electronic vs paper documents

[thriftyone]

Hey... Can any of you experienced cruisers tell me what the main differences are between electronic documents and paper documents? What's your preference? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks in advance!

[Dem&Mag]

The only real difference is the paper ones are mailed to you and the e-docs are availiable online to re-print anytime you need them. Myself I am HUGE fan of e-docs for anything I can, that way incase I loose the papers I can re-print.

 

Also on the -docs for the luggage tags you can print that page as many times as you need for the amount of luggage you have as well as some spares in case something happens to the main ones on the way.

 

Just my .02 worth.

[Cruise-Crazy]

Personally I like the paper docs. It just feels more like the cruise is about to happen when they arrive in the mail. :)

 

You can still go online and print more luggage tags or re print the tickets even if you get the paper ones.

[momofzeke]

The e-docs are pretty convenient.

 

The main advantage to the paper docs is the excitement you feel when they arrive in the mail.

[sports-mom]

I've never printed luggage tags before.. Do you all print them on cardstock & laminate them afterwards, to prevent easy tears?

[Cruise-Crazy]

I've never printed luggage tags before.. Do you all print them on cardstock & laminate them afterwards, to prevent easy tears?

 

If you print on plain paper, fold them like they say and laminate with clear packing tape they work fine.

[Pezman]

Can someone tell me how to access the bag tags online? I always wait for the paper ones in the mail?

[LorrieB]

I love the paper documents that come in the mail. I save those for my scrapbook and print out the e-docs for actual use.

[JES11583]

arent the luggage tags color coded to the deck youre on?? If so,.. what if you dont have a color printer??

[Cruise-Crazy]

Can someone tell me how to access the bag tags online? I always wait for the paper ones in the mail?

 

They are part of your e-ticket, usually the last page.

[Cruise-Crazy]

arent the luggage tags color coded to the deck youre on?? If so,.. what if you dont have a color printer??

 

I have printed them on my B&W laser and never had a problem.

[lvtotrvl1]

I just get my luggage tags at the pier....I love edocs...so much easier.

[KatSt]

arent the luggage tags color coded to the deck youre on?? If so,.. what if you dont have a color printer??

The ones in the edocs are all the same color. I haven't gotten paper docs in a very long time so I'm not sure if they still send you color tags.

[pmoniz]

I've never printed luggage tags before.. Do you all print them on cardstock & laminate them afterwards, to prevent easy tears?

 

Sportsmom - I print them on cardstock and never laminated them. They usually hold up great. If you're flying I wouldn't put them on until you get to the pier though - otherwise maybe try laminating them.

 

As far as the coloring coding thing goes - I don't think they do that anymore.

[JES11583]

The ones in the edocs are all the same color. I haven't gotten paper docs in a very long time so I'm not sure if they still send you color tags.

ohh ok.. thank you.. i just remember the tags being color coded.. so just checking.. thanks!!

[sports-mom]

Sportsmom - I print them on cardstock and never laminated them. They usually hold up great. If you're flying I wouldn't put them on until you get to the pier though - otherwise maybe try laminating them.

 

As far as the coloring coding thing goes - I don't think they do that anymore.

 

If you print on plain paper, fold them like they say and laminate with clear packing tape they work fine.

 

Thank you both for answering. :)

[Skywench]

I like getting mine in the mail, but on my last cruise in November, I only booked it about 2 1/2 weeks out, so that was to late to have them sent. Had to print them myself.

[Kurbanfan]

Well the main reason we opt for paper docs is because they come with pre printed luggage tags all ready to just peel off and slap right on your luggage.......

They come 4 weeks out.....plenty of time.

[Thirsty Cruiser]

Well the main reason we opt for paper docs is because they come with pre printed luggage tags all ready to just peel off and slap right on your luggage.......

They come 4 weeks out.....plenty of time.

I have heard all the counter-arguments about how the e-doc tags are not trouble, but once again I gotta agree with ya. Peel and stick - already pre-printed with your info versus laminating/taping/punching/stapling...

[matt32703]

I never recall getting pre-printed, peal-n-stick, luggage tags from Carnival. I did from Princess. Carnival, any cruise I have been on previously (last was Glory in 2006), gave the colored tags with the string attached.

 

Anyway, crusing on Destiny next month and opted for e-docs. So far, I like it ... I hate the waiting thing.

 

I really don't care if they use stone tablets as long as I get on the ship. :)

[Kurbanfan]

I have heard all the counter-arguments about how the e-doc tags are not trouble, but once again I gotta agree with ya. Peel and stick - already pre-printed with your info versus laminating/taping/punching/stapling...

 

Seriously.....why would you want to go thru all that hassle:confused: I don't get it.....but then I don't get alot of things that people do....:p

 

I never recall getting pre-printed, peal-n-stick, luggage tags from Carnival. I did from Princess. Carnival, any cruise I have been on previously (last was Glory in 2006), gave the colored tags with the string attached.

 

Anyway, crusing on Destiny next month and opted for e-docs. So far, I like it ... I hate the waiting thing.

 

I really don't care if they use stone tablets as long as I get on the ship. :)

 

Actually Carnival sends the same kind that Princess does now........

I don't get the waiting thing........you can't even use them until you board the ship anyway:p

[Kurbanfan]

I have heard all the counter-arguments about how the e-doc tags are not trouble, but once again I gotta agree with ya. Peel and stick - already pre-printed with your info versus laminating/taping/punching/stapling...

 

Seriously I don't get why anyone would want to go thru all that hassle if they don't have to:confused::p

 

I never recall getting pre-printed, peal-n-stick, luggage tags from Carnival. I did from Princess. Carnival, any cruise I have been on previously (last was Glory in 2006), gave the colored tags with the string attached.

 

Anyway, crusing on Destiny next month and opted for e-docs. So far, I like it ... I hate the waiting thing.

 

I really don't care if they use stone tablets as long as I get on the ship. :)

 

Carnival sends out the same tags as Princess now......

I don't understand the waiting thing.......you can't use them until the day you board anyway:p

[Kurbanfan]

oops having trouble posting.......

[barbmac]

I like paper docs. something about getting that package in the mail. I also like the preprinted tags. Last year they were not peal and stick, you had to tape them together.

[thriftyone]

OK. :confused:Are there any advantages/disadvantages other than luggage tag differences? Thanks