia, presented our drawing of Norwegian Epic to the ship during her 2 night cruise aboard the vessel from Rotterdam to Southampton. Sadly we never recieved a reply from Norwegian Cruise Line or the Master of Norwegian Epic, Captain Trygve Vorren. Recently in July 2011 our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn presented our drawing of Norwegian Pearl to Julie Valeriote, Cruise Director, Norwegian Pearl. The drawing was orginally due to be presented to the Captain of the vessel during their cruise aboard in May 2011, but unfortunately due to a delay in shipping our drawing did not arrive in time. However, Norwegain Cruise Line kindly invited John & Marilyn aboard Norwegian Pearl, to present our drawing on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester and enjoyed lunch aboard whilst the ship was docked in Seattle. Our drawing of Pride of America is due to depart Dream Designs Colchester next week, before beginning it's journey to James Bryd, Guest Service Supervisor, Pride of America in the United States. Upon it's arrival the drawing will then board the ship, before being presented to Captain Buz Radican on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester. You can view our drawing of Pride of America below. More photos and information about this drawing can be found in our Cruise Ship Drawing Gallery. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " I was delighted when James offered to present a drawing to the Captain of Pride of America on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester. This is the first time a crew member has done such a thing for Dream Designs Colchester, hopefully this will continue into the future, with more such presentations." ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk Disney Magic at sea Earlier today, Saturday 6th August 2011, our newest and youngest Volunteer @ Sea, Ben, boarded Disney Magic in Barcelona, before embarking on his 7 night Mediterranean cruise aboard the vessel later this evening. Ben kindly offered to present a drawing of Disney Magic to the Captain of the vessel whilst aboard earlier this year and in June we especially assigned a drawing of the ship. Our drawing of Disney Magic began it’s journey a number of weeks ago, when it left Dream Designs Colchester to join Ben at his home in Brighton. Before boarding Disney Magic, together with his parents, Ben spent a number of nights in Barcelona. It is hoped during his 7 night Mediterranean cruise, visiting ports such as Nice, Rome and Naples, that Ben will be lucky enough to have the opportunity to present our Cruise Ship Drawing to the Captain of the 83,000 tonne vessel. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " I am excited to know that our Volunteer @ Sea, Ben is now aboard Disney Magic, together with his parents and our drawing of the vessel. I look forward to hearing from him soon and wish him the best of luck in the delivery of our drawing to the Captain! " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk Harry Cotterill, with Crystal Serenity at the Port of Dover Yesterday, Tuesday 2nd August 2011, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill, had the chance to visit the six star luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity at the Port of Dover. In December 2010, we especially assigned a drawing of Crystal Serenity in the hope that we would be lucky enough to have the opportunity to present the drawing to the Captain during 2011 whilst Crystal Serenity was berthed at the Port of Dover. Later in February 2011, Dream Designs Colchester contacted The Cruise Portfolio who are the representatives for Crystal Cruises in the United Kingdom, to request permission to visit the Crystal Serenity whilst berthed at the Port of Dover on August 2nd 2011. The Cruise Portfolio so kindly agreed to welcome us aboard, and together with Crystal Cruises’ Headquarters in the United States, promised us they would try their best to arrange for us to meet the Captain and officially present our drawing of Crystal Serenity. The Cruise Portfolio so kindly agreed to welcome us aboard, and together with Crystal Cruises’ Headquarters in the United States, promised us they would try their best to arrange for us to meet the Captain and officially present our drawing of Crystal Serenity. Upon arriving at Dover, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, were directed to the Eastern Docks, where Crystal Serenity was berthed, along with Saga Pearl II. At approximately 10:00 the guests who had arrived early were taken upstairs to the departure lounge where complimentary drinks were available. Registration began just after 10:30 as the last guests who would be touring Crystal Serenity arrived at the cruise terminal. Before embarking Crystal Serenity, Andy Harmer, Sales & Marketing Director, The Cruise Portfolio introduced himself to Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, as well as his father Brian Cotterill. Once aboard Crystal Serenity, guests were taken to Palms Court, the forward observation lounge and dance floor area on Deck 12, looking over the bow of the vessel, where they were welcomed by champagne and refreshing soft drinks. A short presentation speech was then given by Michael Dupont, National Accounts Manager, The Cruise Portfolio. Following the presentation speech, the group of around 60 guests where separated into smaller groups before beginning their tour of Crystal Serenity. Andy Harmer, Sales & Marketing Director, The Cruise Portfolio was the representative from The Cruise Portfolio who escorted Dream Designs Colchester around Crystal Serenity, along with a number of other guests. We were also joined by Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing for part of the tour to the ship’s various amenities. Guests were even taken into Penthouses and Staterooms to sample the accommodation Crystal Cruises have to offer it’s guests. Upon finishing the tour of Crystal Serenity, Andy Harmer, Sales & Marketing Director, The Cruise Portfolio, directed us to the Crystal Plaza, the atrium area aboard Crystal Serenity on Deck 5. Awaiting was Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing, along with Cato Christensen, Vice Captain, Crystal Serenity, who was introduced to Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, where the officially drawing presentation took place. Cato Christensen, Vice Captain, Crystal Serenity and Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing, as well as the other members of the group, where very impressed by our drawing of Crystal Serenity and kindly congratulated Harry, with applause. Cato Christensen, Vice Captain, Crystal Serenity informed us that the drawing would be displayed aboard Crystal Serenity and invited us to visit the bridge after lunch. Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing, also mentioned a drawing of Crystal Cruises’ other ship, Crystal Symphony and has agreed to welcome us aboard in 2012 whilst she is berthed at the Port of Dover. After the official drawing presentation, the specially selected group of guests, who had toured the Crystal Serenity with Andy Harmer, Sales & Marketing Director, The Cruise Portfolio, where treated to a delicious lunch in the Crystal Dining Room at the Captain’s table. Once finishing lunch, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, was so very kindly presented a number of splendid gifts from Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing, including a fabulous crystal glass paperweight of the Crystal Serenity! Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill where then escorted to the bridge of Crystal Serenity, where they were met by the First Officer, who talked them through the various navigation systems and equipments. After spending quite sometime on the bridge of Crystal Serenity, enjoying the surround views of Dover, including the beautiful white cliffs, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father, Brian Cotterill where escorted to the gangway on Deck 6, where they disembarked Crystal Serenity, before their journey home to Colchester. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: “ Our visit to Crystal Serenity yesterday with The Cruise Portfolio at the Port of Dover was truly spectacular! Crystal Serenity was a breathtaking ship and has some remarkable venues onboard to offer her guests. It was an honour to be able to officially present my drawing of Crystal Serenity to Cato Christensen, Vice Captain of Crystal Serenity and wonderful to hear that they will be framing it aboard.” He added: “ I was delighted to have been offered the chance to visit Crystal Symphony in 2012 by Philip Ordever, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing. It was incredible to have been invited to the bridge too by, Cato Christensen, Vice Captain, Crystal Serenity.” He concluded: “ I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks for both Crystal Cruises and The Cruise Portfolio, for arranging for us to visit Crystal Serenity and allowing us to be part of such a special event. Thank you! ” ENDS
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