Luggage Tags? PAPER? STAPLED? Really???

[UPGrandma]

I print, laminate THEN take hole punch and punch holes in each end. Attach the tag to luggage handle with a zip tie. Easy to clip off when you are on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. :)

[Pam in CA]

I print, laminate THEN take hole punch and punch holes in each end. Attach the tag to luggage handle with a zip tie. Easy to clip off when you are on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. :)

I've "laminated" mine in the past with clear packing tape. You can use garbage bag twist ties to secure or buy plastic zip-ties. Quick, easy and cheap.

[shastatroy]

Princess wised up, they now sell the clear plastic luggage tag holders on board.

[raz455]

I fold the paper following the instructions but instead of stapling I put a couple inch piece of packing tape on that end. Then I punch a hole right where it says staple. I have a little plastic "leash" (kind of like a super strong rubber band) that goes through that hole and then that all goes on my luggage handle. Super easy. I've reused the leash dozens of times. I can get them ready at home and then put it on my luggage before we head to the pier.

 

I think I bought them at Office Depot in a kit for making your own luggage tags

 

 

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This is the best idea I have seen. I have been using a laminator at home and borrowing the stapler at the hotel but this idea seems to be simple, easy, and cheap! Thanks.

[Pam in CA]

Princess wised up, they now sell the clear plastic luggage tag holders on board.

Nahhh... they just saw a money opportunity. Follow the money.

[Pia1913]

Princess wised up, they now sell the clear plastic luggage tag holders on board.

 

 

Really? Haven't seen them. Then again, I bought four several years ago (from the other company) and they're still going strong.

[regnig]

Courtesy of chrysalis

 

 

You beat me to it, I was just going to look at one of our old roll call threads to grab Marc's picture! :D

[RickEk]

As an experiment on my last cruise, I folded the tags as directed and then stapled a couple of them on my bag before I left home. I had a couple of extras in case I needed them, but the tags survived the Flyaway bus to the airport, the flight to Houston, the transfer bus and both were still affixed when the bag arrived in my cabin... :) btw, the Princess folks at the transfer booth had a stapler available for those that needed it.

 

Sure I miss the document dance, but life moves on. The paper tags are not a problem...

[Cruiser from Kansas]

Just laminate and use - stronger than the old tags

[peety3]

Years ago, I bought a box of 200 low-end sheet protectors at Staples. We use them to protect bicycling route maps when we go on group rides. We also slide the 8.5"x11" Princess luggage tag into the sheet protector, THEN fold as prescribed, and staple (you've got six layers of sheet protector and three layers of paper now, so the tag is rather robust). Works like a champ.

[sashas_mom]

Google search for cruise luggage tag holders. Love the ones I use.

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[Pia1913]

Google search for cruise luggage tag holders. Love the ones I use.

 

I'm sure you do. ;) Hi Eileen.

[FireFighter115]

I always travel with a small roll of clear packing tape. Once the luggage tag is folded around handle of luggage I tape it to itself.

 

The tape is good for many things (lint roller, etc.). Also if I want to have a case of water or a 12 pack of pop I buy it at a grocery store, tape an extra luggage tag to it, and check it with the rest of my luggage.

 

FF115

[dchip]

Our TA sends them to us already printed and in plastic holders! Every cruise. So now I put two on every suitcase and one inside each checked bag.

 

Cheers, Denise.

[Seafoam Green]

I print, laminate THEN take hole punch and punch holes in each end. Attach the tag to luggage handle with a zip tie. Easy to clip off when you are on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. :)

 

 

This is my method, except that I 'laminate' with shipping tape. No problems and the bags arrive in our cabin safely.

[Nebr.cruiser]

I just use scotch tape, double-taping, and put them on before we leave the hotel to go to the cruise. I've never had any problems--they are stronger than you think.

 

The holders do look great, though--might have to try them.

[leavingocalaagain]

Google search for cruise luggage tag holders. Love the ones I use.

 

Search for cruise luggage tags by Favors by Serendipity at the amazon

 

Nice plastic holders

[DrivesLikeMario]

For the first time EVER, we had a tag get ripped off our rolling garment bag. I just used the clear packing tape on the tag, but really taped it well. I later found out they ripped off real easily. Next time, it's back to the laminating and using zip ties OR the plastic tag holders. Live and learn. :cool:

[Astro Flyer]

For the first time EVER, we had a tag get ripped off our rolling garment bag. I just used the clear packing tape on the tag, but really taped it well. I later found out they ripped off real easily. Next time, it's back to the laminating and using zip ties OR the plastic tag holders. Live and learn. :cool:

I bought the reusable luggage tag holders after a stapled/packing taped one nearly came off. After spending thousands of dollars on a cruise I can afford about $3 per reusable holder. ;)

[traveline]

All of your Premium cruise lines areusing the paper luggage tags you print. I bought reuseabe luggage tag holder less than $2. reuse for ever.

[sashas_mom]

I'm sure you do. ;) Hi Eileen.

 

Hi Pia,

 

Where are you off to these days? Hope to sail with you again.

Eileen

[iwannagocruisin]

Normally I just have the Princess people at the airport staple them on for me before I go to the transfer bus.

 

 

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[Aussie Gal]

Thanks to those who suggested Googling "Cruise Luggage Tag Holders "as I found a Company here in Australia that makes them at a very reasonable price so I have ordered some for our Princess cruise and some for our Celebrity cruise as they take a narrower sheet of paper.

 

It will save me having to pack the small stapler and everything will be ready to go when we leave home now instead of doing it on the day we board. Just one small thing we don't have to worry about.

 

Jennie

[Pam in CA]

Just FYI, I have a hard time stretching the plastic tie over the handle of my bag and then over the tag holder. Now, I just bring plastic zip ties that are much easier to use.

[jollyjones]

I cover my tags with packing tape, punch holes in the ends, and attach with cable ties - they are definitely strong enough - in fact, you must have something sharp such as scissors to remove them - I've tried pulling them off and I can't.

 

One time my luggage was delivered much battered and with my personal name tag ripped off but the Princess paper tag was still hanging in there!