Access Guide
Summary
- Perfectly positioned for pre-dinner drinks, 53 is just outside Latitude 53.
- A grand piano, disco ball, wall motifs, low level lighting and the most comfortable tub style seating make this a great spot to meet friends of an evening.
- 53 is located in the Green Staircase area, near the lifts, on 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 by the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 11.
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Eating / Drinking (Deck 5 Bar and Seating Area)
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Access
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- There is step-free access to the the bar.
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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.
- Staff can bring drinks to tables.
- 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 only played at certain 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 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
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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 armchairs, coffee tables, high stools and sofas available.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Stairs (Deck 5 to Deck 6 Seating Area)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the centre of 53.
- There are 17 steps between decks.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The steps do have open risers.
- The going of the step(s) is/are 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.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
- The seating area on Deck 6 can be accessed via the Green Staircase lifts at the aft of the ship.
Eating / Drinking (Deck 6 Seating Area)
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Access
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- There is step-free access to the the bar.
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Service and Menus
View
- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Staff can bring drinks to tables.
- 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 only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Seating Area
View
- 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 high tables, sofas, coffee tables, armchairs and high stools available.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 89cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.