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Oceans Spa

Deck 11, Marella Explorer

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Summary

Entrance (Deck 11 - Forward)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 11.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 108cm.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the opening is 238cm.

Reception

  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the spa.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the reception desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • The flooring in the reception area consists of tiles.
    • There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are coffee tables, armchairs and bench seats available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left of reception.
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
    • This is a female changing area.
    • The flooring in the changing area consists of tiles.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is 1 unmarked 8cm step leading into the showers.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
    • There is no seat for the shower(s).
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • There is a clearly marked 3cm step leading into the toilets.
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.

Changing Area (Male)

  • Changing Area View
    • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left of reception.
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the changing area.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
    • This is a male changing area.
    • The flooring in the changing area consists of tiles.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is 1 unmarked 8cm step leading into the showers.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
    • There is no seat for the shower(s).
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • There is 1 clearly marked 3cm step leading into the toilets.
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.

Treatment Room(s) (Orchid Room)

  • There is / are 12 treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Orchid Room.
  • The treatment room surveyed is located in the reception area.
  • There is stepped access to the treatment room surveyed.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the treatment room surveyed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The flooring in this room consists of vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring in the room with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is a bed.
  • The bed is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on request.
  • In this room there are chairs with armrests available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does have background music playing.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a standard shower within the treatment room.
    • There is 1 step to access the shower.

Treatment Room(s) (Poppy Suite)

  • There is / are 12 treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Poppy Suite.
  • The treatment room surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access to the treatment room surveyed.
  • There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the treatment room surveyed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The flooring in this room consists of vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the room with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is a bed.
  • The bed is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on request.
  • In this room there are armchairs and sofas available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a standard shower within the treatment room.
    • There is a small lip at the threshold to access the shower.

Sauna (Horizon)

  • There is stepped access to the sauna.
  • There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the sauna.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
  • There is a 4cm high threshold to the Horizon Sauna.

Sauna (Herbal)

  • There is step-free access to the sauna.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the sauna.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.

Steam Room

  • There is step-free access to the steam room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The steam room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The steam room has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the steam room.

Steam Room (Salt Steam Room)

  • There is step-free access to the steam room.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the steam room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The steam room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The steam room has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the steam room.