Access Guide
Deck Summary
- This deck is used for embarking and disembarking.
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; Broadway Show Lounge, Live Room, Live Casino, Atrium, Atrium Bar, Promenade and 47°.
- 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 (Purple Staircase - Forward)
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Stairs
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- 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 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 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)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 4.
- 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.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
- 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 (Promenade) from this lobby area.
- There is a/are very slight slope(s) to the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Broadway Show Lounge, Live Room, Live Casino and Promenade.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- 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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 70cm and 192cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
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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, high tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- The nearest seating is located within the Live Room.
Stairs (Atrium - Midship)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Atrium, midship on Deck 4.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 and 5.
- There are 22 steps between decks.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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.
Lobby (Atrium - Midship)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Atrium, midship on Deck 4.
- 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 good.
- 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 the Red Zone lobby from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Atrium, Atrium Bar, Live Room and Live Casino.
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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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 73cm and 193cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
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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, sofas, bench seats, stools, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- The nearest seating is within the Atrium.
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.
Lift(s) (Red Staircase - Aft)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
- There are 4 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 1 to 9.
- 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 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.
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Comments
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- On all lift lobbies there are also lift controls on the ship map stand, 100cm high.
- The Red Staircase lifts are the only ones which access Deck 1 (embarking and disembarking).
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 4.
- 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 good.
- 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 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 and the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
- There is a/are very slight slope(s) to the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Atrium, Atrium Bar, Promenade and 47°.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage does not include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- 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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 110cm and 179cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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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, sofas, bench seats, stools, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- The nearest seating is within the Atrium.
Outer Deck (The Promenade)
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Access to the Outer Deck
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- There is step-free access to the outer deck.
- There are automatic, double doors to access the outer deck.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm+.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
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Outer Deck
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- 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 not played on the outer deck.
- In this area there are tables, sun loungers and chairs with armrests available.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided on the outer deck.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is good.
- Handrails are intermittent throughout.
- The handrails are at a height of 110cm.
- There are waste disposal bins in this area.
- There is not a water dispenser in this area.
- Please be aware the tables and chairs are the designated smoking area.
Lighting levels are very low during the evenings and into the night.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.
Food and Drink Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- 47° - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Atrium Bar - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Activities and Entertainment Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Broadway Show Lounge - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Live Room - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Live Casino - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Ship Services Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Atrium - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Promenade - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).