Case Study

Captain Cook cruise fleet disability access review

Disability access on board the Captain Cook cruise fleet

The Captain Cook cruise fleet in Sydney underwent a comprehensive disability access review by our expert Disability Access Consultants, to assess and improve their vessels’ accessibility features. This review was aimed at ensuring equitable and dignified access for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair users, those with visual impairments, and those with hearing disabilities.

The vessels are used for a variety of events, including dining and entertainment, making it important to ensure that all passengers can enjoy the facilities with ease.

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What does disability access on a vessel involve?

Disability access on a boat refers to the design and layout considerations that allow individuals with disabilities to independently and safely board, navigate, and use the facilities on the vessel.

This involves features such as:

  • Boarding
    Providing wide, step-free gangways with handrails and ramps to allow easy access for wheelchair users.
  • Internal Movement
    Ensuring pathways are wide and unobstructed, with doors that can be opened with minimal effort.
  • Sanitary Facilities
    Installing accessible bathrooms with the appropriate height and space for wheelchair maneuverability, as well as tactile and visual aids for those with visual or hearing impairments.
  • Safety & Comfort
    Including tactile ground surface indicators, colour contrasts, and hearing augmentation systems to support passengers with a wide range of disabilities.

commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment

The disability access review of the Captain Cook cruise fleet highlights a commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all passengers. By addressing key areas such as boarding, internal movement, accessible facilities, and enhanced wayfinding, the recommendations provided ensure that individuals with disabilities, wheelchair users and mobility impairments can enjoy their experience on board with ease and dignity.

These disabled access improvements not only meet essential accessibility standards, but also align with best practices for universal design, ensuring that the Captain Cook cruise fleet vessels continue to serve as a welcoming, accessible experience for everyone.

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