kate from atl Posted July 5, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi there- I'm just a bit confused on the luggage tag thing. We received "e-docs" from our TA for our cruise that leaves next weekend. On one page is what appears to be a "sample" luggage tag (with our room number on it). Are we supposed to color-copy this, cut out the tags and tape them to our luggage before we leave? Something else? Any advice appreciated, thanks! -K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 5, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi there-I'm just a bit confused on the luggage tag thing. We received "e-docs" from our TA for our cruise that leaves next weekend. On one page is what appears to be a "sample" luggage tag (with our room number on it). Are we supposed to color-copy this, cut out the tags and tape them to our luggage before we leave? Something else? Any advice appreciated, thanks! -K When you get to the airport/terminal, you can ask any RCI Rep/porter for blank luggage tags and then you can fill them in there and attach to your luggage. Having never received e-docs, I guess, if you have a copy machine available, you could make copies and then fold and tape them to your luggage. I would suggest you do this once you get to the terminal as they might become lost during your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted July 5, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I have seen some of the tags laminated as they will not last with normal paper I don't think. Or put the paper copy inside a clear bought baggage tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted July 5, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Porters carry blank and black markers. Adds maybe 45 seconds to your check-in process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidinglight Posted July 5, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I think I read that we're supposed to copy the info (cabin #, etc.)that's on the sample tag onto the real ones once we get to the pier. Will you by any chance be on Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadog Posted July 5, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 5, 2008 you should of recieved these tags in the mail,call t.a. and see if she has them,this is why i dont like the middleman:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate from atl Posted July 5, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Ok, sounds like we should just bring the e-doc sample tag and deal with it upon arrival. No, GuidingLight, we'll actually be on the Adventure this Sunday. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted July 5, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 5, 2008 you should of recieved these tags in the mail,call t.a. and see if she has them,this is why i dont like the middleman:rolleyes: You do not receive tags in the mail when you use E Docs. No matter if you book through a TA or direct with the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloha of the seas Posted July 6, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 6, 2008 once you arrive at the destination airport, I have found you usually have plenty of time to put the tags on the bags. If you are not going directly to the ship, but going to a hotel, you will still have time at the pier when you arrive to get the tags and place them on your bags. I kept a copy of the tag that came with my EDocs with my SeaPass. This way it was right where I needed it. Good Sailing, Murf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoster Posted July 6, 2008 #10 Share Posted July 6, 2008 love e-docs I print multiple copies & laminate , punch holes & cable tie to luggage...works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljoo Posted July 6, 2008 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2008 We, too received e-docs. I made copies of the page with the tag and had my daughter make tags out of them using a Fed Ex envelope and yarn. She cut the tag out, taped it to a piece of a Fed Ex envelope that was cut to match it's size. She used clear packing tape to seal it up from water, and then punched a hole in it to string the yarn through. Sorry for all of the detail, but I thought she came up with an ingenious way to secure our tags for check-in. We're driving so airports were not a problem. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytolose Posted July 6, 2008 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2008 love e-docs I print multiple copies & laminate , punch holes & cable tie to luggage...works great We did the exact same thing. It worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdicato Posted July 6, 2008 #13 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I also take sticker return address labels to apply the reverse side of each luggage tag. Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wieslaw Posted July 6, 2008 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Ok, sounds like we should just bring the e-doc sample tag and deal with it upon arrival. No, GuidingLight, we'll actually be on the Adventure this Sunday. Thanks everyone. Hi, Two weeks ago we sailed the AOS ( June 22 sailing). We had a 'guarantee' cabins, so there were no tags and we were not sure what cabins we will get ( they can be changed even at last moment). We arrived by taxi at the terminal about 11:30 AM. There was a very short line moving quickly to the sea terminal and another even shorter line ( 2 people ahead of me) to the port employees that take the luggage. They have the manifest of all the people sailing on that particular date. They looked up my name grabbed two tags, put the number of the cabin on each tag, extended the hand to get the tip, attached the tags to the luggage and put the luggage on a large cart ...... that was it .....it took about 2 minutes. Then we got in the line to the terminal, about 5 minutes later we were inside at the counter ( RCI rep / employee) getting our credit cards ( that we planned on using for the on board charges) scaned and getting our SeaPasses. About 5 more minutes and we were aboard the AOS. Enjoy your cruise. Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 6, 2008 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I also take sticker return address labels to apply the reverse side of each luggage tag.Darlene :confused: OK, I'm missing something here. Do you mean address labels with your home address on? I don't want to miss out on any good advice, but I don't yet see how this is going to help when I'm boarding the ship. 'Splain please? Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdicato Posted July 6, 2008 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Lisa, Yes, those sticky address labels have our home address on them...just in case. Whether the bags get lost or if they need to double-check the manifest for room numbers, it's just an extra precaution. Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoster Posted July 6, 2008 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I also take sticker return address labels to apply the reverse side of each luggage tag.Darlene Great Idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 6, 2008 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Lisa,Yes, those sticky address labels have our home address on them...just in case. Whether the bags get lost or if they need to double-check the manifest for room numbers, it's just an extra precaution. Darlene OK, that makes sense. Thanks! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted July 6, 2008 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2008 We needed tags for our AOS cruise (we had upgraded cabins prior to sailing). I went online to officemax and got clear luggage tags...typed our name and cabin number on them, they self laminate and then attached them right before we went on the ship. They worked great. I tried to find them in staples, officemax (stores) but couldn't so I ordered them online. They were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krausssj Posted July 6, 2008 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Kate, Come back to the meet & mingle thread for our sailing, we miss you!!!!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted July 6, 2008 #21 Share Posted July 6, 2008 :confused: OK, I'm missing something here. Do you mean address labels with your home address on? I don't want to miss out on any good advice, but I don't yet see how this is going to help when I'm boarding the ship. 'Splain please? Lisa Totally unnecessary. The printed luggage tags you get from the cruise line don't have your address on them, just your name and cabin number. Your own luggage tags have your address on them, I put ours inside the bag as well. We've gotten luggage tags at the port several times, it's not a big deal, they even have a pen to write your information on them. Unless there is a line, it takes all of a minute or two. People can print out the tags, laminate and attach them yourself if you really need something to while away the time while waiting for the cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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