Access Guide
Deck Summary
- Facilities/services available on this deck include; the Squid & Anchor, Platter, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Kora La, Aperitif, Broad Street Shops, Photo Gallery, and the Broadway Show Lounge (Upper Level).
- There is a/are standalone accessible toilet(s) located on this deck.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Blue Staircase lobby area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 7.
- There are standard toilet facilities located on this deck.
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- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab).
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.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are decks 3-12.
- 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 moderate to good.
Lift(s) (Blue Staircase - Forward)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Blue Staircase area, at the forward of the ship.
- 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 3-12.
- 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 medium 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 (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 122cm (4ft 5in x 4ft).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 height of the internal controls for the lift are within 94cm - 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to 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.
- 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.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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 is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access all services on the deck from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Broadway Show Lounge and Broad Street Shops.
- There is a standalone accessible toilet in this lobby area.
- There are standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
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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 braille, tactile and 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 60cm and 170cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Deck 7 - Blue Staircase - Forward - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the Blue Staircase lobby area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 258cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is an intercom alarm system in the toilet.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 64cm (2ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this toilet.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 98cm.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 85cm.
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Comments
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- The Emergency Communication (Intercom) System alarm was fully functional when surveyed (July 2023).
Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 7 - Blue Staircase - Forward)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located in the Blue Staircase lobby area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 112cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located in the Blue Staircase lobby area, at the forward of the ship on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 106cm.
Stairs (Red Staircase - Midship)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the Red Staircase area, midship.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are decks 4-12.
- 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 moderate to good.
Lift(s) (Red Staircase - Midship)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Red Staircase area, midship.
- 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 4-12.
- 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 medium 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 (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 122cm (4ft 5in x 4ft).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 height of the internal controls for the lift are within 94cm - 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to 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.
- 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.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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 is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access all services on the deck from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; Broad Street Shops, Aperitif, Surf & Turf Steakhouse and Kora La.
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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 braille, tactile and 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 60cm and 170cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the lobby.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- In this area there are tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, high stools and chairs with armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
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.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are decks 4-12.
- 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 moderate to good.
Lift(s) (Green Staircase - Aft)
- The lift(s) is/are located in the Green Staircase area, at the aft of the ship.
- 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 4-12.
- 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 medium 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 (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 122cm (4ft 5in x 4ft).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 height of the internal controls for the lift are within 94cm - 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to 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.
- 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.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the lobby are moderate to good.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is only played during certain functions.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this lobby area.
- There is a/are lipped threshold(s) to access all services on this deck from this lobby area.
- The nearest facilities accessed via this lobby area include; the Squid & Anchor and Platter.
- There are standard toilet facilities in this lobby area.
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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 braille, tactile and 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 55cm and 165cm.
- The touchscreen(s) can be lowered to an accessible height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a map of the ship located within this lobby area.
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Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the lobby.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- In this area there are coffee tables, tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, high stools and chairs without armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
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Comments
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- Occasionally there may be music in this area owing to its proximity to the Squid & Anchor Bar.
Standard Toilet(s) (Deck 7 - Green Staircase - Aft)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located in the Green Staircase lobby area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 117cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located in the Green Staircase lobby area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 7.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in these toilets.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 109cm.
Corridors/Walkways
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Corridors/Walkways
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- These corridors/walkways do not 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 129cm.
- The flooring in the corridors/walkways consists of carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lobby area locations are indicated by colour coded flooring.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- Music is played in the corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of 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 varied.
- The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include; the Squid & Anchor, Platter, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Kora La, Aperitif, Broad Street Shops, Photo Gallery, and the Broadway Show Lounge.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- 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 braille, tactile and written signage for the facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways.
- There is/are not digital ship information touchscreen(s) available within the corridors/walkways.
Outer Deck
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Access to the Outer Deck
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- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the outer deck.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the outer deck.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm+.
- The width of the door opening(s) is 82cm.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The doors are double width, but one is locked.
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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 wood.
- 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 armchairs, stools and coffee tables 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 98cm.
- There is not a water dispenser in this area.
- The facilities accessed via this outer deck include; a smoking area with armchairs and coffee tables.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided on the outer deck.
Stairs (Outer Deck)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located on the outer deck at the aft of the ship on Deck 6.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Decks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
- There are between 15 and 20 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 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 a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each deck are not provided on landings.
Ship Services Access Guide(s)
Activities and Entertainment Access Guide(s)
Food and Drink Access Guide(s)
- Squid & Anchor - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Platter - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Surf & Turf Steakhouse - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Apertif - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Kora La - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).