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Celebrity Infinity Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation

16/11/2013

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
"I wanted to take a moment to apologise for the time it has taken to publish this blog. The reason for the delay was simply due to how busy I have been since the visit aboard Celebrity Infinity. The blog fell further and further behind and other blogs and events took priority.

As I am sure you can appreciate I have been particularly busy with the move to Southampton and my studies at Southampton Solent University. 

Anyway, here FINALLY is the blog and photos for you to all enjoy!"

Harry Cotterill
President & Managing Director
Dream Designs Colchester
PictureCelebrity Infinity at Harwich International Port
On August 26th 2013, we had the opportunity to visit Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Infinity at Harwich International Port.

At Dream Designs Colchester we have for some time had a very close connection and friendship with Celebrity Cruises.

 As a result we were able to gain permission to visit the Celebrity Infinity some weeks prior to the visit via direct correspondence with the Captain and his crew.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was joined aboard Celebrity Infinity by Gavin Pamment Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester as well as Gavin’s parents.

They arrived at Harwich International Port at approximately 9:45 and were due to board Celebrity Infinity at 10:00. Before entering the Cruise Terminal to collect their passes from the Passes Office, Gavin took the opportunity to take a number of photographs of Celebrity Infinity from outside the Cruise Terminal.

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Celebrity Infinity berthed alongside the Cruise Terminal at Harwich International Port
After collecting their passes they made their way along the designated pathway on the quayside next to the ship along to the crew gangway and made their way through port security. They were then met by a Security Officer at the bottom of the crew gangway who exchanged their port passes for the shipboard passes, before being allowed to board Celebrity Infinity.

Upon boarding Celebrity Infinity on Deck 4 (Promenade Deck) they were welcomed aboard by more members of the security team on board and were now required to pass through the ship’s own security checks.

Once through the on board security checks, Harry, Gavin and Gavin’s parents were invited to tour Celebrity Infinity at their leisure until 12:00, which was when the meeting with the Captain had been scheduled.
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester and his parents with Celebrity Infinity berthed behind them at Harwich International Port
Beginning their self-guided tour of the vessel, Harry took Gavin and his parents up to Deck 11 (Sunrise Deck) where they started their tour in the Constellation Lounge, before making their way down to Deck 10 (Resort Deck) where they viewed the many venues on this deck including the AuqaSpa, the Fitness Center, the Solarium, the Ocean View Café & Grill and more.
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Constellation Lounge (Deck 11)
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Fun Factory (Deck 11)
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AquaSpa (Deck 10)
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Solarium (Deck 10)
After exploring Deck 10 (Resort Deck), Harry together with Gavin and his parent made their way back up to Deck 11 (Sunrise Deck) to take a look at the new deck which has been added to the stern of the vessel, housing the new balcony staterooms.
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Pool (Deck 10)
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Ocean View Cafe' & Grill (Deck 10)
Making their way back outside onto the external decks they took the opportunity to have a number of photographs taken with Celebrity Infinity’s vast funnel towering behind them.
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester and his Dad
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester and Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester and his Mum
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester
Whilst on deck they took a quick look at the sports court on Deck 12 (Sports Deck) before making their way to the mid-ships stairwell and elevator lobby. Here they had the opportunity to take a look at one of the new features aboard, Qsine

Having now explored the upper decks of Celebrity Infinity it was time to take a look at the lower public decks. On the way down to Deck 5 (Entertainment Deck) Harry took Gavin and his parents into the Celebrity I Lounge and the Library, both of which are situated adjacent to the mid-ship stairwell.
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Sports Court (Deck 12)
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Celebrity I Lounge (Deck 9)
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Qsine (Deck 11)
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Library (Deck 8)
Having made their way down to Deck 5 (Entertainment Deck) they arrived at top of the spectacular Grand Foyer. Continuing the self-guided tour Harry, Gavin and Gavin’s parents ventured aft and explored Bistro on Five, Cellar Masters and the impressive two deck high main dining room at the stern, The Trellis Restaurant.

