Steve in Omaha Posted August 31, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2023 We fly into Vancouver the day before our cruise. I'm not going to attach the paper NCL baggage tags that I've printed off until the day our cruise starts. So how do you do it? Do you borrow a stapler from the hotel front desk on the morning you check out to board the cruise? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Steve in Omaha said: We fly into Vancouver the day before our cruise. I'm not going to attach the paper NCL baggage tags that I've printed off until the day our cruise starts. So how do you do it? Do you borrow a stapler from the hotel front desk on the morning you check out to board the cruise? Thanks You can use purchased luggage tag holders. If you are not a frequent cruiser, then just take a roll of scotch tape and tape the ends together. Prior to buying luggage tag holders, we used to put a strip of clear packing tape on our tags to make them more sturdy and tape the ends with packing tape. Example only https://www.amazon.com/Carnival-FUNMCAN-Waterproof-Essentials-Accessories/dp/B0C6MW9HRX/ref=sr_1_10?crid=39X0ULVTU4TOZ&keywords=cruise+luggage+tag+ncl&qid=1693526868&sprefix=cruise+luggage+tag+ncl%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-10 Edited September 1, 2023 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis1138 Posted September 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I got the plastic luggage tag holders with the steel 'key ring'. The paper tags can rip too easily, even with packing tape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted September 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I bought the luggage tag holders, but once when I had the paper ones on, the luggage porter said those rip off easily and he wrote up the luggage tag he had and replaced mine with his. You can have a porter do that at the dock when you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloAlaska Posted September 1, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Another vote for luggage tag holders. Just make sure you get the right size since different lines use different sizes and sometimes amazon listings can be misleading as to which lines it’s sized for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 1, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Ellis1138 said: I got the plastic luggage tag holders with the steel 'key ring'. The paper tags can rip too easily, even with packing tape. Only some have the steel key ring. Be sure the ones you get have those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calyn2323 Posted September 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I borrow a stapler from the front desk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramaofthepast Posted September 1, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I cover paper tags with clear tape, hole punch the ends and use a twist tie to hold it in place. It works like a charm. Just don't put it on the bags until you have finished traveling! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted September 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, panoramaofthepast said: I cover paper tags with clear tape, hole punch the ends and use a twist tie to hold it in place. It works like a charm. Just don't put it on the bags until you have finished traveling! A twist tie? Like I use on the produce bags at the grocery store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davencl Posted September 2, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) I use the plastic zip lock bag tag holders from Alaska airlines. Edited September 2, 2023 by davencl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted September 2, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2023 just print your tags off with a sturdier stock paper, wait until youre ready to go to the port, and i agree, borrow a stapler from the hotel, or bring along a small one for personal use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2023 You can always get tags from the porters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewingman Posted September 2, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2023 58 minutes ago, zqvol said: You can always get tags from the porters Yeah I don't even bother preparing my own. In general, I'm an overthinker but I don't think this is something to worry about. I also don't have a color printer at home (and don't want to print it at work) and don't want to worry about finding a stapler on vacation. The porters are prepared for the unprepared - of which in this manner.. I am one of those. Enjoy your vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 2, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, cruisewingman said: Yeah I don't even bother preparing my own. In general, I'm an overthinker but I don't think this is something to worry about. I also don't have a color printer at home (and don't want to print it at work) and don't want to worry about finding a stapler on vacation. The porters are prepared for the unprepared - of which in this manner.. I am one of those. Enjoy your vacation! As pointed out, the colors are irrelevant. They only indicate the ship you are on, which is printed in big, bold letters on the tag. B/W printing is fine. Edited September 2, 2023 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted September 2, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Get a sticky one from a porter. That's what we do even though NCL always sends us luggage tags. We have forgotten them at home on 2 or 3 of our 4 sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Omaha Posted September 2, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted September 2, 2023 16 hours ago, davencl said: I use the plastic zip lock bag tag holders from Alaska airlines. I've never flown Alaska airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted September 2, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 7:37 PM, Steve in Omaha said: We fly into Vancouver the day before our cruise. I'm not going to attach the paper NCL baggage tags that I've printed off until the day our cruise starts. So how do you do it? Do you borrow a stapler from the hotel front desk on the morning you check out to board the cruise? Thanks That's exactly what I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted September 2, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Like others - I have plastic bag holders with steel cable rings. The holders I have are JUST big enough for NCL tags, I use a paper cutter at work or scissors at home to trim the excess paper off so they fit in the sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 2, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve in Omaha said: I've never flown Alaska airlines. You can get something similar on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammyLove Posted September 2, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2023 We got our tag holders from Amazon this week! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted September 2, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2023 We have been using plastic bag tag holders with the old Cruise Critic logo on them for years. They have held up very well. Very easy to slip NCL tags inside of them. Have used them for tags we have printed and also for tags NCL has mailed us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramaofthepast Posted September 2, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2023 23 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said: A twist tie? Like I use on the produce bags at the grocery store? Exactly. My dry cleaner uses them to connect hangers, so I have plenty, but the grocery store works, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted September 3, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 3, 2023 11 hours ago, Sand and Seas said: We have been using plastic bag tag holders with the old Cruise Critic logo on them for years. They have held up very well. Very easy to slip NCL tags inside of them. Have used them for tags we have printed and also for tags NCL has mailed us. The same is true for us! I remarked to DH (last night) that we've been using our set for at least 7 years, and they still look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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