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Deck 1

Marella Discovery

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
    • All decks are accessible by these stairs.
    • There are between 16 and 26 steps between all 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift(s) (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • The lift(s) is/are located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
  • There are 4 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 1 to 9.
  • 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 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 172cm x 200cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is 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.
  • Comments View
    • On all lift lobbies there are also lift controls on the ship map stand, 100cm high.
    • The Red Staircase lifts are the only ones which access Deck 1 (embarking and disembarking).

Lobby (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 1.
    • There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
    • The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet.
    • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is low.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
    • Background music is not played in this area.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 115cm.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
    • There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the Medical Centre from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Medical Centre.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
    • Wayfinding signage does not include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
    • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
    • There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
    • There is braille, tactile and written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
    • There is not a/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Ship Services Access Guide(s)