Continuing their tour on Deck 5 (Entertainment Deck) they headed towards the bow, passing through the Art Gallery and passed various shops and Speciality Boutiques before arriving at the three deck high Celebrity Theater.
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Grand Foyer (From Deck 5)
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Cellar Masters (Deck 5)
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Speciality Boutiques (Deck 5)
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Bistro on Five (Deck 5)
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The Trellis Restaurant (Deck 5)
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Celebrity Theater (Deck 5)
Making their way down to Deck 4 (Promenade Deck) via the stairwell in the Celebrity Theater, they took a brief look at the Promenade Deck and lifeboats, before continuing their tour of the various venues inside. Here on Deck 4 (Promenade Deck) they saw the Photo Gallery, Michael's Club, Fortunes Casino, Martini Bar / Crush, with its cool ice topped bar and the Rendezvous Lounge.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester seen on the Promenade Deck of Celebrity Infinity on Deck 4 with Gavin's parents
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Michael's Club (Deck 4)
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Martini Bar / Crush (Deck 4)
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Fortunes Casino (Deck 5)
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Rendezvous Lounge (Deck 4)
Lastly on they made their way to Deck 3 (Plaza Deck) where they explored the Conference Center and the SS United States Restaurant, before making their way into the Grand Foyer.
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Conference Center (Deck 3)
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Grand Foyer (From Deck 3)
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SS United States (Restaurant Deck 3)
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Grand Foyer (From Deck 4)
Having explored all of the passenger venues aboard Celebrity Infinity and still having a little while before meeting with the Captain at 12:00, Harry suggested to Gavin and his parents to take the elevator up to Deck 10 (Resort Deck) to the Oceanview Café & Grill for a quick drink and rest.

Now approaching 12:00 they made their way back down to Deck 4 (Promenade Deck) to the gangway where they had boarded to ask a member of the ships security team to radio the bridge / Captain. Harry, Gavin and Gavin’s parents were kindly asked to wait whilst a crew member from the bridge came to escort them.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester show his portfolio to the Master of Celebrity Infinity, Captain Anastasios in his office
Before long they were met by a crew member who escorted them to Deck 8 (Panorama Deck) where they were taken to the Captain’s Office. Here Harry had the opportunity to speak with the Captain and show him his portfolio before being taken to the bridge.

On the bridge Harry had the opportunity to officially present his especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Infinity to Captain Anastasios.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presents his especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Infinity to Captain Anastasios joined by Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presents his especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Infinity to Captain Anastasios
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presents his especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Infinity to Captain Anastasios
Following the official drawing presentation, Harry, Gavin and Gavin’s parents had the opportunity to explore the bridge as well as ask any questions they had about the navigational equipment or ship.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester at the wheel of Celebrity Infinity
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Gavin's parents photographed on the bridge on Celebrity Infinity
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester at the wheel of Celebrity Infinity
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Gavin's parents photographed on the bridge on Celebrity Infinity
Whilst on the bridge Staff Captain, Matthew approached Harry and introduced himself who remember Harry when they had previously met in 2009 during aboard Celebrity Constellation at Harwich International Port.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with Staff Captain, Matthew on the bridge wing of Celebrity Infinity
After spending quite some time on the bridge Captain Anastasios invited Harry, Gavin and his parents to enjoy lunch in the Ocean View Café & Grill before disembarking. They were of course happy to accept the Captain’s invitation and enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch.
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View over Harwich International Port whilst disembarking Celebrity Infinity
Having enjoyed lunch, as well as their time aboard Celebrity Infinity it was time to disembark the ship, via the crew gangway situation on the Promenade Deck on Deck 4 (Promenade Deck).
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" It was a great pleasure to visit Celebrity Infinity on August 26th 2013 and to be joined aboard by Gavin Pamment and his parents. We all enjoyed our time aboard and we were very impressed with Celebrity Infinity."

He added:

" I was delighted to be able to meet with the Captain in his office and to officially present my drawing to him on the bridge. I believe the drawing was later displayed aboard!"

VISIT OUR NEW AUGUST 26TH 2013 PAGE IN THE HISTORY SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW EVEN MORE PHOTOS!

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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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Dream Designs Colchester to Visit P&O Cruises' Oriana & View Drawing Displayed in Captain's Office!

13/11/2013

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PictureOur Oriana drawing displayed in the Captain's Office
At Dream Designs Colchester we are delighted to be able to officially announce our next forthcoming ship visit.

On December 1st 2013 we will be visiting P&O Cruises’ Oriana whilst berthed alongside Mayflower Terminal in Southampton.

