Access Guide
Deck Summary
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; cabins 10000-10177.
- There is not a standalone accessible toilet(s) located on this deck.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located by the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 11.
- There are not standard toilet facilities located on this deck.
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Stairs (Blue Staircase - Forward)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 5.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 3 to 12.
- There are between 15 and 21 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 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
- The stairs between Decks 4 to 5, and Decks 10 to 11 do not have open risers (photographs 1, 2 and 5).
- The stairs between Decks 10 to11, and Decks 11 to 12 do not have landings (photographs 5 and 6).
Lift(s) (Blue Staircase - Forward)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 5.
- There are 3 lifts in this location.
- The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 3 to 12.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
- Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on all decks.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair on all decks.
- The clear door width is 97cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 121cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are between 100-137cm high.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lobby (Blue Staircase - Forward)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 10.
- There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
- The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
- There is a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the cabin corridors from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; cabins 10000-10177 and the Blue Staircase lifts and stairs.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage does include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
- There is written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
- There is a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 80cm and 170cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen is vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Stairs (Red Staircase - Midship)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 5.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 to 12.
- There are between 16 and 21 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 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
- The stairs between Decks 4 to 5 do not have open risers (photograph 1).
Lift(s) (Red Staircase - Midship)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 5.
- There are 3 lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 4 to 12.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
- Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on all decks.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair on all decks.
- The clear door width is 97cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 121cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are between 93-139cm high.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lobby (Red Staircase - Midship)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 10.
- There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
- The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
- There is a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the cabin corridors from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; cabins 10000-10177 and the Red Staircase lifts and stairs.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage does include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
- There is written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
- There is a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 81cm and 171cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen is vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Stairs (Green Staircase - Aft)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 4 to 12.
- There are between 16 and 21 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 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
- The stairs up to the landing between Decks 4 to 5 do not have open risers (photograph 1).
Lift(s) (Green Staircase - Aft)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
- There are 4 lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The decks which are accessible by this lift are Decks 4 to 12.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift on all decks.
- Lift doors contrast visually with lift lobby walls on all decks.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good on all decks.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair on all decks.
- The clear door width is 97cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 121cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are between 93-133cm high.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lobby (Green Staircase - Aft)
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Lobby Area
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- This lobby area is located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
- There is step-free access throughout the lobby area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the lobby area.
- The flooring in the lobby area consists of carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- There are waste disposal bins in this lobby area.
- There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access the cabin corridors from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; cabins 10000-10177 and the Green Staircase lifts and stairs.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage does include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is a list of facilities available on this deck in the lobby area.
- There is written signage for the facilities within the lobby area.
- There is a/are digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the lobby.
- The digital wayfinding touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 82cm and 172cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- The touchscreen is vertical, and wall-mounted.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the lobby.
Corridors/Walkways (Cabins)
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Corridors/Walkways
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- These corridors/walkways give access to the cabins.
- There is step-free access throughout the corridors/walkways.
- There are some lips along the corridors/walkways.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The narrowest width of the corridors/walkways is 95cm.
- The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of carpet.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- Lobby area locations are indicated by colour coded flooring.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in corridors/walkways.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is high.
- Handrails are intermittent throughout the corridors/walkways.
- The handrails are at a height of 87cm.
- Music is not played in the corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There are some large open fire doors along the corridors/walkways. In the event of an emergency these will shut and be extremely heavy to open.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; cabins 10000-10177.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is braille and tactile signage for the facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways.
- There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.
Cabin (Double Inside)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 5047.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 60cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is high.
- The flooring within the cabin 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 cabin has a convertible bed which can be a double bed or twin beds.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the bed is 50cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a stool, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge and a hair dryer.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 clearly marked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet and shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
Cabin (Balcony)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Decks 8, 9 and 10.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 8104.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 60cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is high.
- The flooring within the cabin 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 cabin has a convertible bed which can be a double bed or twin beds.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the bed is 50cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a sofa, a stool, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and a balcony.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet and shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
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Balcony
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- There is a single, heavy, manual door with an opening width of less than 75cm for access to the balcony.
- The balcony door opens by sliding.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the balcony.
- The flooring on the balcony consists of vinyl.
- There are 2 chairs with armrests and a coffee table on the balcony.
