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HARRY'S BLOG

Queen Victoria Ship Visit - December 2013

17/3/2014

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PictureQueen Victoria - Welcome Sign
On December 11th 2013, Dream Designs Colchester had the chance to visit Cunard Line's Queen Victoria, whilst the ship was berthed at Mayflower Cruise Terminal in Southampton.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was joined aboard Queen Victoria by Anthony Marshall and Christian Reay.

Harry had contacted Cunard Line a few weeks before to request permission to visit Queen Victoria to view his drawing displayed aboard in The Zone on Deck 10. 

In addition to this, our Volunteer@Sea, Stephen who originally present the drawing aboard in November 2009, on our behalf was also embarking Queen Victoria for his cruise. It was therefore the perfect opportunity to meet on board for lunch!

Cunard Line kindly agreed to grant us permission and the visit was made possible thank to Captain Peter Philpott and Michael Gallagher, Public Relations Manager, Cunard Line.

On the morning of December 11th 2013, Harry, Anthony and Christian arrived at Mayflower Terminal just before 10:30. Michael Gallagher had agreed to meet with them at Mayflower Terminal at 10:30 and escort them on board Queen Victoria.

Unfortunately boarding was slightly delayed as Michael Gallagher got stuck in traffic, due to roadworks in nearby Ocean Terminal, where he had disembarked Queen Mary 2.

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Visitors seen making their way ago the quayside to board Cunard Line's Queen Victoria berthed alongside Mayflower Cruise Terminal in Southampton
Upon boarding on Deck 2 just before 11:00, Michael Gallagher officially welcomed Harry, Anthony and Christian on board Queen Victoria and invited them to enjoy lunch on board and tour the ship at their leisure, ensuring they disembarked at 15:00 before the ship left Southampton.

Before touring Queen Victoria, Anthony & Christian took a moment to sign a book of condolences for Nelson Mandela, who sadly died on December 5th 2013.
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Anthony Marshall signs the book of condolences for Nelson Mandela
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Christian Reay signs the book of condolences for Nelson Mandela
Before starting their tour, Harry also wanted to check at the Pursers Office on Deck 1 if it was possible to gain access to The Zone on Deck 10 to view his drawing of Queen Victoria on display. The Chief Purser was kind enough to call a member of the Youth Team, who allowed Harry, Anthony and Christian into The Zone.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with his drawing officially displayed aboard Queen Victoria in The Zone on Deck 10
Having viewed Harry's drawing it was now time to start touring the many passenger amenities on board Queen Victoria. They started their tour on Deck 11, where they got to see the Queens Grill, Princess Grill, The Grills Lounge and The Courtyard, all exclusive areas for Grill passengers only.
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Princess Grill (Deck 11)
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Queens Grill (Deck 11)
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The Courtyard (Deck 11)
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Grills Lounge (Deck 11)
Next they made their way back down to Deck 10 and headed towards the bow on the outside deck, overlooking the Pavilion Pool. Whilst outside and  at the forward end of the ship, they took the chance to visit the Sports Deck on Deck 11.
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Pavilion Pool (Deck 9)
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Sports Deck (Deck 11)
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Sports Deck (Deck 11)
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Sports Deck (Deck 11)
Continuing their tour, back down to Deck 10, Harry, Anthony and Christian explored the Commodore Club, Admiral's Lounge, Churchill's Cigar Lounge and Hemispheres, all offering great views!
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Forward Stairwell (Deck 10)
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Admiral's Lounge (Deck 10)
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Commodore Club (Deck 10)
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Hemispheres (Deck 10)
Deck 9 was up next on their self guided tour of Queen Victoria. Starting at the forward end of the ship, Harry, Anthony and Christian had the opportunity to take a look at the Cunard Royal Spa & Fitness Centre, which included the Thermal Suites, Gymnasium, Hair Salon and HydroPool.
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HydroPool (Deck 9)
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Gymnasium (Deck 9)
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Thermal Suites (Deck 9)
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Hair Salon (Deck 9)
Continuing along Deck 9 moving aft, other venues which they toured included the Winter Garden, The Lido Restaurant and the Lido Pool at the stern. Next they made their way back to the Winter Garden, where they had arranged to meet with our Volunteer@Sea, Stephen Crooks, along with his friend Alan and mum Jean.
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Winter Garden (Deck 9)
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Lido Restaurant (Deck 9)
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Lido Restaurant (Deck 9)
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Lido Pool (Deck 9)
Harry, Anthony and Christian joined Stephen, Jean and Alan in the Lido Restaurant on Deck 9 and all enjoyed a wonderful buffet lunch together and had a lovely time discussing all of their upcoming cruises and ship visits.
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From Left to Right: Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester enjoys lunch aboard Queen Victoria in the Lido Restaurant with newly embarked passengers Alan, Stephen and Jean
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From Left to Right: Christian Reay, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Anthony Marshall enjoy lunch aboard Queen Victoria in the Lido Restaurant
After enjoying a well deserved break in the Lido Restaurant it was time for Harry, Anthony and Christian to continue their self guided tour of Queen Victoria, exploring Decks 2 & 3.

