Access Guide
Summary
- The Sushi Bar is a long counter where food/drink is served by the chef/servers.
It is situated on the highest deck of the ship, to the rear of Kora La.
Sushi Bar is one of our Speciality Restaurants so reservations must be made in advance and there is a charge to dine here. - The Sushi Bar is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 11.
Step-free access to the Sushi Bar is via the Atrium lifts only.
The Atrium lifts give access to the lower level seating area of Bar Eleven, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Kora La and the Sushi Bar.. - 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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- For information about Kora La please click here (opens new tab).
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
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- The Atrium lifts are the only ones which access Deck 11.
Desk (Welcome)
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Desk
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- The desk is located between the Atrium lifts, on Deck 11.
- There is step-free access to the desk.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the desk are moderate to good.
- The height of the desk is 120cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
- Background music is played in this area.
- The flooring in this area consists of tiles.
- There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
Eating / Drinking
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Access
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- There is step-free access to Sushi Bar.
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Service and Menus
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- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Menu types include; large print menus (by prior request only) and handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is Sushi.
- Takeaway cups are not 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 only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- This restaurant is chargeable.
- Cabin room numbers are taken or cabin cards are scanned for additional cover charges.
- Reservations must be made in advance.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 82cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 76cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free access throughout.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- In this area there are stools available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is step-free access to Kora La from Sushi Bar.