Access Guide
Deck Summary
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; Bar Eleven, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Kora La and Sushi Bar.
- There is not a standalone accessible toilet(s) located on this deck.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Decks 5 and 9.
- There are not standard toilet facilities located on this deck.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab)
Stairs (Red Staircase - Aft)
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Stairs
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- 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)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 11.
- 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.
- 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 played in this area.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access Bar Eleven, Kora La, Sushi Bar and Surf & Turf Steakhouse from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Bar Eleven, Kora La, Sushi Bar and Surf & Turf Steakhouse.
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Signage
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- 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 not a/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
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Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the lobby.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- In this area there are tables, armchairs, bench seats, high stools and chairs without armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- The nearest seating is located in Bar Eleven.
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 good 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.
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Comments
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- The Atrium lifts are the only ones which access Deck 11.
Entrance (Outer Deck 10 - Deck 11 (Bars/Restaurants))
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Access
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
Food and Drink Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Bar Eleven - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Surf & Turf Steakhouse - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Kora La - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Sushi Bar - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).