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Deck 4, Marella Discovery 2

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Summary

Desk (Welcome)

  • Desk View
    • The desk is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4, immediately before the entrances into the restaurant.
    • There is step-free access to the desk.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the desk are moderate to good.
    • The height of the desk is 98cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • The flooring in this area consists of carpet and tiles.
    • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Seating View
    • There is seating for the desk.
    • Access to the seating is obstructed.
    • There are sofas available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • There is 1 seat available close to each of the desks.

Entrance (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 222cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 240cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
    • There are two sets of double doors that can be used to access the restaurant.

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service.
    • Menu types include; handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available on request.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • In this area there are chairs without armrests and tables available.
    • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 69cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The flooring in this area consists of carpet and tiles.
    • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Central Area - Additional Seating)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located in the centre of the restaurant.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the additional seating.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located leading up to the additional seating.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the additional seating.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Stairs (Between 47° and Gallery 47°)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the centre of the 47° and Gallery 47° restaurants.
    • There are 22 steps between decks.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.