anniese44 Posted February 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Do you need to put luggage tags on your carry on items also (for any reason) or just the stuff that you will be leaving for the cruise personnel to bring aboard? Can't find an answer to this. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saruman Posted February 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You aren't required to do so, but since you will be printing them out yourself, it doesn't hurt to print an extra tag or two and either attach to your carry on or slip inside, just in case you and it become separated during the check-in/boarding procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniese44 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for your reply. Can you also tell me whether it is a good idea to get the cruise luggage tag holders (like on Amazon), or is this an unnecessary expense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We always do anyway in case we set one down and forget it. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saruman Posted February 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for your reply. Can you also tell me whether it is a good idea to get the cruise luggage tag holders (like on Amazon), or is this an unnecessary expense? We haven't bothered. I print them out on thicker paper and then run a strip of package tape on them. Then I punch a hole in the ends and use zip ties, slipping a few more zip ties in the suitcase for the return. However, I have read a lot of folks' replies on other threads who swear by the commercial holders or who just staple the paper tags without any augmentation. Have yet to read of someone reporting problems AFTER the cruise. Your choice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusywillow Posted February 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for your reply. Can you also tell me whether it is a good idea to get the cruise luggage tag holders (like on Amazon), or is this an unnecessary expense? I use the tags and love them. If it rains, you will be glad you had them. I always put tags on my carryon just in case I misplace them, as well as inside my checked bags in case they come off. Never had them come off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniese44 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for the input. I never thought about reinforcing with packing tape (was concerned about the paper ripping off the luggage). That would work well and we have a bunch of zip ties.....you just saved me some money. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 3, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I use the luggage tag holders from favors by serendipity. Have had too much hassle getting the packing tape ones off. When not on a cruise they double as ID tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 3, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for the input. I never thought about reinforcing with packing tape (was concerned about the paper ripping off the luggage). That would work well and we have a bunch of zip ties.....you just saved me some money. :) When folded per the directions, I have found no need to use anything other than the zip tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytovacation Posted February 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I just got mine through aaa they had the ones that fit princess to a tee. If you belong to the club you should be able to walk right in and show them the id indicating your a aaa member and hopefully they will have them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRockers Posted February 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I just got mine through aaa they had the ones that fit princess to a tee. If you belong to the club you should be able to walk right in and show them the id indicating your a aaa member and hopefully they will have them for you. I'm a AAA member and would like to know what they charged you for the tags. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeachboy Posted February 4, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I never used commercial tags and never had a problem. I just staple them on. I do however have permanet luggage tag with name and phone number attached to my bags. additionaly I put printed tags inside my bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Turgidson Posted February 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Fold and staple, on both handles.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusywillow Posted February 4, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'm a AAA member and would like to know what they charged you for the tags. Thanks! The TA at AAA gave them to me for free, however they were not as nice as the ones I bought online. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallivanting Souls Posted February 4, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I had used some very thin ones that someone had given me here. Glad I had used zip ties to reinforce them. Before we even made it to the destination, the plastic was ripping. I tore them off the suitcases entirely before our trip back home. I guess I will have to invest in some heavy duty ones for future trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeachboy Posted February 4, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Has anyone bought the CC tags. I cannot tell the quality but if they are good the price is not bad. 2.50 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Use this kit (photo courtesy of chrysalis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted February 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Not required but it can't hurt. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted February 4, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Do you need to put luggage tags on your carry on items also (for any reason) or just the stuff that you will be leaving for the cruise personnel to bring aboard? Can't find an answer to this. Thank you. Not required ... but there could be an a situation where one of the bags you planned to carry gets checked. Especially if you take a bus, and the bags are off-loaded for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeachboy Posted February 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 4, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Has anyone bought the CC tags. I cannot tell the quality but if they are good the price is not bad. 2.50 each. Yes, they were excellent. Very good quality. Much easier to use than messing about with tape and ties. We put tags on our carry-ons as well, just in case. Edited February 4, 2015 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytovacation Posted February 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The travel agent from aaa gave them to me for nothing. Perhaps its because she assisted me with my cruise. It won't hurt to ask them, they may give them to you for free or even if you had to pay a few dollars they fit the princess paper tags perfectly. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It's kind of nostalgic, taking the old tags out of the plastic sleeves to put in the new ones. Last cruise was Oasis, which was glorious. Upcoming is Royal, which I expect to be a different kind of glorious. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniese44 Posted February 4, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thank you all for your help. I did call my local AAA office and the lady in there was clueless about what I was asking for. She said I should come in and look but she didn't think she carried anything like that......interesting. Guess I'll stop by and see - if they don't have them I'll just go with the tape and zip ties. Amazon wants $16 for 8 tags (plus shipping) and CC is about the same price. Would rather spend that on something else. Again - I appreciate everyone's help very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Orca Posted February 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2015 We have a flight to LAX before our Tahiti cruise and can't put ship tags on too early in the journey. I LOVED the idea of using zip ties and reinforcing the paper tags with packing tape. I got them all ready to go and they are in my carry-on for Papeete. Carrying a stapler seems funny to me, and like the previous poster, when I called AAA they were clueless. It's a simple and easy idea and the kind of suggestion that makes me love Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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