Access Guide
Summary
- The Squid & Anchor is a bar and entertainment area.
- Choose from 2 bars, with the premium gin and whiskey one being chargeable.
- Entertainment nights include live bands and quiz nights.
- The Squid & Anchor is located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 7..
- 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.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab)
- For information about the deck itself please click here (opens new tab)
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Entrance (Deck 7 - Aft)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 7.
- 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 height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 113cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
- The width of the opening is 214cm.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There are two entrances to access the Squid & Anchor on the port and starboard side of the ship.
Step(s) (Squid & Anchor)
- There is a/are step(s) located around the bar area.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the main bar and the window seating area.
- There is/are 1-2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Eating / Drinking (Squid & Anchor)
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is full table service and a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 118cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free access throughout.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- In this area there are coffee tables, sofas, high stools, tables, chairs without armrests, high tables, bench seats and armchairs available.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 113cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet, wood and laminate.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Gin & Whiskey Bar)
- There is a ramp/slope located at the rear of the Squid & Anchor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Gin & Whisky Bar.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Eating / Drinking (Gin & Whiskey Bar)
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Access
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- There is ramped/sloped access to the the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- Cabin cards are scanned for additional cover charges.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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Seating Area
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- The Gin & Whiskey Bar is located at the rear of the Squid & Anchor and shares the seating area of the Squid & Anchor.
- This bar specialises in 'Tasting' premium gins and whiskeys which are chargeable.
- You can choose and sample your selected drink and then discuss it with the bartender.