Access Guide
Summary
- The Hideout is a hangout spot conveniently situated next to the Gamer Zone.
- The Hideout is located in the Purple Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 10.
- 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 Gamer Zone please click here (opens new tab).
Entrance (Purple Staircase (Forward) - Hideout and Gamer Zone)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Purple Staircase lobby, at the forward of the ship on Deck 10.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There are handrails along the passageway between the two sets of doors at a height of 92cm.
Entrance (Hideout)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond the Hideout and Gamer Zone Main Entrance.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Area (Hideout)
- There is step-free access throughout this area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn.
- In this area there are high stools, stools, bench seats and high tables available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available.
- 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.
- There are potential trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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- The lighting of the hideout changes between different colours including red, blue, purple, and green at regular intervals.
- There is a small dance floor located at the front of the room.
- There is an air hockey table.
- There is a games console with a gaming chair.