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Islands

Deck 9, Marella Discovery 2

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Summary

Entrance (Purple Staircase - Forward)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 9.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the opening is 222cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • The opening on the right as you face the restaurant is described above.
      The opening on the left is similar, with a width of 147cm.

Entrance (Outer Deck 9 - Forward)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the outer deck of Deck 9, to the forward of the ship, on the port side.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 double width.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance and over the threshold.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a buffet counter and a self service counter.
    • Staff can assist in bringing food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • Refrigerated snacks.
    • 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 .
  • Self-Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the main service counter is 82cm.
    • Other food/drink service counter heights range from 88cm to 102cm.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
    • The floor can become slippery when wet.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The salad bar counter is 82cm high.
      The soft drinks counter is 94cm high.
      The alcoholic drinks counter is 96cm high.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • In this area there are high tables, tables and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
    • The surface height of the tables is 93cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The flooring in this area consists of carpet.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

Area (Outdoor Seating)

  • There is step-free access to the outdoor seating area.
  • There is step-free access throughout this area.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn.
  • In this area there are chairs with armrests and tables available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the table(s) is 72cm.
  • Background music is played in this area.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available.
  • The flooring in this area consists of vinyl.
  • The floor can become slippery when wet.
  • There are no potential trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • The seating is used as a refreshment area, outdoor seating for Islands restaurant and for special events such as BBQ's.
    • There is a self-service refreshments counter within this area at a height of 86cm.