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Deck 10

Marella Discovery 2

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Stairs (Purple Staircase - Forward)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 2 to 10.
    • There are between 16 and 26 steps between all 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 clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

Lift(s) (Purple Staircase - Forward)

  • The lift(s) is/are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
  • There are 3 lifts in this location.
  • The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 2 to 10.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
  • Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on all decks.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good on all decks.
  • The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 170cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Lobby (Purple Staircase - Forward)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 10.
    • There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
    • The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet and wood.
    • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
    • Background music is not played in this area.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
    • There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the outer deck from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; M Club, Baby Centre, Hideout, Gamer Zone and the outer deck.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided in the lobby area.
    • There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
    • There is Braille, tactile and written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
    • There is not a/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the lobby.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are tables, sun loungers and chairs with armrests available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • The nearest seating is located on the outer deck.

Stairs (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
    • All decks are accessible by these stairs.
    • There are between 16 and 26 steps between all 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

Lobby (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
    • There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
    • The flooring in the lobby 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.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
    • Background music is not played in this area.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
    • There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the Atrium lifts and the outer deck from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Atrium lifts and the stairs to Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Bar Eleven, Kora La and the Sushi Bar.
    • There are ambulant and standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided in the lobby area.
    • There is not a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
    • There is Braille, tactile and written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
    • There is a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
    • The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 85cm and 175cm.
    • The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
    • The digital ship information touchscreens are located opposite the Atrium lifts.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 10 - Red Staircase (Aft)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located either side of the Red Staircase lobby, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10. There is a button to automatically open the door, which is 118cm in height.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 56cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Deck 10 - Red Staircase - Male - (Aft)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilet in the Red Staircase lobby, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a male toilet. There is a separate female accessible toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 189cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Deck 10 - Red Staircase - Female - (Aft)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet in the Red Staircase lobby, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a female toilet. There is a separate male accessible toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 179cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are wall recess bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Lift(s) (Atrium - Midship)

  • The lift(s) is/are located in the Atrium, midship on Deck 4.
  • There are 2 lifts in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 4 to 11.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
  • Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on all decks.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good on all decks.
  • The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 220cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Outer Deck

  • Access to the Outer Deck View
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the outer deck.
    • There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the outer deck.
    • There are automatic, double doors to access the outer deck.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm+.
    • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • Outer Deck View
    • There is step-free access throughout the outer deck.
    • The flooring on the outer deck consists of vinyl.
    • The outer deck has not got a non-slip floor.
    • The floor can become slippery when wet.
    • Background music is played on the outer deck.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • In this area there are tables, bench seats, chairs with armrests, sun loungers and coffee tables available.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some areas on the outer deck.
    • The colour contrast of the handrails is high.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this area.
    • The facilities accessed via this outer deck include; the Observatory Deck, Deck 10 Deck Bar, Jogging Track, Minigolf and The Wall.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.

Stairs (Deck 9 - Deck 10 - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located at the aft of the ship.
    • There are two sets of stairs on the outer deck, either side of the Red Staircase lobby area.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 9 and 10.
    • There are 18 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 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 not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.

Stairs (Deck 9 Deck Bar - Deck 10 Deck Bar)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located next to the Deck Bar, ahead when exiting the Purple Staircase lifts on Deck 9.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 9 and 10.
    • There are 18 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 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 not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.

Stairs (Deck 10 to Observatory Deck)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located on the outer deck of Deck 10, at the forward of the ship.
    • There are two sets of steps either side of the ship.
    • There are 10 steps between decks.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are 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 not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not a landing.

Entrance (Outer Deck 10 - Deck 11 (Bars/Restaurants))

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the outer deck of Deck 11.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There are identical entrances either side of the outer deck.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on either side of the outer deck, towards the aft of the ship.
    • There is/are 18 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Step(s) (Outer Deck 10 - Deck 9 The Veranda)

  • There is a/are step(s) located on the outer deck of Deck 10, at the aft of the ship.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access The Veranda.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The steps do have open risers.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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