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Deck 14 - Aft

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Outer Decks 11, 12 and 14 - Forward)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located at the forward of the ship, on the starboard and port sides of Decks 11, 12 and 14.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 11, 12 and 14.
    • There are 17 steps between decks.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are not provided on landings.
    • These stairs only take passengers from Decks 11 to Decks 12 and 14 on the outer deck.
      There is no Deck 13 on this ship.

Stairs (Outer Decks 11, 12, 14 and 15 - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located at the aft of the ship, on the starboard and port side of Decks 11, 12, 14 and 15.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 11, 12, 14 and 15.
    • There are between 15 and 18 steps between all decks.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

Outer Deck

  • Access to the Outer Deck View
    • There is stepped access to the outer deck.
  • Outer Deck View
    • There is step-free access throughout the outer deck.
    • The flooring on the outer deck consists of a plastic covering.
    • The outer deck has not got a non-slip floor.
    • The floor can become slippery when wet.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Background music is played on the outer deck.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • In this area there are sun loungers and pods available.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some areas on the outer deck.
    • The colour contrast of the handrails is poor.
    • Handrails are intermittent throughout.
    • The handrails are at a height of 102cm.
    • There is a water dispenser in this area.
    • The facilities accessed via this outer deck include; The Veranda and Sun Deck.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.

Seating Area (The Veranda)

  • The seating area is located on Deck 14.
  • There is stepped access to the seating area.
  • In this area there are sun loungers and pods available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Background music is played in this area.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • The flooring in the seating area consists of a plastic covering.
  • There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • The floor can become slippery when wet.
  • There is/are not touchscreen(s) available within the seating area.

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