Luggage tags question

[DimSum]

Hello.

 

I did the web check in and included in the paperwork are these paper luggage tags you can put on your luggage prior to getting to the port. Did anyone put on these paper tags on? Seems like the paper can easily rip IMO.

 

DH thinks it's a waste of time and should just let the agents do it when we get to the port.

But I'm nervous about losing our luggage.

 

Any thoughts? Should I go a tag our luggage?

 

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[pete98]

Our first cruise, I laminated and zip tied them. Then I ordered plastic sleeves from cruise critic's store that work great. There are other less expensive options from other online vendors. If you have time, you could acquire some

 

That being said, many people staple or tape the tags on and it seems to work.

 

Happy cruising!

 

 

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[max996]

I encased my luggage tags in clear packaging tape one time.

But, I still didn't put them on until we got our bags off the airplane. That seemed to work just fine.

[TIMBERCAT]

We also ordered clear tags but from Amazon, attaching them just prior to dropping them off at the cruise terminal. The clear tags are reusable may times.

 

 

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[Beamafar]

You can have the tags ready to attach - the guys at embarkation will attach them for you, if you're concerned. Though there's no need to be - they're pretty robust once the paper's been folded.

 

We have the plastic holders but have never seen the need to use them.

[cellfree]

We have cruised 10+ times and never had a problem Once you triple fold them as instructed they work fine. Simply put them on once you get to the port. (If flying don't put them on prior to flight.) Also what I do for my comfort level is I put two on each bag so that if one comes off another is there. Just a suggestion!

[mara93]

I laminate with tape at home so they're extra sturdy once folded. Works great.

[cruiseguyinorl]

You NEVER want to put them on prior to the flight. The cruiseline luggage tags have a bar code as does your airline luggage tags. No use having the automated luggage sorter at the airport getting confused with more than one bar code. And yes, before anyone mentions it, I realize the bar codes are different. But why take a chance?

 

I've always just stapled mine several times and never had any issues.

 

Bret

[DimSum]

Thanks for the replies. We will be driving to the port so I will have DH put the tags on after we park the car.

 

Thanks for all the tips. Very helpful

 

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[Cruisergal1208]

Thanks for the replies. We will be driving to the port so I will have DH put the tags on after we park the car.

 

Thanks for all the tips. Very helpful

 

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Will you not be dropping bags off with porters before parking car?

[VirginCruiser II]

In 50 plus cruises I've never had a problem with the folded paper labels. I wait until just before handing the suitcases over then deplorable them.

[VirginCruiser II]

should read as handing suitcases over then sellotaping them

[Beamafar]

should read as handing suitcases over then sellotaping them

 

 

..................... perhaps, deplorably? :D

[riclop]

Hello.

 

I did the web check in and included in the paperwork are these paper luggage tags you can put on your luggage prior to getting to the port. Did anyone put on these paper tags on? Seems like the paper can easily rip IMO.

 

DH thinks it's a waste of time and should just let the agents do it when we get to the port.

But I'm nervous about losing our luggage.

 

Any thoughts? Should I go a tag our luggage?

 

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We never had a problem , just staple them 6-7 staples .