Access Guide
Summary
- The Veranda is an adults only seating area situated to the rear of the Spa and Gym.
- The Veranda is located on the outer deck of Deck 9, at the aft of the ship.
- 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).
Entrance (from Oceans Gym)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Oceans Gym, towards 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Entrance (from Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Spa Relaxation Lounge, at the rear of the Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are two identical entrances out to The Veranda from the Spa Relaxation Lounge.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Step(s) (Outer Deck 10 to The Veranda)
- There is a/are step(s) located on the outer deck of Deck 10, at the aft of the ship.
- The step(s) is/are used to access The Veranda.
- There is/are 18 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The steps do have open risers.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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.
Area (The Veranda)
- There is step-free access throughout this area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn.
- In this area there are armchairs, tables, sun loungers and pods available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the table(s) is 40cm.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- 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.