Visiting Oriana will be Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester joined aboard by our Christian Reay and Anthony Marshall.

We were able to request permission to visit aboard Oriana after corresponding with the Captain via his direct email address and we are thrilled that Captain Robert Camby has agreed to welcome us aboard.

We have been requested to board Oriana at 09:00 and whilst on board we will be escorted on a two hour limited tour of Oriana’s public areas.

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Our Volunteer @ Sea, Peter officially presents our especially assigned drawing of P&O Cruises' Oriana to Captain David Pembridge on March 26th 2013
It is also schedule for us to briefly meet with Captain Robert Camby and view our especially assigned drawing of Oriana which is displayed in the Captain’s Office. The drawing was officially presented to Captain David Pembridge by our Volunteer @ Sea, Peter on March 26th 2013.
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Our especially assigned drawing of P&O Cruises' Oriana which was officially presented to Captain David Pembridge by our Volunteer @ Sea, Peter and is now proudly displayed aboard in the Captain's Office
VIEW DRAWING >>>
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“We are thrilled that Captain Robert Camby has agreed to welcome us aboard Oriana and very excited to be continuing our close connection and friendship with P&O Cruises.”

He added:

“It will be fantastic to visit one of the more classic ships in the P&O Cruises fleet and view the drawing on display in the Captain’s office.”

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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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Mayflower Park Southampton Fireworks - November 2013

9/11/2013

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Saga Ruby Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation

3/11/2013

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PictureSaga Ruby at City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
On October 25th 2013, Dream Designs Colchester had the great privileged of visiting Saga Ruby in Southampton whilst the vessel was berthed alongside City Cruise Terminal.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was joined aboard by Anthony Marshall and Christian Reay who like himself are both studying the BA (Hons) Cruise Industry Management degree at Southampton Solent University.

Harry was able to request permission to visit Saga Ruby and organise the visit aboard to officially present his brand new especially assigned drawing through direct correspondence with the Captain.

On the morning of October 25th 2013, Harry, Anthony and Christian arrived at City Cruise Terminal at approximately 08:45 and made their way to the Passes Office to present their ID and collect their passes before boarding the ship.

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Saga Ruby berthed at City Cruise Terminal, Southampton on October 25th 2013
Due to poor weather conditions Saga Ruby’s arrival into Southampton had been delayed. Originally scheduled to berth at 05:00 she did not come alongside City Cruise Terminal until after 08:00. Thankfully this did not delay their boarding and before long security allowed visitors to proceed.

Upon making their way into the security area Harry, Anthony and Christian were greeted by Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director, Saga who introduced himself to them and escorted them through security and along the passenger boarding gangway to board Saga Ruby.
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The elegant bow of Saga Ruby viewed from the passenger boarding gangway
Upon boarding Saga Ruby, Ross Furlong handed Harry, Anthony and Christian over to Nicola Clarke, the Social Hostess, who welcome them aboard and lead them to the Britannia Lounge, where the official drawing presentation was planned to take place.

Entering the Britannia Lounge it was very busy, full of passengers waiting to disembark due to the late arrival of the ship. However unexpectedly a number of seats had been reserved, right in the center of the lounge!
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, (2nd from left) Christian Reay (left) and Anthony Marshall (2nd from right) seen with Nicola Clarke, Social Hostess, Saga Ruby (right) enjoying drinks, cakes and pastries in the Britannia Lounge
Whilst they waited for the Master of Saga Ruby, Captain Wesley Dunlop to arrive, they were treated to a wonderful selection of cakes and pastries along with a choice of hot and cold drinks.

