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Deck 4

Marella Discovery

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Purple Staircase - Forward)

  • Stairs View
    • 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 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 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)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 4.
    • 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.
    • There is 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 played in this area.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • 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 (Promenade) from this lobby area.
    • There is a/are very slight slope(s) to the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Broadway Show Lounge, Live Room, Live Casino and Promenade.
  • Signage View
    • 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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
    • The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 69cm and 188cm.
    • The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the lobby.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • The nearest seating is located within the Live Room.

Stairs (Atrium - Midship)

  • Stairs View
    • 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 low 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.

Lobby (Atrium - Midship)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Atrium, midship on Deck 4.
    • 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 high.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • 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 Red Staircase lobby from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Atrium, Atrium Bar, Live Room and Live Casino.
  • Signage View
    • 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 65cm and 185cm.
    • The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the lobby.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, stools, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • The nearest seating is within the Atrium.

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 low 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 4.
    • 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 high.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • 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 and the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
    • There is a/are very slight slope(s) to the outer deck (Promenade) from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Atrium, Atrium Bar, Promenade and 47°.
  • 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 a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
    • The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 102cm and 171cm.
    • The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the lobby.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • The nearest seating is within the Atrium.
      There are tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, stools, high stools and chairs with armrests available.

Outer Deck (The Promenade)

  • Access to the Outer Deck View
    • There is step-free access to the outer deck.
    • There is a/are very slight slope(s) 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 openings are 150cm+.
    • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • Outer Deck View
    • 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 not played on the outer deck.
    • In this area there are sun loungers, tables 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.
    • Handrails are intermittent throughout.
    • The handrails are at a height of 110cm.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this area.
    • Lighting levels are very low during the evenings and into the night.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.

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