audome78 Posted January 10, 2017 #26 Share Posted January 10, 2017 We follow a similar procedure and attach them just before we leave the hotel room. Putting the luggage tags on the bags is the symbolic Start of the Cruise. :D:D:D And I thought I was the only one who did the "ceremonial laying on of the tags" in the hotel room! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 10, 2017 #27 Share Posted January 10, 2017 When the porter at the cruise terminal writes them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted January 10, 2017 #28 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Right before cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro_and_Swan Posted January 10, 2017 #29 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) On the STAPLER issue ... our porter did have a heavy duty stapler handy ... so if all else fails ... have your printed tags in hand, folded and ready ... the porter should be able to staple them for you if you haven't already been able to staple them or if you want to 'back up' smaller staples or tape. Edited January 10, 2017 by Cro_and_Swan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 10, 2017 #30 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) I guess I don't understand the stapler thing. Before I got those nice tag holders (which work great for embarkation and later for disembarkation tags), I simply took clear wide tape and taped both sides of the printed tags with enough layers to make them durable and waterproof. Then I punched a hole in one end. This I do days in advance of the cruise to have ready. When ready to attach I simply slip a zip tie through the hole and attach to my bags, always two per bag (one on the side, one on the top). I always carry extra zip ties in the outside pouch of my suitcase or my carry on bag. Edited January 10, 2017 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 10, 2017 #31 Share Posted January 10, 2017 We follow a similar procedure and attach them just before we leave the hotel room. Putting the luggage tags on the bags is the symbolic Start of the Cruise. :D:D:D Cutting the tags off the last night of the cruise after we pack marks the End of the Cruise. :(:(:( Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro_and_Swan Posted January 10, 2017 #32 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I guess I don't understand the stapler thing. .... When ready to attach I simply slip a zip tie through the hole No need for confusion ... it's as simple as not everyone carries Zip Ties ... same as not everyone carries a STAPLER or even PACKING TAPE .... different people will find different methods of attaching more convenient for them. We've all just offered information based on whatever method is our own preference, suggestion, experience, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 10, 2017 #33 Share Posted January 10, 2017 No need for confusion ... it's as simple as not everyone carries Zip Ties ... same as not everyone carries a STAPLER or even PACKING TAPE .... different people will find different methods of attaching more convenient for them. We've all just offered information based on whatever method is our own preference, suggestion, experience, etc. Agree no right, wrong or better. Just Cruisers sharing what works for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted January 10, 2017 #34 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Luggage tags go on just before getting in the car, cab, bus or shuttle to the port. We always strip off the airline tags before attaching the cruise tags. There is only one exception to this. When we send our luggage ahead to the cruise ship, using LUGGAGE FORWARD. When using this service the cruise tags are attached to the bag(s) prior to when they are picked up from our home. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 10, 2017 #35 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) No need for confusion ... it's as simple as not everyone carries Zip Ties ... same as not everyone carries a STAPLER or even PACKING TAPE .... different people will find different methods of attaching more convenient for them. We've all just offered information based on whatever method is our own preference, suggestion, experience, etc. I was not confused...just thought it bulky to pack a stapler, so I was trying to offer a simpler way. Zip ties are cheap and take up a whole lot less room than a stapler. ;) Edited January 10, 2017 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted January 10, 2017 #36 Share Posted January 10, 2017 If you are flying, anytime after you receive your luggage. If not, whenever you want before you get to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 10, 2017 #37 Share Posted January 10, 2017 If you are flying, anytime after you receive your luggage. If not, whenever you want before you get to port. From the OP's post, I would have to assume they are flying in. Otherwise.....mine are already on for my 22nd embarkation since it is a "drive to". ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbeergut Posted January 10, 2017 #38 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I guess I don't understand the stapler thing. Before I got those nice tagholders (which work great for embarkation and later for disembarkation tags), I simply took clear wide tape and taped both sides of the printed tags with enough layers to make them durable and waterproof. Then I punched a hole in one end. This I do days in advance of the cruise to have ready. When ready to attach I simply slip a zip tie through the hole and attach to my bags, always two per bag (one on the side, one on the top). I always carry extra zip ties in the outside pouch of my suitcase or my carry on bag. We use a slight variation to this procedure. We print out the tags at home, cut them to size and laminate as a group of tags at FedEx/Kinkos. We cut out the tags and punch a hole in the top of each tag. We attach two tags to each bag with zip ties. We use finger nail clippers to cut the tags at the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 10, 2017 #39 Share Posted January 10, 2017 We use a slight variation to this procedure. We print out the tags at home, cut them to size and laminate as a group of tags at FedEx/Kinkos. We cut out the tags and punch a hole in the top of each tag. We attach two tags to each bag with zip ties. We use finger nail clippers to cut the tags at the end of the cruise. Yup, except for the printing and laminating at FedEx/Kinkos...same procedure! :) I do LOVE my reusable plastic sleeves I bought at that "other" online shopping site. They are also available here on CC as I understand from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted January 11, 2017 #40 Share Posted January 11, 2017 From the OP's post, I would have to assume they are flying in. Otherwise.....mine are already on for my 22nd embarkation since it is a "drive to". ;) That's the way to do it! We always fly in a couple days ahead of time and stay a couple days at a hotel. We put them on there. Anyone that does not want to pack one of those small staplers can get one from reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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