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Deck 3

Marella Explorer 2

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Blue Staircase - Forward)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 3 to 11.
    • There are between 14 and 21 steps between all decks.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift(s) (Blue Staircase - Forward)

  • The lift(s) is/are located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
  • There are 3 lifts in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 3 to 12.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on some lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
  • Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on some decks.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is fair on all decks.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair on all decks.
  • The clear door width is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 135cm.
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift controls are between 103cm to 145cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Lobby (Blue Staircase - Forward)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 3.
    • There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
    • The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels in the lobby are low to moderate.
    • Background music is not played in this area.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
    • There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the corridor from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Blue Staircase stairs and lifts and embarking and disembarking.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
    • Wayfinding signage does include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
    • Not all wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
    • There is not a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
    • There is pictorial and written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
    • There is a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
    • The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 78cm and 198cm.
    • The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
    • The touchscreen in vertical, and wall-mounted.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Corridors/Walkways

  • Corridors/Walkways View
    • These corridors/walkways do not give access to the cabins.
    • There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
    • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The narrowest width of the corridors/walkways is 150cm.
    • The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of vinyl.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Lobby area locations are indicated by colour coded flooring.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in corridors/walkways.
    • The colour contrast of the handrails is good.
    • Handrails are continuous throughout the corridors/walkways.
    • The handrails are at a height of 87cm.
    • Music is not played in the corridors/walkways.
    • There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; embarking and disembarking.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Wayfinding signage does not include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
    • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
    • There is pictorial and written signage for the facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways.
    • There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.