Change in Luggage Tag for disembarkation procedure?

[Djptcp]

Crazy for Cats, we used to go to the local public library to print our luggage tags out in color - $.50 a piece, so cheap. We now have a color printer at home. Just a suggestion as you said you print yours out in B&W.

[Vic The Parrot]

I'm pretty sure those CC members on next months 1st sailing of Nieuw A will fill us all in 

on the new details. 😎

[Mary229]

5 hours ago, Vic The Parrot said:

I'm pretty sure those CC members on next months 1st sailing of Nieuw A will fill us all in 

on the new details. 😎

I am sure, but I am also just happy to be talking about something as mundane as luggage tags.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

20 hours ago, Mary229 said:

I was just thinking that, but I do own color pencils!

I will have to do the same we print in B/W

[KirkNC]

1 hour ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

I will have to do the same we print in B/W

Cause your cheap like me 😜😎😉

[Mary229]

5 hours ago, KirkNC said:

Cause your cheap like me 😜😎😉

Yeah, Kirk, I think you have my DH beat and he tries really hard but he is up against an immovable object - the DW.😁

[DAllenTCY]

My guess is that the ship will deliver stickers to you for your disembarkation luggage instead of alternate tags.

 

The down side is that most paper luggage tags don't survive the trip from the curb to your room unless they are laminated or placed in a plastic sleeve.

 

Paper tags tear off easily when wet.

 

David

[sfocruiser]

2 hours ago, DAllenTCY said:

My guess is that the ship will deliver stickers to you for your disembarkation luggage instead of alternate tags.

 

The down side is that most paper luggage tags don't survive the trip from the curb to your room unless they are laminated or placed in a plastic sleeve.

 

Paper tags tear off easily when wet.

 

David

 

 

We have used these for the last couple years waterproof and the connector is a steel cable which passes the Samsonite test.   Never had one tear, fall off or get wet

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017BVF8L6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

 

 

 

[DeeDee Groff]

14 hours ago, KirkNC said:

Cause your cheap like me 😜😎😉

 

Are you cheap or frugal, Kirk?

[KirkNC]

5 hours ago, DeeDee Groff said:

 

Are you cheap or frugal, Kirk?

I prefer frugal, it sounds better!

[rucrazy]

39 minutes ago, KirkNC said:

I prefer frugal, it sounds better!

For us the difference is:

Frugal folks are careful with money

Cheap wouldn't know value if it bit them in the .....

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

9 hours ago, DAllenTCY said:

My guess is that the ship will deliver stickers to you for your disembarkation luggage instead of alternate tags.

 

The down side is that most paper luggage tags don't survive the trip from the curb to your room unless they are laminated or placed in a plastic sleeve.

 

Paper tags tear off easily when wet.

 

David

Packing tape ..

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

44 minutes ago, KirkNC said:

I prefer frugal, it sounds better!

Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent or economical in the consumption of consumable resources such as food, time or money,

[KirkNC]

59 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent or economical in the consumption of consumable resources such as food, time or money,

I like that!

[Caribbean Chris]

16 hours ago, sfocruiser said:

 

 

We have used these for the last couple years waterproof and the connector is a steel cable which passes the Samsonite test.   Never had one tear, fall off or get wet

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017BVF8L6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for this tip. Ordered ours via Prime and they arrived yesterday. Very good quality and the price is right.

[Skipper's Mom]

On 6/12/2021 at 7:19 AM, rucrazy said:

After lamination how do you attach to the luggage?

Staple or hole punch with plastic ties.

[Skipper's Mom]

On 6/14/2021 at 6:45 AM, rucrazy said:

For us the difference is:

Frugal folks are careful with money

Cheap wouldn't know value if it bit them in the .....

Joseph, I'm looking forward to meeting you next year in San Diego!

[rucrazy]

4 minutes ago, Skipper's Mom said:

Joseph, I'm looking forward to meeting you next year in San Diego!

Thank you it will be David and my pleasure as well!

[highscar]

I would suggest either don’t put your HAL tags on the suitcase until you arrive at the pier or tag each handle on your suitcase. Mine arrived at the airport missing the main handle.  

[Crazy For Cats]

On 6/13/2021 at 11:45 PM, sfocruiser said:

 

 

We have used these for the last couple years waterproof and the connector is a steel cable which passes the Samsonite test.   Never had one tear, fall off or get wet

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017BVF8L6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

 

 

 

My old luggage tag holders are showing their age, all plastic.  I ordered these yesterday and they arrived today.  They look like they will hold up much better.  Thanks for posting the link.

[kazu]

7 minutes ago, highscar said:

I would suggest either don’t put your HAL tags on the suitcase until you arrive at the pier or tag each handle on your suitcase. Mine arrived at the airport missing the main handle.  

 

Absolutely agree.  We never put our tags on until we are about to leave our pre-cruise hotel and board the ship. 

Having them on your luggage for your air travel can cause confusion and your luggage could end up with HAL’s transfer people.

[Crazy For Cats]

One tip for luggage being handled by HAL at embarkation is to put a copy of your luggage tag inside the suitcase.  This way if the tag comes of the handle someone can easily see where it should go.

[DAllenTCY]

I am certainly not going to open anyone's suitcase!  

HAL transfer people have advanced knowledge of your arrival plans, and are looking out for you and your luggage.  If you need assistance, just ask.  Whether or not you purchased your airfare through the cruise line, when something goes amiss just call the 800 phone number or contact one of the staff at the airport.  

 

Having your luggage tags on your bags when flying is helpful more than harmful.  For many years now only your name, cabin number, and sailing date are noted on it.  The best insurance is to put a cell phone number there.....and turn your phone on.

 

HAL reps are not allowed to claim luggage from an airline unless you fill out a missing luggage form with your airline and provide a copy to HAL. 

 

 

It is not uncommon upon disembarkation for someone to accidentally take your bag instead of theirs.

 

Many bags are similar in appearance.  The best way to contact you is to use your cell phone.

 

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jakers]

7 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said:

One tip for luggage being handled by HAL at embarkation is to put a copy of your luggage tag inside the suitcase.  This way if the tag comes of the handle someone can easily see where it should go.

I like this tip. Usually the only thing we find in our luggage is the letter from the TSA that they have searched our bags. I use the plastic tag holder with the steel cable tie. My wife always gives me static because we end up taking them off hours after we put them on. Now they get to stay on throughout the cruise. Why do we get our bags searched? My daughter works in the marijuana industry and her clothes set off the dogs.

[SFO Peter]

I don't spend my precious retirement hours fussing with luggage tags.

Use the ones from Amazon.   Two to be exact on each bag - one on each handle.

Use zip ties to shorten the loop so less likely to catch on anything.  Snip off tie.

TA usually send printed luggage tags or I may print them myself.  pic below.