Luggage Tags

[UkuleleCruiser]

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?

[bsbrady]

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]

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!

[bsbrady]

I would suggest getting a clear heavy duty packing tape. That is what I used on my last cruise. 

[rjac]

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.

[UkuleleCruiser]

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.

[rjac]

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.

[Matt]

Some more info on luggage tags, in general: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/12/21/royal-caribbean-luggage-tags-everything-you-need-know

[UkuleleCruiser]

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.

[monctonguy]

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.

[monorailmedic]

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...

[arebee]

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.

[DocLC]

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.

[UkuleleCruiser]

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.

[whenismynextcruise]

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 

[monctonguy]

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

[donolog]

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?

[monctonguy]

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!

[WHStoneman]

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.  

[bcarney]

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.

[firegal2539]

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.