Access Guide
Deck Summary
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; M Club, Baby Centre, Hideout, Gamer Zone, Deck 10 Deck Bar, Observatory Deck, Jogging Track, Minigolf and The Wall.
- There is not a standalone accessible toilet(s) located on this deck.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Decks 5 and 9..
- There are standard toilet facilities located on this deck.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab).
Stairs (Purple Staircase - Forward)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 2 to 10.
- 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) (Purple Staircase - Forward)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
- There are 3 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 2 to 10.
- 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 good 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 172cm x 172cm (5ft 8in x 5ft 8in).
- 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.
Lobby (Purple Staircase - Forward)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 10.
- 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 and wood.
- There is 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 outer deck from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; M Club, Baby Centre, Hideout, Gamer Zone and the outer deck.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided in the lobby area.
- 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.
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Seating Area
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- The nearest seating area is located on the outer deck, where there are tables, sun loungers and chairs with armrests available.
Stairs (Red Staircase - Aft)
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Stairs
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- 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.
Lobby (Red Staircase - Aft)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
- 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 and tiles.
- 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 high.
- 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 Atrium lifts and the outer deck from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Atrium lifts and the stairs to Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Bar Eleven, Kora La and Sushi Bar.
- There are ambulant and standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided in the lobby area.
- There is not 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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 67cm and 187cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The digital ship information touchscreens are located opposite the Atrium lifts.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 10 - Red Staircase (Aft))
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located in the Red Staircase lobby, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located in the Red Staircase lobby, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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Comments
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- The Atrium lifts are the only ones which access Deck 11.
Outer Deck
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Access to the Outer Deck
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- There is step-free access to the outer deck.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the outer deck.
- There are automatic, double doors to access the outer deck.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm+.
- The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
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Outer Deck
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- There is step-free access throughout the outer deck.
- The flooring on the outer deck consists of vinyl.
- The outer deck has not got a non-slip floor.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- Background music is played on the outer deck.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- In this area there are tables, sun loungers and chairs with armrests available.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some areas on the outer deck.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is high.
- There are waste disposal bins in this area.
- There is not a water dispenser in this area.
- The facilities accessed via this outer deck include; Observatory Deck, Deck 10 Deck Bar, Jogging Track, Minigolf and The Wall.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.
Stairs (Deck 9 - Deck 10 - Aft)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located at the aft of the ship.
- There are two sets of stairs on the outer deck, either side of the Red Staircase lobby area.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 9 and 10.
- There are 18 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
Stairs (Deck 9 Bar - Deck 10 Bar)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located next to the Deck 9 Deck Bar, ahead when exiting the Yellow Staircase lifts on Deck 9.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 9 and 10.
- There are 18 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
Stairs (Deck 10 to Observatory Deck)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located on the outer deck of Deck 10, at the forward of the ship.
- There are two sets of steps either side of the ship.
- There are 10 steps between decks.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The steps do have open risers.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is not a landing.
Entrance (Outer Deck 10 - Deck 11 (Bars/Restaurants))
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located on the outer deck of Deck 11.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are identical entrances either side of the outer deck.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on either side of the outer deck, towards the aft of the ship.
- There is/are 18 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Step(s) (Outer Deck 10 to The Veranda)
- There is a/are step(s) located on the outer deck of Deck 10, at the aft of the ship.
- The step(s) is/are used to access The Veranda.
- There is/are 18 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The steps do have open risers.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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.
Activities and Entertainment Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- M Club - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Hideout - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Gamer Zone - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Minigolf - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- The Wall - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Food and Drink Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Deck 10 Deck Bar - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Ship Services Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Observatory Deck - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Leisure Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Jogging Track - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).