TheRick Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Sorry if I’m over thinking this, but I have a question about luggage tags. 27 days until our cruise and I’m won’t, should we print up our luggage tags on regular paper or a thicker stock like a card stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesKinetic Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Regular paper usually works fine. You're going to fold it over on itself multiple times, plus staple it so it's usually pretty solid. If you're concerned about them ripping off, you can order tag holders with steel loops that work pretty well. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=royal+caribbean+luggage+tags&crid=1Z5OJOFINFWJ6&sprefix=royal+caribbean+l%2Caps%2C124&ref=nb_sb_ss_mission-aware-v1_1_17 SebagoSue, Neesa, JimnKathy and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 I print on regular paper and have the luggage tag holders referenced above. I used to bring a stapler and heavy tape to attach the tags, but the tag holders make that moot. Neesa and Cub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Ours usually come from our TA, but any additional we need we print on regular paper Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Check these tag holders out on Amazon. They are great for the paper tags. https://amzn.to/3cK5BcY USCG Teacher and JustMeJoe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 One note: Definitely those plastic tag holders. But, unless you only cruise Royal Caribbean/Celebrity...and, even if you do... consider buying the slightsly wider ones they sell for Princess, etc. In case you ever cruise with other lines, ANY cruise line tag will fit easily into the wider ones...I have soe and use them for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity AND Princess...It's actually easy to slide in the narrower Royal Caribbean tags...I print them out on ordinary paper stock, then CUT them to size. You don't need the extra bulk of all that excess paper--that's only important if you are folding and stapling. I just cut out the tag, fold it in half and slide it into the plastic case. Oh, one more note: Some of the older tag holders use a plastic loop instead of the metal cable with screw thingy...don't buy the plastic band type--they're a pain. VirtKitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 If you cruise once a year just print on plain paper and keep on cruising. If you cruise multiple times a year or you are worried about them breaking or tearing purchase the wider ones from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJE Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 I'm going to try wrapping the tag in packing tape, basically a cheapo laminate. I've heard it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 37 minutes ago, RJE said: I'm going to try wrapping the tag in packing tape, basically a cheapo laminate. I've heard it works well. Yep, that's what I do. I staple, then I tape so the staples don't cut anyone. The clear packing tape generally holds together. I actually put tags on both handles (I never know how the baggage handlers will pack the bags), and I often find that one tag has disappeared when the bags arrive at our room. If you are flying, wait until you arrive at your destination to affix the cruise tags. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 We have been using the Amazon luggage tag holders mentioned above for the past 6 years. They are great, inexpensive and takes the worry out of stappling/taping your tags. JimnKathy, ChessE4 and CruiseGus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKarl Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 I use the Cheapo packaging tape method after I print my luggage tags including my name before I seal them. I do not fold them several times as the directions state. I just cut them out and fold them in the middle. Then I slide them in the holders linked above. The reason I tape them is because if I just print them and stick them in the holders sometimes I forget to remove the tags from those holders quick enough and the Ink leaches to the plastic and I have lost a couple holders that way. ChessE4 and RWDW1204 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Any of the Royal Caribbean luggage tags on Amazon are great. I have ordered several different ones...these are really good ones: https://amzn.to/3BiRup3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Tip: when using the plastic sleeves (excellent invention) I cut the paper tag so all I have is the central 25% of the page. Makes it easier to “stuff” into and remove from the sleeve. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Done Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 17 hours ago, Bruin Steve said: One note: Definitely those plastic tag holders. But, unless you only cruise Royal Caribbean/Celebrity...and, even if you do... consider buying the slightly wider ones they sell for Princess, etc. In case you ever cruise with other lines, ANY cruise line tag will fit easily into the wider ones... I wish I had thought of that before I purchased both sizes of tags. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 7:55 PM, ChessE4 said: Yep, that's what I do. I staple, then I tape so the staples don't cut anyone. The clear packing tape generally holds together. I actually put tags on both handles (I never know how the baggage handlers will pack the bags), and I often find that one tag has disappeared when the bags arrive at our room Finding one tag has disappeared when your luggage gets to your room is disturbing. It indicates to me you'd be better off using the tag holders or having the porter at the pier attach the "self adhesive" labels. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Even if you don't print them out, the porters will make one up and put it on your bag for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted July 31, 2022 Report Share Posted July 31, 2022 Another fan of the Amazon offered plastic holders with the cables. Work great. Look nifty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustCruise Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 We've been using tag holders for a decade plus. We've gone through a few cheapies and have found these below about five years ago. They're the same as mentioned above and far better than the alternatives. They'll last for longer than we will You can them on Amazon here: Royal Caribbean Luggage Tags WAAAYTOOO and Pooch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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