Access Guide
Summary
- Latitude 53 is the ship’s main restaurant, and it’s spread across two decks. It’s all waiter service here, and the floor-to-ceiling windows mean the views are top class. Menu-wise, expect a selection of your favourite dishes.
- Latitude 53 is located in the Green Staircase lobby area, at the aft of the ship on Decks 5 and 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 in the Green Staircase lobby area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 6.
- 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).
Entrance (Deck 5 - Green Staircase - Aft)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Green Staircase area, on either side of the lobby at the aft of the ship on Deck 5.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a very slight slope just after the doors.
Eating / Drinking (Deck 5)
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Service and Menus
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- There is full table service.
- Menu types include; handheld menus and online menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is traditional dishes with a modern twist.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
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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 chairs with armrests and tables available.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this 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 lighting levels are moderate to good.
Stairs (Deck 5 to Deck 6)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located at the centre of the dining area.
- The decks which are accessible by stairs are Deck 5 to Deck 6.
- There are 19 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 clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not 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.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Entrance (Deck 6 - Green Staircase - Aft)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Green Staircase area, on either side of the lobby at the aft of the ship on Deck 6.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) at this entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
Eating / Drinking (Deck 6)
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Service and Menus
View
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include; handheld menus and online menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is traditional dishes with a modern twist.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
-
Seating Area
View
- 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 tables and chairs with armrests available.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The flooring in this 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 lighting levels are moderate to good.