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The Terrace

Deck 11, Marella Explorer 2

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Entrance (Deck 11 - Aft of The Market Place - Starboard Side)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access View
    • 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)

  • Stairs View
    • 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.