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Oceans Spa

Deck 11, Marella Explorer 2

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Entrance (Deck 11 - Forward)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 11.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the opening is 224cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Reception

  • The reception point is located down the corridor and to the right.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the reception desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • Background music is not played in this area.
    • The flooring in the reception area consists of tiles.
    • There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are coffee tables, armchairs and stools available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

Changing Area (Male)

  • Changing Area View
    • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left of the reception.
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
    • This is a male changing area.
    • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
    • The flooring in the changing area consists of wood.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is one shallow step leading into the shower.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
    • There is no seat for the shower(s).
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are low to moderate.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
    • This is a female changing area.
    • The flooring in the changing area consists of wood.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a small clearly marked step 4cm high leading into the shower cubicle.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
    • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 205cm.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower(s).
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 46cm.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.

Treatment Room(s) (Daisy Room)

  • There is / are 12 treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Daisy Room.
  • The treatment room surveyed is located in the treatment room corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the treatment room surveyed.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the treatment room surveyed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The flooring in this room consists of wood.
  • There is some flooring in the room with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is a bed.
  • The bed is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on request.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • In this room there are chairs with armrests available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does have background music playing.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a standard shower located in the corner of the treatment room.

Swimming Pool (Infinity Pool)

  • There is step-free access throughout the outer areas of the swimming pool.
  • The flooring in this area consists of tiles and stone.
  • This area 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 in this area.
  • There is not ramped access into the swimming pool.
  • There is stepped access into the swimming pool.
  • There is/are 7 step(s) into the water.
  • The step(s) into the water is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s) into the water.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • There is not a wet side chair available.
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) to the shower facilities is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s) to the shower facilities.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.

Sauna (Male Changing Area)

  • There is stepped access to the sauna.
  • There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the sauna.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.

Sauna (Female Changing Area)

  • There is stepped access to the sauna.
  • There is a manual, light, single door to access the sauna.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.

Sauna (Infinity Pool)

  • There is stepped access to the sauna.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the sauna.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the sauna.

Steam Room (Infinity Pool)

  • There is stepped access to the steam room.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the steam room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The steam room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The steam room has bench seating.

Entrance (Hair and Nail Salon)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located within Oceans Spa, in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 11.
    • 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.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Reception (Hair and Nail Salon)

  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the reception desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • The flooring in the reception area consists of vinyl.
    • There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are tables, bench seats and chairs with armrests available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

Hair and Nail Salon

  • The flooring consists of vinyl.
  • The flooring is shiny in places.
  • There are some adjustable chairs and armchairs available in the Hair and Nail Salon area.
  • There is a height adjustable foot spa/pedicure armchair in the Hair and Nail Salon area.
  • There is a manicure desk within the Nail Salon area.
  • The lighting in the Salon is moderate to good.