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I bought a pair of image stabilization binoculars for my first Alaskan cruise in 2008 and still use them today as they are my favorite all round binoculars. 

I also own spotting scopes for terrestrial and astronomy viewing.  Spotting scopes are great but IMO a little bit two large when moving around the ship where binoculars are more compact and with image stabilization the ship's movement is dampened and gives a clear view of the target you are looking at.   

Spotting scopes and image stabilization binoculars can be pricey but if I had to go with just one for a cruise or all round use I would choose the image stabilization binoculars.  

Enjoy your cruise,
Rick 

The International Cafe is no longer open 24 hours, at least in the 11/27/21 cruise on the Ruby. 

Hours are 5am to midnight. 

HTH,

Rick 

Btw, the pre-cruise 50% off is available for both Platinum and Elites.