Attaching luggage tags

[rgmacm]

How do you attach luggage tags to luggage if you don't have one of the nice tag holders? (asking for my parents who are cruising with us in a week....) In their excitement, they bought some, but didn't realize the size they needed to be...the ones they bought are too small. :(

Fyi, There's no time to order anything online...our cruise is next week.

Just wondering what other people do... :)

Edited January 19, 2016 by rgmacm

[rufflesmom]

Cover luggage tags with packing tape (after folding per instructions), punch hole in top and attach with electric ties.

[mrpayroll]

Do what it says on the tag, Fold, then tape or staple..:)

[sanmarcosman]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2203820&highlight=attaching+luggage+tags

[Pesh]

We don't use those holders. I just print them out on thicker paper and staple it like it says to. I also put a copy of the tags inside each suitcase just in case.

[crooooze]

Just fold and staple, as shown on the tag. I have never had one get torn off.

But just to be safe, print an extra one and stick it in the front zipper pocket.

Easy peasy.

[ladygal4.4]

Follow the instructions. Don't forget your stapler

 

 

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[HomerCF44]

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[ATL_Miami_Cruiser]

Fold on the dotted lines and electrical tape the ends together always works for me. Duct tape or staples will work as well.

[RHilla619]

Simply follow the directions on the paper, fold and loop it through a handle on the bag and staple the tag together. I also put some clear packing tape on it to make it a little more sturdy.

[zqvol]

How do you attach luggage tags to luggage if you don't have one of the nice tag holders? (asking for my parents who are cruising with us in a week....) In their excitement, they bought some, but didn't realize the size they needed to be...the ones they bought are too small. :(

Fyi, There's no time to order anything online...our cruise is next week.

Just wondering what other people do... :)

 

 

Don't even try. The porters will have luggage tags. When you check your bags, get the tags from them, write your name and cabin numbers. They have elastic tags and easily go around a handle.

Edited January 19, 2016 by zqvol

[evandbob]

Simply follow the directions on the paper, fold and loop it through a handle on the bag and staple the tag together. I also put some clear packing tape on it to make it a little more sturdy.

 

This is exactly what I do. One piece of tape horizontal and one lengthwise, always with PRIORITY clearly visible.

Edited January 19, 2016 by evandbob

[luvincruising]

This is exactly what I do. One piece of tape horizontal and one lengthwise, always with PRIORITY clearly visible.

 

This.

:)

[summersigh]

How do you attach luggage tags to luggage if you don't have one of the nice tag holders? (asking for my parents who are cruising with us in a week....) In their excitement, they bought some, but didn't realize the size they needed to be...the ones they bought are too small. :(

Fyi, There's no time to order anything online...our cruise is next week.

Just wondering what other people do... :)

 

AAA offices sell some made for cruise ship tags. Reasonably priced and are very durable. They're cheaper if you're a member but you can still purchase them if you're not;)

[beachbum53]

AAA offices sell some made for cruise ship tags. Reasonably priced and are very durable. They're cheaper if you're a member but you can still purchase them if you're not;)

 

This is what I was going to suggest. We prefer the luggage tag holders. I refuse to make attaching luggage tags an arts and crafts project.

[declansdad]

This is what I was going to suggest. We prefer the luggage tag holders. I refuse to make attaching luggage tags an arts and crafts project.

 

 

Well it is pretty difficult to print, fold and tape.

[declansdad]

Do what it says on the tag, Fold, then tape or staple..:)

 

 

Exactly what we do and never had a problem.

[finoky]

I don't do anything fancy. Just the morning of the cruise I fold them, 2 per bag, and staple them 3 times to the handles on the bags. Never had one come off yet.

[mmckm]

We fly in and i don't want to carry tape and a stapler, its just one more thing to pack. The tag holders are convenient and cheap.

[bar1068]

We fly in and i don't want to carry tape and a stapler, its just one more thing to pack. The tag holders are convenient and cheap.

 

Stapler=not needed, tape=do before leaving

[mmckm]

Stapler=not needed, tape=do before leaving

 

Why would you put tags on before leaving. There useless until at the port. More chance of them getting torn off.

[Cushing985]

Stapler=not needed, tape=do before leaving

 

Like you, we tape prior to leaving home. I do staple the hell out of them to the handles of the suitcase the morning we board. We have a very small stapler for just that. If we spend the night in a hotel the night before we board I just go down to the hotel's check-in desk and borrow their's. Nothing could be easier (other than a tag).

[tkportersat]

I wrap mine completely in packing tape. I always put two on each piece of luggage and I haven't had one tear off yet. :D

 

How do you attach luggage tags to luggage if you don't have one of the nice tag holders? (asking for my parents who are cruising with us in a week....) In their excitement, they bought some, but didn't realize the size they needed to be...the ones they bought are too small. :(

Fyi, There's no time to order anything online...our cruise is next week.

Just wondering what other people do... :)

[bar1068]

Why would you put tags on before leaving. There useless until at the port. More chance of them getting torn off.

 

Hmmm....I read, re-read, then read my post again and could not find the part where I mentioned putting the tags on before leaving.

 

What I did say in few words, now in reverse order, you don't need to bring tape with you, fold them and tape them before leaving.

 

Also, I don't think a stapler needs to be brought along, after taping a quick hole punched at both ends can be secured with a twist tie or 2, before boarding the ship. We've done this on numerous cruises, but now use tag holders.

[tkportersat]

I wrap mine in so much packing tape they have never torn. We also drive, so I would rather be ready to go. I could understand waiting if you were flying.

 

 

Why would you put tags on before leaving. There useless until at the port. More chance of them getting torn off.