Access Guide
Summary
- With a capacity of 1,000 the Broadway Show Lounge is big enough to compete with a Broadway theatre.
- Enjoy numerous shows and have a drink handed to you on arrival.
- The Broadway Show Lounge is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Decks 6 and 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 by 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)
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab)
- For information about Deck 7 please click here (opens new tab).
Entrance (Deck 6 Port Side - Forward)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on the port side of Deck 6.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 220cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a similar entrance on the starboard side of the ship on Deck 6.
Stairs (Deck 6 to Deck 7)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located beyond the Deck 6 Port Side entrance.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 6 to Deck 7.
- There are 15 steps between 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 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 a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
- The first 3 steps do not have open risers.
Entrance (Deck 7 Starboard Side - Forward)
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on the starboard side of Deck 7.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- 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 220cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- 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 224cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a similar entrance on the port side of Deck 7.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Broadway Show Lounge (Deck 7)
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- There is a member of staff available for assistance at the doors before and after performances.
- The doors give access to the back row (designated seating).
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Broadway Show Lounge Information
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- 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.
- In this area there are tables, high tables, chairs without armrests and padded bench seating with backrests available.
- There are tables available next to some of the seats.
- The surface height of the tables is 74cm.
- The lighting level before and after performances is moderate to good.
- There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
- The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) the back row (designated seating area).
- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 20 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting level at the steps during performances is low to moderate.
- The steps are clearly illuminated during performances.
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Designated Seating Area(s)
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- There is designated seating available.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located in the back row.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 8 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs may be left with you.
- The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the customer.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you/in front of you.
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Performances
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- No performances are captioned.
- No performances are signed.
- No performances are audio described.