mickiemac Posted February 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibbysnow Posted February 4, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Just curious, why do you want your luggage tags from your last cruise? Aren't you home now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzface Posted February 4, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I laminate them with the self-adhesive sheets from staples. Then in the hotel lobby as we are waiting to leave, I borrow a stapler and affix them to the bags. The porters can also tag your bags at the port, but make sure you give them a decent tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bflohr Posted February 4, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I just cover them with clear packing tape, hole them with a hole punch, zip tie em to the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipbound Posted February 4, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I just make about three copies and attach them to my luggage at the dock before I get on the ship. No problem yet. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutumbojimbo Posted February 4, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I just cover them with clear packing tape, hole them with a hole punch, zip tie em to the bag. We do this too, works great! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tncap Posted February 4, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2014 CruiseCritic sells luggage tag holders. They work well but obviously there are many free options as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rena921 Posted February 4, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! Don't put the luggage tags on prior to your flight. They will get ripped off. TKe some packing tape and use it to tape it around the handle prior to boarding the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykiddiewinks Posted February 4, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I ordered these for our last cruise - worked great and they are reusable. Much quicker than taping/laminating and no need for a stapler. Argh! Wont let me past the website, search Favors by Serendipity and then search cruise luggage tags. Edited February 4, 2014 by mykiddiewinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scm1063 Posted February 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! What's wrong with Kansas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_control Posted February 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What's wrong with Kansas? Usually, nothing. At the moment, it's getting hammered with snow! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted February 4, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I tape mine with packing tape and then borrow a stapler from the hotel desk to attach them before we leave for the port. If you're not getting there early, then just poke a hole and bring some string. One cruise I forgot to tape them but the paper was just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rena921 Posted February 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Usually, nothing. At the moment, it's getting hammered with snow! :D Ain't that the truth. We are currently at 7.5 inches here. I wish I was on a cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare2Believe Posted February 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) We just cover them up with clear packing tape and staple them around the handle of the bag before we leave home. Edited February 4, 2014 by Dare2Believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattyL Posted February 4, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I always print ours on card stock paper. After being folded, I staple them on. This makes them very durable. Never had any problems with them tearing or coming off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&J Posted February 4, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) We bought some cruise luggage tag holders off Ebay for a couple bucks each and they worked great for our cruise last week, held up well and should be good for years to come. Saves having to worry about them the morning of because if you're flying you can't attach paper ones before you go. If you're driving the packing tape/ stapling option is a good free option. Edited February 4, 2014 by L&J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 5, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! You can do both just before you get on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted February 5, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Great minds think alike, we also cover ours with tape and staple them on. I know the print your own tags is a major cost cutting savings for Carnival. Now I wish they would do away with all the art action ads on the thick paper, and even the spa and booze ads. Isn't the Funtimes enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted February 5, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! Just curious, why do you want your luggage tags from your last cruise? Aren't you home now? Don't know if that was a joke or not but I think the OP just couldn't remember "how" they did their luggage tags from their last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted February 5, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I ordered these for our last cruise - worked great and they are reusable. Much quicker than taping/laminating and no need for a stapler. Argh! Wont let me past the website, search Favors by Serendipity and then search cruise luggage tags. I bought the same ones from that company. They work great and are reusable and are well made. You can order them from Amazon as well. Here is the link to them on Amazon. I had a friend who was cruising close to the same time when I purchased these and we split the order of 8. http://www.amazon.com/Cruisetags-Cruise-Ship-Luggage-Tags/dp/B007UXMQXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391604140&sr=8-3&keywords=cruise+luggage+tag+holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted February 5, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I cannot remember what I did with the luggage tags on our last cruise. With them being paper, do you laminate them or put them in a luggage tag holder? I want to make sure they do not tear off and my luggage end up in Kansas! Hi Mickiemac :) I never use a staple on my luggage tags (as others do) because I don't want to take a chance in regard to the staple cutting the hand of a porter or longshoreman. I cover the luggage tags with strong clear packing tape. I use the same clear packing tape when attaching it to the luggage, instead of a staple. I also attach more than one luggage tag to a suitcase. Have never been able to rip off a luggage tag when using clear packing tape. Always have to remove them using a small pair of scissors we bring along in our emergency sewing kit. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313steve Posted February 5, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I do just what it says to do on the tag. Tri-fold them and staple them. That's all you need to do. If you're taping them up or putting them in a tag holder, you're just eliminating your own worries. Just about all of the cruise lines do it this way and if there was an issue, they wouldn't. Tri-folded paper is very strong and they work fine! No need to waste the extra effort or money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted February 5, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I do just what it says to do on the tag. Tri-fold them and staple them. That's all you need to do. If you're taping them up or putting them in a tag holder, you're just eliminating your own worries. Just about all of the cruise lines do it this way and if there was an issue, they wouldn't. Tri-folded paper is very strong and they work fine! No need to waste the extra effort or money! The only possible problem with just paper is if it is raining. I bought those plastic tag holders because we were traveling from Copenhagen and the port there is just a warehouse. There were recent reports of luggage sitting in the rain and the tags not being readable. You are correct that you are eliminating your own worries, I wanted to make sure my tags were good even in the rain and that I did the best I could to ensure that they arrived in my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scm1063 Posted February 5, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Usually, nothing. At the moment, it's getting hammered with snow! :D In Olathe. Think we got 14 inches. So ready for warm weather! Where are you in MO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_control Posted February 5, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2014 We live in Lafayette county, near Odessa. We got around 12 inches here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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