Access Guide
Summary
- If you’re after something bubbly, Flutes is the bar for you. You can sip glasses of Champagne or Prosecco while listening to the sounds of a pianist.
It's split over two floors, and there are handy ‘push for bubbles’ buttons dotted around. Please note champagne is chargeable and not included in the All-Inclusive or Premium All-Inclusive package. - Flutes is located next to the Green Staircase lobby at the aft of the ship on Decks 5 and 6. The main bar is located on Deck 5 with additional seating on Deck 6.
- For opening times, please refer to the daily Cruise News or the information touchscreens situated throughout the ship.
- The standalone accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the male and female toilets next to Flutes and the Green Staircase lobby at the aft of the ship.
- For information about all toilet facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the deck itself please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about the ship itself please click here (opens new tab).
- For information about Deck 6 please click here (opens new tab).
Eating / Drinking (Deck 5)
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Access
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- There is step-free access to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- There is full table service and a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; online menus and handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- Cabin room numbers are taken or cabin cards are scanned for additional cover charges.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free access throughout.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- In this area there are coffee tables, sofas, high stools and armchairs available.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this area consists of carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Stairs
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located in the seating area.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 5 to Deck 6.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not 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.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Seating Area (Deck 6)
- The seating area is located next to the Green Staircase lobby area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 6.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are coffee tables and armchairs available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- The flooring in the seating 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.