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Deck 4

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Deck Summary

Stairs (Blue Staircase - Forward)

  • Stairs View
    • 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)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 4.
    • 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 and the Medical Centre from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Medical Centre and the Blue Staircase lifts and stairs.
  • Signage View
    • 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 173cm.
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Stairs (Red Staircase - Midship)

  • Stairs View
    • 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)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Red Staircase area, midship on Deck 4.
    • 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 cabins corridors from this lobby area.
    • The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; cabins 4010-4189 and the Red Staircase lifts and stairs.
  • Signage View
    • 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 84cm and 173cm.
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Stairs (Green Staircase - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • 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)

  • Lobby Area View
    • This lobby area is located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 4.
    • 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 4010-4189 and the Green Staircase lifts and stairs.
  • Signage View
    • 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 84cm and 173cm.
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the lobby.

Corridors/Walkways (Cabins)

  • Corridors/Walkways View
    • 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 some very slight slopes along the corridors/walkways.
    • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • 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 86cm.
    • Music is not played in the corridors/walkways.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • 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 moderate to good.
    • The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; cabins 4010-4189.
  • Signage View
    • 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 (Single Inside)

  • Cabin Features View
    • These type of cabins are located on Decks 4 and 5.
    • The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 4077.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • 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 low.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 56cm.
    • 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 (Single Outside)

  • Cabin Features View
    • These type of cabins are located on Decks 4 and 5.
    • The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 4049.
    • 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 safe.
    • The lighting levels in the cabin are low to moderate.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • 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 (Double Inside)

  • Cabin Features View
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • 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 (Double Outside)

  • Cabin Features View
    • These type of cabins are located on Decks 4, 5, 8 and 9.
    • The cabin surveyed at the time of the visit was 4030.
    • 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, a safe and a hair dryer.
    • The lighting levels in the cabin are moderate to good.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • 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 low.
    • 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 shower.
    • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.

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