Access Guide
Summary
- The Atrium is an open plan seating area and is located at the heart of the ship, over five-storeys.
- There are panoramic windows, mood lighting, and Willy Wonka-esque glass lifts in this area.
- Low-key entertainment is held here, with an agenda that includes cabaret performances and cocktails with the captain.
- The Atrium seating area is located off the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 4.
- 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.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the deck itself please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about Atrium Bar please click here (opens new tab).
Seating Area
- The seating area is located throughout the Atrium.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are bench seats, chairs with armrests, tables, sofas, stools, armchairs and high stools available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 60cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 68cm.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- The flooring in the seating area consists of carpet and 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Stairs (Atrium - Midship)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Atrium, midship on Deck 4.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 and 5.
- There are 23 steps between decks.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The steps do have open risers.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
- Some steps become narrow as the staircase spirals.
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 lifts have 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 not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on some 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 poor on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair on all decks.
- The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 207cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- External lift controls range between 103cm and 128cm.
- 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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- The Atrium lifts are the only ones which access Deck 11.