UkuleleCruiser 164 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Last year, on the Navigator, I had a bag go missing at debarcation because the tags were torn off. This year, next week in fact, I am cruising on the Liberty. I am considering reinforcing the tags with clear packing tape to make them more durable. Thoughts? MileysTywof 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsbrady 24 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I have done that before, it works. But for my upcoming trip I purchased luggage tags from amazon. They are reusable and can be used not just for cruising: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PGOCUE/ref=as_sl_pd_tf_lc?tag=royalcacom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B009PGOCUE&adid=1FEG7A640D0M53WW66YB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeanblog.com%2Froyal-caribbean-luggage-tags UkuleleCruiser, rjac and donolog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UkuleleCruiser 164 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I have done that before, it works. But for my upcoming trip I purchased luggage tags from amazon. They are reusable and can be used not just for cruising: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PGOCUE/ref=as_sl_pd_tf_lc?tag=royalcacom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B009PGOCUE&adid=1FEG7A640D0M53WW66YB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeanblog.com%2Froyal-caribbean-luggage-tags Too late! I cruise in a week! Bu NEXT TIME!!!!!!! This time, it's packing tape city! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsbrady 24 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I would suggest getting a clear heavy duty packing tape. That is what I used on my last cruise. UkuleleCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,505 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Too late! I cruise in a week! Bu NEXT TIME!!!!!!! This time, it's packing tape city! If you're an Amazon Prime member and order tonight, you should have them within 3 days. I would go for it and use the tape as plan B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UkuleleCruiser 164 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 If you're an Amazon Prime member and order tonight, you should have them within 3 days. I would go for it and use the tape as plan B. I am not. It will be Plan B for me this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,505 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I have done that before, it works. But for my upcoming trip I purchased luggage tags from amazon. They are reusable and can be used not just for cruising: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PGOCUE/ref=as_sl_pd_tf_lc?tag=royalcacom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B009PGOCUE&adid=1FEG7A640D0M53WW66YB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeanblog.com%2Froyal-caribbean-luggage-tags Thanks for that link! These will work great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,171 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Some more info on luggage tags, in general: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/12/21/royal-caribbean-luggage-tags-everything-you-need-know UkuleleCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UkuleleCruiser 164 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Some more info on luggage tags, in general: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/12/21/royal-caribbean-luggage-tags-everything-you-need-know Thanks, Matt. Very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,526 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I ordered tags as well from Amazon, but they were the long skinny plastic ones especially for RCI luggage tags, not the ones in the above link. I had a hard time keeping those tags on.....stapling the paper tags seemed to work better for me than those plastic tags I ordered from Amazon... There was no way to tie them tight it seemed...so they slipped off really easily in my experiences with them. Even though they do look much nicer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monorailmedic 693 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I use a few staples and they've seemed mightly secure - not sure I could rip them off accidentally. I used to use clear packing tape as well, but stopped. I suppose if something hooks them juuuust right... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arebee 577 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 The original poster said debarcation, are these the tags for getting off the boat or on? I did buy the plastic ones with the cable for the luggage tags, I got the larger ones in case I decide to go on another cruise line. Never had an issue. Some times I have a hard time getting it off the bag. But I used to use staples before I got these. UkuleleCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,013 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 The original poster said debarcation, are these the tags for getting off the boat or on? I did buy the plastic ones with the cable for the luggage tags, I got the larger ones in case I decide to go on another cruise line. Never had an issue. Some times I have a hard time getting it off the bag. But I used to use staples before I got these. I think the disembarkation tags would fit if you folded the and invested them in the sleeve, but I've never done this as I haven't had a problem with the adhesive tags they provide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UkuleleCruiser 164 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 The original poster said debarcation, are these the tags for getting off the boat or on? I did buy the plastic ones with the cable for the luggage tags, I got the larger ones in case I decide to go on another cruise line. Never had an issue. Some times I have a hard time getting it off the bag. But I used to use staples before I got these. It was debarcation. The baggage wound up in an unclaimed luggage pile, which wasn't particularly hard to find. But I'd rather avoid it if possible. Think I will pack some packing tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whenismynextcruise 153 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I bought and used these tags on Anthem specifically because they are sized for RC and used them on a recent Anthem trip and they were perfect. For $6.50 for a 4 pack I honestly didn't expect much but the reviews were great. They have metal tag holders and the plastic is good and thick. I will be reusing these over and over. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E4SQNLS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 whitsmom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,526 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Those were the long skinny tags I had..but they didn't have the metal rings....I think I am going to have to order those before my next cruise! I don't worry about tags on the debarkation as I do the self check out...lol Of course...I just checked...they don't ship to Canada. We can only order the crappy ones and they are about 3x the price..........grrrrrr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donolog 57 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Of course...I just checked...they don't ship to Canada. We can only order the crappy ones and they are about 3x the price..........grrrrrr Are you spending a night in a hotel before the cruise starts? If so then perhaps you can have the tags sent to the hotel and they can hold them for you until you check-in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,526 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 yeah, that could be an option I guess...as long as the timing worked out as I am only there for one night...usually I stay 2-3 nights before a cruise but not this time. Something to think about...thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WHStoneman 120 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I am considering reinforcing the tags with clear packing tape to make them more durable. That is what I have always done......clear packing tape is just the right width and it works so well....and I always make a couple of extras and include a couple of extra zip ties just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 882 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I ordered tags as well from Amazon, but they were the long skinny plastic ones especially for RCI luggage tags, not the ones in the above link. I had a hard time keeping those tags on.....stapling the paper tags seemed to work better for me than those plastic tags I ordered from Amazon... There was no way to tie them tight it seemed...so they slipped off really easily in my experiences with them. Even though they do look much nicer. I ordered the kind that sounds like the ones you described. I found that taking the tag portion and looping it through the center of the "string" section made it stay on the luggage better than trying to tie it. monctonguy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firegal2539 207 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Cruisetags-Cruise-Ship-Luggage-Tags/dp/B007UXMQXO/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1482459665&sr=1-6&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=cruise+ship+luggage+tags These are the clear luggage tags I bought on Amazon, they have the loop. A set of 8 for around $9 and I have been using the first two for over two years. They fit all cruise line luggage tags. I have never had a problem with them and I wait until I hit port to put them on, so less chance of them getting ruined. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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