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Deck 14 - Forward

Deck 14, Marella Explorer

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Decks 12 to 14)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located at the forward of Deck 12, on both sides of the ship.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 12 to Deck 14.
    • There are 17 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 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.

Outer Deck

  • Access to the Outer Deck View
    • There is stepped access to the outer deck.
  • Outer Deck View
    • There is step-free access throughout the outer deck.
    • The flooring on the outer deck consists of vinyl.
    • The outer deck has not got a non-slip floor.
    • The floor can become slippery when wet.
    • Background music is played on the outer deck.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • In this area there are sun loungers, coffee tables and pods available.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided on the outer deck.
    • The colour contrast of the handrails is low.
    • Handrails are intermittent throughout.
    • The handrails are at a height of 101cm.
    • There are waste disposal bins in this area.
    • There is not a water dispenser in this area.
    • The facilities accessed via this outer deck include; private cabanas.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided on the outer deck.
    • Wayfinding signage does not include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the ship.
    • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.

Area (Cabanas)

  • There is stepped access to the Veranda Cabanas.
  • There is stepped access throughout this area.
  • In this area there are coffee tables and sun loungers available.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the table(s) is 24cm.
  • Background music is played in this area.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available.
  • The flooring in this area consists of wood.
  • The floor can become slippery when wet.
  • There are no potential trip hazards.
  • There is/are not touchscreen(s) available within this area.

Step(s) (The Veranda Cabanas to The Veranda)

  • There is a/are step(s) located on both sides of the cabanas.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Veranda.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The steps do have open risers.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.

Leisure Access Guide(s)