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Brilliance of the Seas Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation

3/9/2013

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PictureRoyal Caribbean International's Brilliance of the Seas
On July 27th 2013, we had the opportunity to visit Royal Caribbean International’s newly refurbished Brilliance of the Seas, during a turnaround call at Harwich International Port.

Visiting Brilliance of the Seas were Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester.

Upon arriving at Harwich International Port at approximately 09:00 Harry and Gavin entered the Cruise Terminal and made their way over to the Passes Office. Unfortunately there had been a mistake with the visitors lists, so they were required to wait for a member of the ship’s security team to meet them.

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Passengers seen checking-in at Harwich International Port Cruise Terminal, before departing on their cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas
Sometime later they were met by a Security Officer, who they informed them that Julie Julie Sherrington, Guest Services Manager was coming to meet them and she would escort them both aboard Brilliance of the Seas.

Sadly it took over 2 hours before we were met by the Guest Services Manager in the Cruise Terminal. Harry and Gavin waited almost another hour before they were finally taken aboard Brilliance of the Seas. Julie Sherrington told them that the delay in boarding was as the Staff Captain was not ready until 12:00.
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Julie Sherrington, Guest Services Manager seen escorting Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester aboard Brilliance of the Seas
Upon boarding the vessel on Deck 4 they waited in the Centrum Lobby with Guest Services Manager, Julie Sherrington, whilst the Security Officers contacted the bridge. A short while later the Staff Captain came to meet with Harry and Gavin and welcomed them aboard Brilliance of the Seas, inviting them to the bridge.
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Staff Captain, Fredric Malmberg, seen escorting Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester to the bridge
On the bridge of Brilliance of the Seas, Harry was able to officially present his especially assigned drawing of the vessel to Staff Captain, Fredric Malmberg and 1st Officers, Krasimar Vasilev and Cesar Lopez. All 3 senior members of crew were very impressed with the drawing and the Staff Captain said they would endeavour to find a suitable place on board to display the drawing.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester officially presents his drawing of Brilliance of the Seas to Staff Captain, Fredric Malmberg and 1st Officers Krasimar Vasilev and Cesar Lopez on the bridge
Following the official drawing presentation, Harry and Gavin were allowed to explore the bridge and had the chance to sit in one of the command chairs on board Brilliance of the Seas.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester seen in one of the command chairs on the bridge of Brilliance of the Seas
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester on the bridge of Brilliance of the Seas
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester seen in one of the command chairs on the bridge of Brilliance of the Seas
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester on the bridge of Brilliance of the Seas
Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“I very much enjoyed touring Brilliance of the Seas and meeting with the Staff Captain and First Officers on the bridge. The bridge was amazing, very modern and sophisticated compared to others I have seen."

After exploring the bridge, Staff Captain, Fredric Malmberg invited both Harry and Gavin to enjoy lunch on board in the Windjammer Café on Deck 11 and informed them that they were welcome to explore the ship.

Unfortunately having boarded so late, the Windjammer Café would have been very busy and instead Harry and Gavin decided to explore the wide range of amenities available to guest on board, starting from the upper decks and working their way down to Deck 4 where they had boarded.
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Viking Crown Lounge (Deck 13)
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Rock Climbing Wall (Deck 13)
During their self-guided tour they had the opportunity to see almost all of the venues and amenities on board, including many of the new additions added in the recent refurbishment, such as the Poolside Movie Screen, Izumi, Rita’s Cantina, the brand new Pub, Chef’s Table and the R Bar in the Centrum.
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Solarium & Pool (Deck 11)
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Casino Royale (Deck 6)
Other venues they explored included the Viking Crown Lounge, Adventure Ocean and Video Arcade, the famous Rock Climbing Wall and nine hole miniature golf course, the Vitality At Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Solarium, Chops Grille, Casino Royale, the Mistrel Dining Room and more!
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Pub (Deck 6)
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Minstrel Dining Room (Deck 4 & 5)
Ending their extensive self-guided tour on Deck 4 at approximately 13:45, they made their way back to the Centrum Lobby to disembark the vessel.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester in the Centrum aboard Brilliance of the Seas
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester in the Centrum aboard Brilliance of the Seas
Before leaving Harwich International Port, Harry and Gavin both took the opportunity to have a number of photographs taken from outside the Cruise Terminal with Brilliance of the Seas berthed behind them.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with Brilliance of the Seas at Harwich International Port
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester with Brilliance of the Seas at Harwich International Port
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“ It fantastic to have the opportunity to visit Brilliance of the Seas and officially present my drawing on the bridge whilst on board! I was very impressed with most of the new additions which were added to the ship during the revitalization."

Visit our new JULY 27TH 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

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