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Indoor Pool

Deck 9, Marella Discovery

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Summary

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 9.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 115cm.
    • 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 200cm.
    • 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) both ways.
    • 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 160cm.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the first and second sets of doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Entrance (Outer Deck 9 - Aft)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the outer deck of Deck 9, to the aft of the ship.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 double width.
    • The width of the opening is 175cm.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately before and beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to Pool, Whirlpools and Sun Loungers)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located to the right or left as you enter.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the indoor pool, whirlpools and sun loungers.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located around the outer pool area.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the indoor pool, whirlpools and sun loungers.
    • There is/are 3 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 the recommended 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 easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are handrails on the right-hand side of the ramp as you enter from the right side.
    • There are handrails on the left-hand side of the ramp as you enter from the left side.

Swimming Pool (Indoor)

  • There is step-free access throughout the outer areas of the swimming pool.
  • The flooring in this area consists of vinyl.
  • This area has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The floor can become slippery when wet.
  • There is some 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.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
  • Background music is played in this area.
  • There is not a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
  • There is not ramped access into the swimming pool.
  • There is stepped access into the swimming pool.
  • There is/are 13 step(s) into the water.
  • The step(s) into the water is/are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s) into the water.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • There are handrails on the right-hand side as you enter the pool from the right side. There are handrails on the left-hand side as you enter the pool from the left side.
  • There is not a wet side chair available.
  • Shower facilities are available poolside.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a whirlpool in the swimming pool area.
  • There are steps for access to the whirlpool.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) to the whirlpool is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s) to the whirlpool.
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the whirlpool.
  • In this area there may be tables, armchairs, sun loungers and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Due to health regulations, those customers who are wearing nappies - including swim and pull-ups and those who aren't completely toilet trained are not permitted in any of the onboard pools.