Starting on Deck 3, they explored the Midships Lounge, the Card Room, the Library and the magnificent Grand Lobby, before continuing forward along Deck 3.
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Midships Lounge (Deck 3)
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Grand Lobby (Deck 3)
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Card Room (Deck 3)
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Library - Upper Level (Deck 3)
Deck 2 was next, where they began midships, visiting the Queens Room, the Empire Casino, Royal Arcade before ending up in the Royal Court Threatre, .
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Queens Room (Deck 2)
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Empire Casino (Deck 2)
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Royal Arcade (Deck 2)
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Royal Court Theatre (Deck 2)
Heading aft, they continued exploring Deck 2, where they saw many of the other passenger amenities, including the Golden Lion Pub, the The Verandah, and the Champagne Bar to name just a some.
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Golden Lion Pub (Deck 2)
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The Verandah (Deck 2)
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Golden Lion Pub (Deck 2)
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Champagne Bar (Deck 2)
Finally at the end of Deck 2, Harry, Anthony & Christian entered the two-tiered Britannia Restaurant, taking a look at both the lower and upper levels.
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Britannia Restaurant - Lower Level (Deck 2)
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Britannia Restaurant - Upper Level (Deck 3)
Having now completed their self guided tour of Queen Victoria, Harry, Anthony & Christian took a short stroll along the Promenade Deck on Deck 3 and took the opportunity to take some more photos to add to each of their personal collections.
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Anthony Marshall on Queen Victoria's Promenade Deck
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Harry Cotterill on Queen Victoria's Promenade Deck
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Christian Reay on Queen Victoria's Promenade Deck
After their leisurely stroll around the Promenade Deck, prior to disembarking Queen Victoria they spent a few minutes playing a quick game or two of table tennis on Deck 9.
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Christian Reay & Anthony Marshall playing Table Tennis aboard Queen Victoria
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Harry Cotterill & Anthony Marshall playing Table Tennis aboard Queen Victoria
It was now sadly approaching the 15:00 and was time to disembark Queen Victoria. Harry, Anthony and Christian made they way down to the Grand Lobby on Deck 2, where Michael Gallagher was awaiting to escort them off the ship them back to Mayflower Terminal, to return their boarding passes.
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Queen Victoria towering over the quay at Mayflower Terminal in Southampton
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" I would like to thank Cunard Line for agreeing to welcome us aboard Queen Victoria. It was wonderful for me personally to finally visit the ship and I am proud to say I have now visited each of their magnificent Three Queens.

He added:

" It was great to meet with our Volunteer@Sea, Stephen on board who officially presented the drawing of Queen Victoria on board in November 2009. I was delighted to be able to view the drawing during my visit.

VISIT OUR NEW 'DECEMBER 11TH 2013' PAGE TO VIEW EVEN MORE PHOTOGRAPHS!

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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
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