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Deck Summary

• Facilities/services available on this deck include; Gallery 47°, Destination Services, Reception, Photo Gallery, Broad Street Shops and Squid & Anchor.
• There is a/are 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 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)

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Stairs (Purple Staircase - Forward)

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• 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.

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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.

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Lobby (Purple Staircase - Forward)

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• Lobby Area View
  • This lobby area is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 5.
  • 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 some 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 medium.
  • 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 a water dispenser in this lobby area.
  • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Broad Street Shops and Squid & Anchor.
  • There is a standalone accessible toilet in this lobby area.
  • There are standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
• 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 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.
• 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, high tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, high stools and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The seating area is located within Squid & Anchor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Deck 5 – Purple Staircase (Forward)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located near the Purple Lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 175cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • 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 available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 139cm 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can 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 are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 97cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 5 – Purple Staircase (Forward)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located near the Purple Lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Stairs (Atrium - Midship)

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• Stairs View
  • 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.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • The Atrium lifts are the only ones which access Deck 11.

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Lobby (Atrium - Midship)

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• Lobby Area View
  • This lobby area is located midship on Deck 5.
  • 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 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 the Red Staircase lobby from this lobby area.
  • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Destination Services, Reception, Photo Gallery and Broad Street Shops.
• 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.
• 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 and chairs with armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The seating areas are near to Destination Services and Reception.

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Stairs (Red Staircase - Aft)

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• 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.

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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 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 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 View
  • 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).

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Lobby (Red Staircase - Aft)

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• Lobby Area View
  • This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 from this lobby area.
  • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Gallery 47, Photo Gallery, Reception and Destination Services.
• Signage View
  • 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 105cm and 165cm.
  • 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.
• Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the lobby.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • In this area there are sofas available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Corridors/Walkways (Broad Street Shops)

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• Corridors/Walkways View
  • These corridors/walkways do not give access to the cabins.
  • There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
  • There are some lips along the corridors/walkways.
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of carpet and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
  • The colour contrast of the handrails is high.
  • Handrails are intermittent throughout the corridors/walkways.
  • The handrails are at a height of 105cm.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; the Purple Staircase Lobby, Reception, Destination Services and Photo Gallery.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.

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Food and Drink Access Guide(s)

• The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
• Gallery 47° - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Squid & Anchor - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Ship Services Access Guide(s)

• The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
• Reception - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Destination Services - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Photo Gallery - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Broad Street Shops - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).