Access Guide
Summary
- Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon has a range of treatment cabins where you can indulge in a full body massage or a rejuvenating facial.
Alternatively, if you fancy getting glammed up, pop in to the salon for a manicure or hair up-do.
Bookings can be made using the touchscreens or self-service kiosks located throughout the ship
Alternatively visit Oceans Spa & Beaty Salon to book an appointment at the reception. - Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon is located in the Red Staircase area, to the rear of The Glass House, at the aft of the ship on Deck 9..
- For opening times, please refer to the daily Cruise News or the information touchscreens situated throughout the ship.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Decks 5 and 9.
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Entrance (Deck 9 - Aft)
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of The Glass House, at the aft of the ship on Deck 9.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
- The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
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Reception
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- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 105cm.
- There is a lowered section of the reception desk.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Background music is played in this area.
- The flooring in the reception area consists of 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 with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
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Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- In this area there are bench seats available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Hair and Nail Salon
- There is a single, heavy, manual door leading into the Hair and Nail Salon.
- The door has an opening width of 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway.
- The flooring consists of laminate.
- The flooring in shiny in places.
- There are adjustable chairs and armchairs available in the Hair Salon area.
- There is a height adjustable foot spa/pedicure armchair in the Nail Salon area.
- There is a manicure desk at a height of 76cm within the Nail Salon area.
- There is a knee recess in the manicure desk that is 66cm high.
- The lighting in the Salon is moderate to good.
Medi-Spa Aesthetic Treatment Rooms
- There are 2 Medi-Spa Aesthetic Treatment Rooms located within the Hair and Nail Salon.
- The doors into the treatment rooms are 72cm wide.
- There is a lip on the thresholds of both doors.
- There are sinks within the rooms that are 92cm high.
- There is a treatment chair in one room that is height adjustable.
- There is a treatment bed in the other room that is also height adjustable.
- There is not a 150x150 turning space in either of the treatment rooms.
Changing Area (Female)
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Changing Area
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- The changing area that was surveyed is located along the Spa corridor.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- The flooring in the changing area consists of tiles.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
- There is an 80cm wide opening followed by a second 89cm wide opening between the lockers and the main changing area.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is 1 unmarked step leading into the shower cubicles.
- The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There is a vertical grab rail to the right of the seat.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
Steam Room (Female Changing Area)
- There is step-free access to the steam room.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the steam room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The steam room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The steam room has bench seating.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the steam room.
Sauna (Female Changing Area)
- There is step-free access to the sauna.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the sauna.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The sauna has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
Changing Area (Male)
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Changing Area
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- The changing area that was surveyed is located along the Spa corridor, at the aft of the ship.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- The flooring in the changing area consists of tiles.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
- There is an 88cm wide opening between the lockers and the main changing area.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- There is a threshold as you enter the shower cubicles.
- The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There is a vertical grab rail to the left of the seat.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
Steam Room (Male Changing Area)
- There is step-free access to the steam room.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the steam room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The steam room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The steam room has bench seating.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the steam room.
Sauna (Male Changing Area)
- There is step-free access to the sauna.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the sauna.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The sauna has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
Treatment Room(s) (Couples Suite)
- There is / are 8 treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Couples Suite.
- The treatment room surveyed is located in the Spa corridor, to the aft of the ship.
- There is step-free access to the treatment room surveyed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The flooring in this room consists of vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the room with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is a bed.
- The bed is adjustable.
- A mobile hoist is not available on request.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a 95cm high sink within the treatment room.
There is a standard shower with an adjustable shower head available in this treatment room.
There is a 9cm step leading into the shower.
There is a 51cm high flip down seat available in the shower.
The shower has grab rails available.
Room (Spa Relaxation Lounge)
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the room surveyed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- In this area there are armchairs and stools available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Background music is played in this room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The flooring in the room consists of carpet, tiles and wood.
- There is flooring in the room which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in the room with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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- There is a 92cm high counter with tea and coffee making facilities within the lounge.
Treatment Room(s) (3)
- There is / are 8 treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 3.
- The treatment room surveyed is located in the Spa corridor, to the aft of the ship.
- There is step-free access to the treatment room surveyed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The flooring in this room consists of vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the room with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is a bed.
- The bed is not adjustable.
- The height of bed is 65cm.
- A mobile hoist is not available on request.
- In this room there are armchairs available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a 95cm high sink within the treatment room.
There is a standard shower with an adjustable shower head available in this treatment room.
There is a 9cm step leading into the shower.
Stairs (Deck 8 - Deck 9 (Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon))
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located along the corridor at the aft.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 8 to Deck 9.
- There are 17 steps between decks.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- 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 moderate to good.