Cabin (Large Balcony)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Decks 9, 10 and 12.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 9137.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 60cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is high.
- The flooring within the cabin 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 cabin has a convertible bed which can be a double bed or twin beds.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the bed is 50cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a sofa, a stool, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and a balcony.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet and shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
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Balcony
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- There is a single, heavy, manual door with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to the balcony.
- The balcony door opens outwards.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the balcony.
- The flooring on the balcony consists of vinyl.
- There are 2 chairs with armrests, a lounger and a coffee table on the balcony.
Cabin (Family Balcony)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Decks 8 and 10.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 10162.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 60cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is high.
- The flooring within the cabin consists of carpet.
- The cabin has a double bed, a bunk bed and a sofa bed.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the double bed is 50cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a sofa, an armchair, a stool, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and a balcony.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are low to moderate.
- The height of the bunk bed is 144cm.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet and shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
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Balcony
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- There is a single, heavy, manual door with an opening width of less than 75cm for access to the balcony.
- The balcony door opens by sliding.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the balcony.
- The flooring on the balcony consists of vinyl.
- There are 2 chairs with armrests, a lounger and a coffee table on the balcony.
Cabin (Junior Suite)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Decks 10 and 12.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 10052.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 67cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is high.
- The flooring within the cabin 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 cabin has a convertible bed which can be a double bed or twin beds.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the bed is 50cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a sofa, a stool, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and a balcony.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are low to moderate.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
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Balcony
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- There is a single, heavy, manual door with an opening width of less than 75cm for access to the balcony.
- The balcony door opens by sliding.
- There is 1 clearly marked step to access the balcony.
- The flooring on the balcony consists of vinyl.
- There are 2 chairs with armrests, 2 loungers, a coffee table and a table on the balcony.
Cabin (Executive Suite)
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Cabin Features
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- These type of cabins are located on Deck 10.
- The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 10032.
- The cabin surveyed is representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Other cabins may differ slightly in décor, design and size.
- There is step-free access to the cabin surveyed.
- There is braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the cabin door.
- The colour contrast between the cabin door and wall is high.
- The cabin door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 72cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal cabin door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the cabin walls and floor is medium.
- The flooring within the cabin consists of carpet and wood.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The cabin has a convertible bed which can be a double bed or twin beds.
- Although these type of cabins have similar features the bed types may vary slightly.
- The height of the bed is 58cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cabin.
- Additional features/facilities in the cabin include; a desk, a wardrobe, a sofa, an armchair, a chair with armrests, a stool, a coffee table, a TV, a telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, a chargeable minibar service, a fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and a balcony.
- The lighting levels in the cabin are low to moderate.
- This cabin contains a living area and a bedroom.
The living area contains a counter 79cm high, and a dining table 76cm high (photograph 2).
The bedroom contains a walk-in wardrobe (photograph 6).
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of features/facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- There is 1 clearly marked step to access the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
- The tap type at the wash basin is lever.
- There is a mixer tap at the wash basin.
- There is 1 step leading into the shower tray.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
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Balcony
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- There is a single, heavy, manual door with an opening width of less than 75cm for access to the balcony.
- The balcony door opens by sliding.
- There is 1 unmarked step to access the balcony.
- The flooring on the balcony consists of vinyl.
- There are 2 chairs with armrests, 2 loungers, a coffee table and a table on the balcony.
Outer Deck
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Access to the Outer Deck
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- There is step-free access to the outer deck.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the outer deck.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening(s) is 106cm.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
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Outer Deck
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- There is step-free access throughout the outer deck.
- The flooring on the outer deck consists of a plastic covering.
- The outer deck has not got a non-slip floor.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- Background music is not played on the outer deck.
- In this area there are tables and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided on the outer deck.
- The colour contrast of the handrails is high.
- Handrails are intermittent throughout.
- The handrails are at a height of 100cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this area.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.
- The outer deck is located at the aft of the ship on Deck 10.
Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Outer Deck Entrances)
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located leading to the outer deck from the entrance on the starboard side of the ship.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the outer deck.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located at both entrances to the outer deck.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the outer deck.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The entrance to the outer deck on the port side does not have a ramp on the outside (photographs 3 and 4).
Stairs (Outer Deck - 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 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14.
- There are between 15 and 20 steps between all 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 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.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are not provided on landings.