Alsun Posted June 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Hi, We read somewhere that binoculars are available to borrow. Would anyone know what kind of size these are? We have a pair ourselves but these are quite heavy so we are considering buying a small, light pair of binoculars for our cruise but if the ones provided by Azamara are small & light we don't need too :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted June 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2018 They are small, very light (e.g. if you want to take them out for the day) though they are not the greatest quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsun Posted June 5, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Small and very light sounds good :) We're not that bothered about the quality as we have a good one to use on board, but it saves us lugging that one around whilst out & about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted June 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Ooops. Wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted June 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2018 In my opinion, they are awful. I have often found the lenses to be misaligned, giving double vision. If you can take packing the heavier ones from home and carrying them around then do. I’ve got some scenic trips later this year and early next and I’m taking my image stabilising ones. Weighty to carry, but worth it. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsun Posted June 5, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted June 5, 2018 In my opinion, they are awful. I have often found the lenses to be misaligned, giving double vision. If you can take packing the heavier ones from home and carrying them around then do. I’ve got some scenic trips later this year and early next and I’m taking my image stabilising ones. Weighty to carry, but worth it. Phil Oh, good to know. We will definitely be bringing our own heavier pair which I guess are average to good quality. We just weren't sure whether we should buy & bring an additional (cheap but) small, lightweight pair for excursions. Actually there is only one excursion where a light version would be easier to use, so I guess we might just either have to take the heavier one that day or "risk a double visioned Azamara one"... Sent from my SM-N950F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted June 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2018 In my opinion, they are awful. I have often found the lenses to be misaligned, giving double vision. If you can take packing the heavier ones from home and carrying them around then do. I’ve got some scenic trips later this year and early next and I’m taking my image stabilising ones. Weighty to carry, but worth it. Phil "Awful" is kind. Take yours with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted June 6, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 6, 2018 It's been our experience that cruise ship binoculars are really just toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahore Posted June 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2018 What everyone else said. I don’t know why they bother. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum60 Posted June 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Really good binoculars offer wonderful detail to what you have traveled a great distance to see. Inexpensive binoculars tend to be annoying drag along toys that are fun to give to kids but are usually disappointing. If you really want detail and views you'll always remember buy and bring the best binoculars you can afford and cry once. Quality binoculars tend to be heavy, rather large and often a nuisance to carry around but remember, a picture/view is worth a thousand words and memories last a very long time. I always bring mine when traveling to new destinations and people I share them with typically remark,"what a view!", "wow!" , "I need a pair like this!". Long short? Bring your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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