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Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon

Deck 9, Marella Discovery 2

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Summary

Entrance (Deck 9 - Aft)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Reception View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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)

  • Changing Area View
    • 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.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • 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).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • 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)

  • Changing Area View
    • 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.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • 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).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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))

  • Stairs View
    • 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.