Luggage Tags

[Ciadan]

First time cruisers, so please excuse my stupid question.

 

I'm looking to buy luggage tags online, but there seems to be different sizes.  Can someone please advise what size I should buy for Cunard?

 

Thank you.

[Winifred 22]

The larger ones shorter and wider if that helps. 

[2BACRUISER]

I just print the cunard ones off do the origami then laminate and staple and tape. La voilà 👌😉

[david63]

Have a look on the well known Brazilian River site - there are plenty available (look for those that are suitable for any Carnival brand as they are all the same)

[rakkor]

 

These were the last lot I purchased -  Temlum 8 Pcs Cruise Luggage Tags Holder with Zip Seal & Steel Loops, Waterproof Clear Luggage Tags Cruise Accessories (20 x 6.4cm) : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

 

Printed at 130%, trimmed and folded and they work perfectly

Edited February 21 by rakkor

[david63]

47 minutes ago, rakkor said:

 

These were the last lot I purchased -  Temlum 8 Pcs Cruise Luggage Tags Holder with Zip Seal & Steel Loops, Waterproof Clear Luggage Tags Cruise Accessories (20 x 6.4cm) : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

 

Printed at 130%, trimmed and folded and they work perfectly

I see that you travel light😄

[Ciadan]

Thank you for all the replies (and for not making me feel stupid). 😄

[rakkor]

7 minutes ago, david63 said:

I see that you travel light😄

 

That's the beauty of travelling from Southampton, not having to worry about over packing & it was a 19 night cruise.

[ClipperinSFO]

We bought the 6.5-inch length x 3.5-inch width and they work fine, without any tweaks to what comes off the printer other than a bit of trimming -- although I really like the 130% idea - if for no other reason tan to make it easier on the baggage handling crews.  

Edited February 21 by ClipperinSFO
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[Winifred 22]

I had forgotten your print at 130% tip must remember it for next time. 

[ex-koelner]

another first time cruise here with a stupid question... is it really neccessary to have the baggage tag laminated or placed in a plastic cover? I never thought about that. Is there any other way to attach it?

[Chart Room Princess]

4 minutes ago, ex-koelner said:

another first time cruise here with a stupid question... is it really neccessary to have the baggage tag laminated or placed in a plastic cover? I never thought about that. Is there any other way to attach it?

Not necessary to do either. Just bring some scotch tape in your carry on bag and tape the tags on when you arrive.

[D&N]

In case the tag gets ripped off, I also put a printed sheet in each bag with contact details and cabin number.

Since we have to check some bags on a flight to Heathrow, I also include details of the address at Red Hook and the time/date QM2 will be docked there in case a bag is lost on the flight and can hopefully catch us up in New York for the return trip.

[ClipperinSFO]

40 minutes ago, ex-koelner said:

another first time cruise here with a stupid question... is it really neccessary to have the baggage tag laminated or placed in a plastic cover? I never thought about that. Is there any other way to attach it?

We fly to our Cunard cruises and crossings, so I like to have everything printed and secured in the plastic sleeves ready for attaching on sailing day, rather than fuss with the folding and scotch taping, but it is indeed a matter of individual preference.  

 

@D&N has some sound advice about adding details about the QM2 times, dates and locations, since invariably what is checked in as airline luggage are the cases with all the "party clothes" needed for a Cunard crossing/cruise.

[D&N]

23 minutes ago, ClipperinSFO said:

since invariably what is checked in as airline luggage are the cases with all the "party clothes" needed for a Cunard crossing/cruise.

Not a chance! Our backpack carry-ons are full of enough evening wear to dress formally for 14 nights. There might be a fair bit of recycling though.

Edited February 21 by D&N

[neeuqdrazil]

2 hours ago, ex-koelner said:

another first time cruise here with a stupid question... is it really neccessary to have the baggage tag laminated or placed in a plastic cover? I never thought about that. Is there any other way to attach it?

 

The instructions on the luggage tag call for folding and stapling around the handle. 

 

Because I have to fly, and because I don't want to have to go hunting for staplers (or bring one), I use the plastic slips linked above to hold the tags. They were cheap, and if you get the wider ones, they should be usable with all (or almost all) lines. As long as the room number and location code are visible, they should be fine. 

[jrmende63]

On 2/21/2024 at 1:24 PM, D&N said:

Not a chance! Our backpack carry-ons are full of enough evening wear to dress formally for 14 nights. There might be a fair bit of recycling though.

I never thought about recycling the formal clothes....except for his tux. But you are right. No one is going to notice if I am wearing an article of clothing again. 

Hence maybe no need to check a bag. 

Edited February 22 by jrmende63

[MCC retired]

We use clear packing tape over the tag .

Always find a stapler at hotel or baggage handler at port.

[D&N]

27 minutes ago, jrmende63 said:

I never thought about recycling the formal clothes....except for his suit. But you are right. No one is going to notice if I am wearing an article of clothing again. 

Hence maybe no need to check a bag. 

I've no knowledge of US Interstate flights.

 

If we fly from here to UK on BA or Air France/KLM we'd normally book a luggage inclusive fare although they do offer hand luggage only for slightly less. If we use easyJet we pay for checked bags but it's not any more than BA. Ryanair are the same but their destinations don't suit us.

 

Is checked luggage expensive in US?

 

edit: If we fly to Scotland on BA it's a connecting flight and hand luggage fares are not offered.

Edited February 22 by D&N

[jrmende63]

6 minutes ago, D&N said:

I've no knowledge of US Interstate flights.

 

If we fly from here to UK on BA or Air France/KLM we'd normally book a luggage inclusive fare although they do offer hand luggage only for slightly less. If we use easyJet we pay for checked bags but it's not any more than BA. Ryanair are the same but their destinations don't suit us.

 

Is checked luggage expensive in US?

 

edit: If we fly to Scotland on BA it's a connecting flight and hand luggage fares are not offered.

No it is not expensive from the US. It is just we are coming in early to see London and don't wish to have extra luggage to handle. We are flying from Orlando in the US. So not a big deal if we have to check a bag. I just like carryon's though.

 

[D&N]

1 minute ago, jrmende63 said:

No it is not expensive from the US. It is just we are coming in early to see London and don't wish to have extra luggage to handle. We are flying from Orlando in the US. So not a big deal if we have to check a bag. I just like carryon's though.

 

Silly of me to assume you were boarding at Red Hook!

 

We do like avoiding luggage carousels but never know what we might be bringing back from London or Scotland, and if visiting my sister will have wine and cheese on the way there.

We wouldn't intentionally travel light for QM2 though.

[Ray66]

Do Cunard still send out Shore Excursion brochures with luggage tags inside for people paying the Cunard Fare?

[exlondoner]

1 hour ago, Ray66 said:

Do Cunard still send out Shore Excursion brochures with luggage tags inside for people paying the Cunard Fare?

They don’t seem to have done last summer, the meanies.

[Ray66]

Oh that's a pity.  I like to keep them.

[exlondoner]

6 minutes ago, Ray66 said:

Oh that's a pity.  I like to keep them.

So do I, the brochures, that is.