Access Guide
Summary
- The Terrace is an open-air seating area at the rear of The Market Place where you can enjoy your meals and drinks in fine weather.
- The Terrace is located at the aft of The Market Place, 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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- For information about the deck itself please click here (opens new tab)
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Entrance (Deck 11 - Aft of The Market Place - Starboard Side)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located at the aft of The Market Place, on the starboard side of Deck 11.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Entrance (Deck 11 - Aft of The Market Place - Port Side)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located at the aft of The Market Place, on the port side of Deck 11.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Entrance (Deck 11 - Red Zone Lobby Midship)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located Red Zone Lobby Midship.
- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 159cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- At certain times a member of staff will be available at the entrance for assistance.
- There is a very slight slope at the entrance.
- There are 2 identical entrances on the starboard and port sides of the ship to enter The Market Place from the outer deck.
Seating Area (The Terrace)
- The seating area is located at the aft of the ship on Deck 11.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are high tables, tables, bench seats, chairs with armrests and high stools available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 65cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 109cm.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- The flooring in the seating area consists of a plastic covering.
- There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- There is/are not touchscreen(s) available within the seating area.
Stairs (Outer Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 - Aft)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located at the aft of the ship on both sides.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
- There are between 15 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 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 not a landing.
- These stairs take you from The Terrace on Deck 11, down to the Deck 7 area at the aft of the ship on both sides.