Access Guide
Summary
- With its big sliding doors, you will feel like you’re eating al fresco at Beach Cove.
- Beach Cove is located on the outer deck of Deck 11, on the port side.
- 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 Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 6 and in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 11.
- 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).
Counter (Welcoming Desk)
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Counter
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- The counter is located at the entrance of Beach Cove.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The flooring in this area consists of laminate.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
Entrance (Beach Cove)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located on the outer deck of Deck 11, on the port side.
- 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) by sliding.
- 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 186cm.
Eating / Drinking
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Access
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- There is step-free access to the the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a buffet counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- Refrigerated snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 94cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free access throughout.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- In this area there are chairs without armrests, tables and bench seats available.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of laminate.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
- Swing seats are also available.