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Deck 14, Marella Explorer

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Summary

Stairs (Outer Deck - Aft)

  • Stairs View
    • 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.

Stairs (Deck 12 to Deck 14)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located midship on Deck 12, on both sides of the ship.
    • The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 12 to 14.
    • There are 15 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 20cm.
    • 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.
    • This deck can also be accessed by the outer stairs at the aft of the ship.

Entrance (Deck 14 - Aft)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the aft of the ship, on the starboard side of Deck 14.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Room

  • In this area there are coffee tables and stools available.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the table(s) is 36cm.
  • Background music is played in this room.
  • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The flooring in the room consists of carpet and vinyl.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The rug shown in photograph 4 could be a potential trip hazard.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

Seating Area (The Hideout Terrace)

  • The seating area is located on the starboard side, outside the Hideout.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • In this area there are coffee tables, sofas and armchairs available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is 50cm.
  • Background music is not played in this area.
  • The flooring in the seating area consists of artificial grass.
  • The floor can become slippery when wet.
  • This seating area also has 2 hammocks.
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  • Comments View
    • The sofa, armchair and coffee table are also covered in artificial grass.