Access Guide
Summary
- At Oceans Spa enjoy facials, body wraps and massages, or enjoy a pamper at the beauty salon.
- There’s also a relaxation room, made-for-two suites, treatment cabins and ocean view infinity loungers.
- Oceans Spa is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 11.
- 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.
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Entrance (Deck 11 - Forward)
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Access
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- 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.
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Reception
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Changing Area
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- 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.
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Shower Facilities
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- 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).
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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)
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Changing Area
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- 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.
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Shower Facilities
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- 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).
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access
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- 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.
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Reception
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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.