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Gallery 47°

Deck 5, Marella Discovery

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Summary

Desk (Welcome)

  • Desk View
    • The desk is located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
    • There is step-free access to the desk.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
    • There are no 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 123cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
    • The flooring in this 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 some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.

Entrance (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 216cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 242cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
    • There are two sets of double doors either side of the Red Staircase lobby area, that can be used to access the restaurant.

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service.
    • Menu types include; handheld menus and large print menus (by prior request only).
    • 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 Italian.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are 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 .
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • In this area there are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and tables available.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The flooring in this 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 lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via 2 unmarked steps with handrails on both sides.

Stairs (Between Deck 4 and 5 in 47°)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the centre of the 47°.
    • There are 22 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.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.