After some time Ross Furlong entered the Britannia Lounge together with Captain Wesley Dunlop as well as James Duguid, Commercial Director, Saga and joined Harry, Anthony and Christian. They chatted for quite some time before Captain Wesley Dunlop invited Harry to officially present his drawing.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presented his brand new especially assigned drawing of Saga Ruby to Captain Wesley Dunlop and Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director, Saga (Courtesy of Christian Reay)
Harry took to the stage, followed by Captain Wesley Dunlop and Ross Furlong and proudly unveiled his brand new drawing of Saga Ruby, with plenty of passengers in the lounge waiting to disembark also observing. Harry was informed that the drawing would be framed and a suitable location to display it wound be found!
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with the Master of Saga Ruby, Captain Wesley Dunlop and Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director, Saga (Courtesy of Christian Reay)
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The Master of Saga Ruby, Captain Wesley Dunlop and Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director, Saga admire Harry Cotterill's drawing of Saga Ruby (Courtesy of Christian Reay)
Following the drawing presentation Harry, Anthony and Christian were invited on a guided tour of the ship lead by Social Hostess, Nicola. Their first port of call was the bridge, where they had plenty of time to view the navigational equipment and each had a photograph taken at the wheel, wearing the Captain’s hat!
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester (center), Anthony Marshall (right) and Christian Reay (left) on the bridge of Saga Ruby during their visit aboard
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Christian Reay at the wheel of Saga Ruby!
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Harry Cotterill at the wheel of Saga Ruby!
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Anthony Marshall at the wheel of Saga Ruby!
Having spent quite some time on the bridge they continued their guided tour, looking at some of the different stateroom categories on board, all of which were very spacious and pleasant.
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Stateroom 99
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Stateroom 110
Next they saw the main Dining Room and Lido, before making their way out on to the external decks at the stern, with their traditional teak decking and swimming pool.
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Dining Room
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Lido
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Aft Decks
Other venues on board Saga Ruby which they got to explore included the Gym and Golf Putting Green, the Preview Bar, the Theatre and the Spa Aquarius.
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Golf Putting Green
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Preview Bar
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Salon
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Gym
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Theater
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Spa Pool
Having seen most of the venues on board Saga Ruby, Social Hostess, Nicola took Harry, Anthony and Christian back to the reception desk, where they left some of their belongings and informed them that they were welcome to explore the ship by themselves before enjoying lunch in the main Dining Room at 12:30.

Now most of the passenger had disembarked Saga Ruby, Harry, Anthony and Christian took this chance to explore the venues which they had not been able to photograph or view during their guided tour, such as the Britannia Lounge and the Library. They also took the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll around the traditional promenade deck!
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Library
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Britannia Lounge
Making their way back to reception, Ross Furlong recommended they enjoy a drink in the Britannia Lounge before having lunch on board. A short while later Ross Furlong escorted Harry, Anthony and Christian to the Dining Room.

Ross Furlong joined them for a lovely three course lunch, together along with the Cruise Director and other members of staff to Saga’s head office.
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SALAD: Mixed Greens, Tomato, Carrot, Red Onion and boiled Egg
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MAIN: Roast Tenderloin of Black Angus Beef 'Provencal' Baked Potato with Chive Sour Cream and Sauce Bearnaise
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DESSERT: Strawberry Sensation Ice Cream
Having enjoyed their lunch, Harry, Anthony and Christian spent some time talking to Ross Furlong, Hotel Operations Director, Saga and were also joined by James Duguid, Commercial Director, Saga for a while, before they were welcomed to explore the ship more prior to disembarking.

Harry, Anthony and Christian were sure to visit the Ballroom, which they had not yet photographed and sat down observing the service and relishing the ambience as the new passengers began to embark.
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Newly embarked passengers enjoy welcome aboard drinks and treats in the Ballroom
Next they took a stroll out on to the aft decks and took the chance to enjoy a few games of shuffleboard together in the blustery weather on the upper decks behind the funnel.

Lastly they took one last stroll around the traditional promenade deck, before making their way back to reception to the gangway and disembarked Saga Ruby, having spent over six hours on board!
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Anthony and Christian playing shuffleboard aboard Saga Ruby
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Harry and Christian playing shuffleboard aboard Saga Ruby
They all decided to head to Town Quay, where they watched Saga Ruby depart City Cruise Terminal, Southampton, assisted by two tug boats due to the strong winds which had strengthened as the day progressed.
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Saga Ruby berthed at City Cruise Terminal
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Saga Ruby departs Southampton
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Saga Ruby approached Town Quay, Southampton
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my utmost appreciation and thanks to Saga for their allowing myself and Anthony and Christian to visit Saga Ruby before she leaves the Saga fleet in early 2014.”

He added:

“I am particularly thankful to Captain Wesley Dunlop for taking the time out of his busy schedule to allow me to officially present my brand new drawing of Saga Ruby. It is wonderful to hear that the drawing is now planned to be displayed aboard Saga Sapphire!”

VISIT OUR NEW 'OCTOBER 25TH 2013' PAGE TO VIEW OUR PHOTO GALLERY!

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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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