Access Guide
Summary
- The Main Pool is an open-air swimming pool.
- Sun loungers are lined up along the water’s edge, while music and quizzes keep the atmosphere up.
- The Deck 9 Deck Bar is also nearby.
- The Main Pool is located on the outer deck of Deck 9, midship.
- 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 Deck 9 Deck Bar please click here (opens new tab).
Swimming Pool
- There is step-free access to the swimming pool area.
- 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.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
- 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 5 step(s) into the water.
- The step(s) into the water is/are not 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 a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- Shower facilities are available poolside.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) to the shower facilities is/are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s) to the shower facilities.
- There is a whirlpool in the swimming pool area.
- There are steps for access to the whirlpool.
- There is/are 6 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.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the whirlpool.
- In this area there may be tables, sun loungers and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
- There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
- Lighting levels are very low during the evenings and into the night.
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.
Area (Outdoor Seating - Islands)
- There is step-free access to the outdoor seating area.
- There is step-free access throughout this area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn.
- In this area there are chairs with armrests and tables available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the table(s) is 65cm.
- 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 vinyl.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- There are no potential trip hazards.
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Comments
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- The seating is used as a refreshment area, outdoor seating for Islands restaurant and for special events such as BBQ's.
- There is a self-service refreshments counter within this area at a height of 86cm.