Access Guide
Deck Summary
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; Broadway Show Lounge, The 19th Hole, Broad Street Shops, Atrium, Shop, Photo Gallery, The Coffee Port, Squid & Anchor and the Gin & Whiskey Bar.
- There is not a standalone accessible toilet(s) located on this deck.
- 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.
- There are standard toilet facilities located on this deck.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab)
- For information about Deck 6 please click here (opens new tab).
Stairs (Blue Staircase - Forward)
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Stairs
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- 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)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 7.
- 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, stone and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are good.
- 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 19th Hole and the Broadway Show Lounge from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; The 19th Hole and the Broadway Show Lounge.
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Signage
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- 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.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is 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 79cm and 199cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen in vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 7 Blue Staircase - Forward)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on Deck 7 next to the Blue Staircase and the 19th Hole.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
Stairs (Red Staircase - Midship)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, midship.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 to 11.
- There are between 16 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) (Red Staircase - Midship)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Red Staircase area, midship.
- There are 3 lifts in this location.
- The lift surveyed was Right Lift.
- 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 4 to 12.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls on any deck.
- 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 poor on all decks.
- The clear door width is 100cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 130cm.
- 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 146cm 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 low to moderate.
Lobby (Red Staircase - Midship)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 7.
- 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.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are good.
- 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 Broad Street Shops and The Coffee Port from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Broad Street Shops and The Coffee Port.
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Signage
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- 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.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
- There is braille, 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 178cm and 198cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen in vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Stairs (Green Staircase - Aft)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 to 11.
- There are between 16 and 18 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) (Green Staircase - Aft)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft 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 4 to 12.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls on any deck.
- 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 poor 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 113cm to 143cm 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 (Green Staircase - Aft)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 7.
- 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 good.
- 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 Coffee Port, Squid & Anchor and the Gin & Whiskey Bar from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; The Coffee Port, Squid & Anchor and the Gin & Whiskey Bar.
- There are standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
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Signage
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- 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.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
- There is braille, 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 79cm and 199cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen in vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 7 - Green Staircase - Aft)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship, outside the entrance to the Squid & Anchor on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
Corridors/Walkways (The Coffee Port)
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Corridors/Walkways
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- These corridors/walkways do not give access to the cabins.
- There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
- There are some lips along the corridors/walkways.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- Lobby area locations are indicated by colour coded flooring.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- Music is played in the corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; the Green Staircase lobby and Broad Street Shops.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.
Corridors/Walkways (Broad Street Shops)
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Corridors/Walkways
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- These corridors/walkways do not give access to the cabins.
- There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
- There are some lips along the corridors/walkways.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The narrowest width of the corridors/walkways is 204cm.
- The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of vinyl and stone.
- 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 some corridors/walkways.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is good.
- Handrails are intermittent throughout the corridors/walkways.
- The handrails are at a height of 110cm.
- Music is not played in the corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; the Red Staircase lobby and The 19th Hole.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.
Corridors/Walkways (The 19th Hole)
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Corridors/Walkways
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- These corridors/walkways do not give access to the cabins.
- There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
- There are some lips along the corridors/walkways.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of carpet and laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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 not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in the corridors/walkways.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- Music is not played in the corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; Broad Street Shops and the Blue Staircase lobby.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.
Stairs (Reception)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, midship of the ship.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 5, 6 and 7.
- There are between 18 and 20 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 not 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 good.
- This staircase goes from the reception area of the ship on Deck 5 to the Broad Street Shops located on Decks 6 and 7.
Outer Deck
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Access to the Outer Deck
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- There is ramped/sloped access to the outer deck.
- There are manual, light, double doors to access the outer deck.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening(s) is 85cm.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
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Outer Deck
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- 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 not played on the outer deck.
- In this area there are tables, chairs with armrests and bench seats available.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some areas on the outer deck.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is fair.
- Handrails are intermittent throughout.
- The handrails are at a height of 102cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this area.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.
Ship Services Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Broad Street Shops - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Photo Gallery - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Activities and Entertainment Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- Broadway Show Lounge - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Food and Drink Access Guide(s)
- The following facilities can be accessed from this deck.
- The 19th Hole - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- The Coffee Port - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Squid & Anchor - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).