It's Official!

Cunard's 148,000 tonne flagship Queen Mary 2 at sea

Dream Designs Colchester are delighted to announce another exciting upcoming event in their illustrious history of ship visits and voyages!

In June 2012, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill, will join Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 in Southampton, for a 5 night voyage around Northern Europe to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

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They will depart on the 5 night voyage from Southampton on Tuesday June 5th 2012, where Cunard’s Royal Rendezvous will take place to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen, with Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth berthed at the various cruise terminals.

Peter Shanks, President, Cunard Line, said:

" Since the launch of Queen Elizabeth this past fall, it has been remarkable to see the response to our ships as they tour the globe. As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are seeking unique experiences, traditional values and service excellence. Our unrivalled heritage and youngest fleet in the world are proving to be more popular than ever."

On June 6th 2012, Dream Designs Colchester will celebrate Harry Cotterill’s 18th Birthday, aboard Queen Mary 2 whilst on route to Rotterdam. What better way to celebrate after what will be a very memorable day for both Cunard and the City of Southampton!

The following day the vessel will berth in Rotterdam, followed by Zeebrugee and Le Havre the next day, where guests will have the opportunity to take an excursion to Paris for wonderful shopping and sightseeing. Queen Mary 2 will finally return to Southampton on June 10th 2012.

Dream Designs Colchester, were pleased to have booked this very special voyage with Reader Offers Ltd. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, was lucky enough to visit their office at Lexden House earlier this year in March, where he met with Peter Beadles, Charmain, Reader Offers Ltd.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, with Peter Beadles, Chairman Reader Offers Ltd

Reader Offers Ltd has become the world's largest and most successful retailer of Cunard. They have also been awarded the world’s largest and most successful retailer title for a number of other major cruise lines. When booking with Reader Offers Ltd, you can be sure to experience premium service levels from their team of experienced and knowledgeable cruise consultants.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" We were delighted to have been able to book our voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 with Reader Offers Ltd, especially after visiting their office at Lexden House last month. Our requests were dealt with smoothly and quickly by their team of consultants, and we were presented with great value for money deals too! "

Dream Designs Colchester first boarded Queen Mary 2 in July 2007, when we were invited to tour the ship by Stephen Payne ( OBE RDI MNM FREng HonPhD(Science) BScEng(Hons) FRINA Ceng Chief Naval Architect Queen Mary 2, along with a group of VIPs to tour the vessels various public spaces.

Left to Right: Stephen Payne ( OBE RDI MNM FREng HonPhD(Science) BScEng(Hons) FRINA Ceng Chief Naval Architect Queen Mary 2, Diane Cotterill & Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, aboard Queen Mary 2

In November 2010 Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill, joined Queen Mary 2 for a 2 Night taster voyage sailing from Southampton - Cherbourg - Southampton. Whilst aboard, Harry and his father were invited to the bridge to meet with Commodore Bernard Warner, where they had the opportunity to present Harry's drawing of Queen Mary 2.

Our drawing of Queen Mary 2, presented to Commodore Bernard Warner in November 2010

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" All of us at Dream Designs Colchester, are so excited about this fantastic news, of course my father and I particularly. We are really looking forward to our 5 night voyage around Northern Europe. It’s sure going to be a spectacular event, not only celebrating my 18th Birthday but also witnessing the Royal Rendezvous in Southampton the day before. "

He added:

" Dream Designs Colchester has had a loyal friendship with Cunard Line for and number of years now. So it’s wonderful to be able to celebrate this very special occasion with them. "

You can view our drawings of Cunard's fleet by visiting the following links below.

Queen Mary 2
http://dreamdesignscolchester.weebly.com/queen-mary-2.html

Queen Victoria
http://dreamdesignscolchester.weebly.com/queen-victoria.html

Queen Elizabeth
http://dreamdesignscolchester.weebly.com/queen-elizabeth.html

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For more information please Contact Us on the following details

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

Mobile: 07778940245

E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk