Binoculars In Signature Suite

[tabooma al]

We recently read where binoculars are provided for guests in Signature Suites on the P-Dam, which means that's one less item to pack from home.

 

Has anyone used the HAL provided binoc's, and if so, do you know what size (power) they are?

 

We are booked on 3 back to back cruises in northern Europe in July/August.

 

Thanks,

 

Al Carter

[summer slope]

We recently read where binoculars are provided for guests in Signature Suites on the P-Dam, which means that's one less item to pack from home.

 

Has anyone used the HAL provided binoc's, and if so, do you know what size (power) they are?

 

We are booked on 3 back to back cruises in northern Europe in July/August.

 

Thanks,

 

Al Carter

They were very heavy and the strap was broken. I used the ones I brought more than the one provided. I could never get a good focus. JMHO

[OlsSalt]

In a recent Vista ship Signature suite - they indeed were large and heavy, top brand name but in excellent working order. Nice to have them readily available.

[kazu]

They are heavy and quite large, but they definitely do the trick.

 

I don't remember the magnification - it's o.k. Saves us bringing our own butI know a lot of people prefer to bring their's.

[NW SOUTHERNBELLE]

I also don't remember the power of the binoculars but they very were sufficient for viewing.

[pbnjrockette]

They were heavy and large but new with a strap. Used them to view the fjords! Prefer my lightweight ones for walking around and touring but was nice to have these to use in the cabin.

[Loreto]

We used the ones provided in our Vista Suite on the Rotterdam this year. They were very good, but heavy. Good for veranda viewing but too heavy to take ashore. Suite also had a large umbrella, not practical for touring.

 

Karen

[Harry1954]

We have always used the ones provided in the suite and they work very well. If you have any problem with them, you take them to the concierge and they replace them - which happened twice over the years for us.

 

harry

[doublebzz]

My guess they are 7X50's

[freestyling]

On the Maasdam last month they were 10x42. Nikon branded and ok for use on veranda but much too heavy for outside use

[OlsSalt]

On the Maasdam last month they were 10x42. Nikon branded and ok for use on veranda but much too heavy for outside use

 

That extra weight might be intentional ... .just so we don't take them outside the cabins .... and lose them. :cool:

[tabooma al]

Thanks to everyone who responded - sounds like the binoc's will work just fine for viewing from the balconies and decks of the ship.

 

Thanks also to Loreto regarding the comment about umbrellas - I had wondered if they were larger or smaller and now I have my answer!

 

Great group; appreciate the help!

 

Al Carter