doglover3 Posted June 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I understand that most of the cabins have binoculars. Are these for use on the ship only or can they be taken on excursions? Are there no binoculars in the V! and V2 cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharTrav Posted June 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I just found this - https://www.theroamingboomers.com/how-to-choose-the-right-stateroom-cabin-suite-on-a-viking-ocean-cruise/. Binoculars are provided in all staterooms except Veranda. The question then is how to interpret "in-suite binoculars"? You can only use them in your cabin? But how would they know you've been so bold as to wear and use them elsewhere on board the ship or gasp! carried them off the ship? That's a good question. I'm in an email conversation right now with a Viking rep on a different topic. I could toss that into the queue. Shall I? I think I will. Stay tuned. [emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted June 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2017 They are small binoculars for you to take with you on excursions, etc. They are not a gift and you are expected to leave them in the cabin when you depart. You will find them in the vanity section of the desk. No binoculars in the V cabins, only DV and above. The binoculars are in the black case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharTrav Posted June 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2017 As always, Peregrina651, you are a pearl of great price! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted June 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 27, 2017 There is actually a list in the stateroom for how much you will be charged if items are missing...ie the soap dish, the tray for drinks, binoculars, hair dryer, robes, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharTrav Posted June 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 27, 2017 There is actually a list in the stateroom for how much you will be charged if items are missing...ie the soap dish, the tray for drinks, binoculars, hair dryer, robes, etc.... Never ceases to amaze me the number amd kinds of things folks swipe from hotel rooms. Altho - I must confess - I'm one of those who does make off with shower caps and really nice soaps (the limit of my thievery). In the case of the latter, if they keep bringing new soap bars each day, I either scoop up the new ones into my suitcase each day OR stack them up by the sink. At the end of the week, I toss the lot in my suitcase. I really miss Hyatt's white juniper soap; they're using something else now. Sniff! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover3 Posted June 27, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input. We may end up having to bring our own since we are in a V1 GTY, so we may not know if we've been upgraded until we get to the pier. I was just hoping to lighten our packing load, as we prefer to travel with carry-on only. I'm sure we will still be able to manage. Now we just have to hope that electronics are still allowed in carry-on! But that's another conversation! CharTrav, if you get any additional input from Viking, I'd love to hear what they have to say. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Gators Posted June 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 27, 2017 They are small binoculars for you to take with you on excursions, etc. They are not a gift and you are expected to leave them in the cabin when you depart. You will find them in the vanity section of the desk. No binoculars in the V cabins, only DV and above. The binoculars are in the black case. To add to Peregrina's answer, Explorer Suites and Penthouse Junior Suites have full sized binoculars (described by Viking as "Premium in-suite binoculars") instead of the compact ones shown in the picture above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover3 Posted June 27, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted June 27, 2017 ;);) To add to Peregrina's answer, Explorer Suites and Penthouse Junior Suites have full sized binoculars (described by Viking as "Premium in-suite binoculars") instead of the compact ones shown in the picture above. I can't imagine that we'll be lucky enough to go from our V1 GTY to a Penthouse Junior Suite, but that sure would be nice, for many reasons!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieEscapes Posted July 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We were on the Viking Sea in March in a penthouse veranda with the small binoculars. We didn't bring our own binoculars because there was a pair in the cabin. We were so disappointed with the quality of the Viking provided small binoculars. We are traveling on the Viking Sky in August in a PV room again and we will bring our own binoculars this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moatenote Posted July 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The included small binoculars are practically worthless---barely better than my own glasses! Take your own if you can. And we laughed when we read the list of what Viking would charge you if items went missing from your cabin--any guesses on the most expensive item??? The tissue holder will set you back $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharTrav Posted July 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The included small binoculars are practically worthless---barely better than my own glasses! Take your own if you can. And we laughed when we read the list of what Viking would charge you if items went missing from your cabin--any guesses on the most expensive item??? The tissue holder will set you back $250. To make even the mere thought of taking those items so painful you don't do it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover3 Posted July 19, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Guess I'll be bringing our own, but it will be nice to have the binoculars from the room for a backup. I don't want to have to bring two pairs, so DH and I can trade back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Never ceases to amaze me the number amd kinds of things folks swipe from hotel rooms. Altho - I must confess - I'm one of those who does make off with shower caps and really nice soaps (the limit of my thievery). In the case of the latter, if they keep bringing new soap bars each day, I either scoop up the new ones into my suitcase each day OR stack them up by the sink. At the end of the week, I toss the lot in my suitcase. I really miss Hyatt's white juniper soap; they're using something else now. Sniff! One of the less-cherished Yogi Berra quotes is: The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralfriend Posted September 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2018 See tomsportguides.com for very helpful port information in various ports in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2018 One of the less-cherished Yogi Berra quotes is: The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase! Haha, good one. Another Berra-ism appropriate to travelers going to tourist hot spots; "No one goes there any more, it's too crowded". :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted September 26, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2018 We've found the zoom feature on our phone's camera superior to cruise line binoculars and sufficient for casual viewing. On sailings where view is important we bring our Bushnells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 26, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2018 the binoc's in a DV cabin are toys .... forr reference: there was a document in the room with a price list for things you 'might like to have as your own' .... you know, towels and the like that disappear. I recall the toothbrush holder - a china sort of a thing was valued at $100 the binoculars $10 ...... I had decided no to bring any as there would be some in the room ..... bad move for me. (SKY, July) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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