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Squid & Anchor

Deck 5, 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 5.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 100cm.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the opening is 180cm.
    • There are two entrance areas either side of the Purple Staircase lobby area, that can be used to access the bar.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located ahead as you enter.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • 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.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service and a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Drinking straws are available on request.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and laminate.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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, armchairs, bench seats, sofas, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, high stools and tables available.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The flooring in this area consists of carpet, tiles and laminate.
    • There is some 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 lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
    • The seating in the squid an anchor is divided into four areas - next to the bar, rear, middle and at the front.
      There is step free access to the bar seating area.
      There is a steep slope leading from the bar seating area to the rear seating areas which are located either side of the bar.
      There is a steep slope leading from the bar seating area to the middle seating area.
      There is a slight slope leading from the middle seating area to the front seating area.

Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Middle and Front Seating Areas)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located next to the bar seating areas.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located either side of the middle seating area.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the front seating area and dance floor, the steps overcome a ramp with a slight gradient which leads from the middle seating area to the front seating area.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Rear Seating Areas)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located either side of the bar seating area.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located either side of the middle seating areas.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.