Access Guide
Summary
- This Adults only bar’s got a hidden-away feel to it, and once you find it, you won’t want to leave. The menu’s full of unique cocktails, most of which you won’t find elsewhere on the ship, and in the evenings, you can expect live music and immersive entertainment.
Just so you know, the latter costs a little extra, and you’ll have to pre-book if you want to drink here. - The Exchange is located next to the Red Staircase lobby area, midship on Deck 8.
- 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 next to the Red Staircase lobby area, midship on Deck 11.
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Entrance (Deck 8 - Red Staircase - Midship)
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Access
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- This information is for the entrance located on the port side of the ship, off the Red Staircase, midship on Deck 8.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not 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 double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the opening is 149cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the opening is 149cm.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the first set of doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Eating / Drinking
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- 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; handheld menus and online menus.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are 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 .
- 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 118cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
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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, bench seats, stools, high stools, high tables and chairs without armrests available.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 47cm.
- The surface height of the tables is 112cm.
- Some 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 low to moderate.