Access Guide
Summary
- The Dining Club is a fine dining restaurant with French inspired cuisine.
- The Great Musical Afternoon Tea is held weekly here which brings a touch of the West End, with dishes inspired by famous musicals.
- There is a charge to dine at this restaurant.
- The Dining Club is located in the Red Staircase area, midship on the port side of Deck 5..
- 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 5 - Midship)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Red Staircase area, midship on the port side of Deck 5.
- 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.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
- 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 76cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Desk (Welcoming Desk)
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Desk
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- The desk is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the desk.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the desk are moderate to good.
- The height of the desk is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Eating / Drinking
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is Fine Dining.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played during certain functions.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a charge to dine at this restaurant.
- Cruise cards are scanned for additional cover charges.
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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 chairs with armrests and tables available.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 78cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.