Laminating luggage labels

[Bocagirl1]

I have printed off my paper luggage labels with Cabin No on etc which you are supposed to put round your luggage handles. Usually by the time we get to the ship, the labels are all torn and tatty. Is it ok to laminate them and then put them round the luggage handles does anyone know?

:confused:

[-Lew-]

 

I have printed off my paper luggage labels with Cabin No on etc which you are supposed to put round your luggage handles. Usually by the time we get to the ship, the labels are all torn and tatty. Is it ok to laminate them and then put them round the luggage handles does anyone know?

:confused:

Sure... You can also use clear packing tape.

 

Lew

[redtogo]

I've uses clear packing tape for years. Works like a charm!

[gmann]

Packaging tape works great.

[USNUZULOOSE]

I love the packing tape.

[PORT ROYAL]

I have printed off my paper luggage labels with Cabin No on etc which you are supposed to put round your luggage handles. Usually by the time we get to the ship, the labels are all torn and tatty. Is it ok to laminate them and then put them round the luggage handles does anyone know?

:confused:

 

Cruise Critic Shop has a selection of plastic tags which you can insert paper labels into and then re-use on future Cruises;)

[IdahoCruises]

We just got ours plastic tags from CC...great price, too....

[leavingocalaagain]

If you go to amazon and search for carnival/ princess luggage tags you will find some options. The ones we use are by "Favors by Serendipity". You can also search under that name online.

 

(I don't post external links)

[pcsunlover]

Go to "favorsbyseredipity.com" or "amazon.com" and search for cruise luggage tags. They sell some that are made to be used for Princess' luggage tags.

 

These are what I've used for years. It only takes a couple of seconds to use them, and they work great. They are made of sturdy plastic so they last for a long time. I find it much easier than messing around with packing tape.

[Seafoam Green]

Packing tape is great. Punch holes in the ends of the tags and secure them on with zip ties. Works like a charm!

 

:D

[cheerldrmom]

I ordered the luggage tags from serendipity love them they are awesome all set and ready to go.

[joetop2467]

We have always laminated ours. Just take a small stapler and staple them together before heading to the ship. If you aren't flying in you can do it at home.

[dorisis]

We laminate. No problem.

[Happy2cruise]

Wow, we must be lucky....never laminated or taped our luggage tags, just put them on and never had a problem with them staying on or getting torn. Hope I haven't jinxed us for our future cruises:(

[DonnasMom&Dad]

I have printed off my paper luggage labels with Cabin No on etc which you are supposed to put round your luggage handles. Usually by the time we get to the ship, the labels are all torn and tatty. Is it ok to laminate them and then put them round the luggage handles does anyone know?

:confused:

 

It sounds like you install your tags too early, they should not be installed until just prior to boarding, like before you leave your last hotel or airport, to prevent having too many tags on you baggage, confusing the airline baggage handlers, and also prevent tearing.

Yes it's OK to laminate them!! That's what I've been doing, ever since this system started, and it works great. ;) :D

 

PS: Punch a hole in each end, and tie the ends together with plastic zip ties!!

 

Cato:)

 

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1st cruise - Coral Princess, 19 November 2008, 10 day Panama Canal, FLL to ACA

2nd cruise - Coral Princess, 15 May 2009, 3 day Repositioning, Los Angeles to Vancouver.

3rd cruise - Sapphire Princess, 25 November 2009? 7 day Mexican Riviera.

4th cruise - Golden Princes, 12 June 2010, 7 day Alaska. (Golden Anniversary Cruise)

5th Cruise - Island Princess, 04 October 2010, Vancouver - Los Angeles, Repositioning

6th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 05 January 2011, 10 day Mexican Riviera. LA to LA.

7th cruise - Golden Princess, 11 May 2011, 3 day, LA to Vancouver, Repositioning

8th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 14 May 2011, 1 day, Vancouver to Seattle, Repositioning

9th cruise - Coral Princess 19 May 2011 2 day, San Francisco to Vancouver, Repositioning

10th & 11th cruises - Coral Princess 02 July to 16 July 2011, round trip Vancouver - Whittier Alaska, B2B

12th & 13th cruises - Sapphire Princess, x2, Cabins, 18 Sep. 2011, 1 day, Seattle to Vancouver, Repositioning

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16th cruise - Oasis of the Seas, 26 Nov. 2011, 7 day, Western Caribbean, Ft. Lauderdale, Ret.

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20th cruise - Island Princess, 06-16 June 2012, 10 day cruisetour Vancouver - Wittier

21th cruise - Emerald Princess, 16 day, 10 - 26 Sep. 2012, TA, Copenhagen - New York

22nd cruise - Carnival Ecstasy 10 - 14 January, 2013, 4 Day Bahamas, Port Canaveral Ret.

23rd cruise - Sapphire Princess 30 March - 06 April, 2013, 7 Day Coastal LA - LA

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28th cruise - Caribbean Princess, 29 Mar. - 05 Apr. 2014, 7 Day, Western Caribbean, Houston Ret.

29th cruise - Regal Princess, 02 June - 19 June, 2014, Venice - Barcelona, - Venice 17 days

30th cruise - Royal Princess 19 - 29 Dec, 2014, Christmas, Fort Lauderdale Ret.

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[nyc12345]

Have been using these and they work like gem:

 

Royal/Celebrity:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...g=cruisetag-20

 

Carnival/Princess/Holland:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...g=cruisetag-20

 

Shower caddy:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...g=cruisetag-20

[bendar06]

It sounds like you install your tags too early' date=' they should not be installed until just prior to boarding, like before you leave your last hotel or airport, to prevent having too many tags on you baggage, confusing the airline baggage handlers, and also prevent tearing.

Yes it's OK to laminate them!! That's what I've been doing, ever since this system started, and it works great. ;) :D

 

Cato:)

 

 

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+1

While we have nowhere near the number of cruises that Cato has, we have the same experience and recommendations re luggage tags. Granted, it is our practice to try to arrive at least one day before embarkation and add the Princess tags to our luggage before we leave the hotel; the front desk and/or the bellman have staplers.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[ell52]

We use clear packing tape. Makes tags virtually waterproof and tear-proof. Inexpensive and one roll lasts a long time. As others have stated, just punch holes and use zip ties to secure.

[DrivesLikeMario]

Yes, you can laminate them, but I've found that they are really, really stiff then. If you have a choice in lamination thickness, go with the thinnest you can get so they're more flexible.

 

I've found that clear packing tape is much better. It's more pliable, bends and moves much better when it's knocked by other luggage or luggage handlers.

[The Wilkies]

I have printed off my paper luggage labels with Cabin No on etc which you are supposed to put round your luggage handles. Usually by the time we get to the ship, the labels are all torn and tatty. Is it ok to laminate them and then put them round the luggage handles does anyone know?

:confused:

 

We have always laminated ours since you had to print your own. Fold it up first, then you can get 2 labels out of an A4 sheet. Also take a mini stapler if flying so that can attach them when we get to the pre-cruise hotel.

[Go-Bucks!]

Packing tape is great. Punch holes in the ends of the tags and secure them on with zip ties. Works like a charm!

 

:D

 

 

That's exactly what I do - only takes a couple minutes and cheap too. I don't put them on the luggage, though, until I'm ready to go to the port.

[Stevesan]

No more staples, hole punchers, packing tape, laminating et al.

Here's a picture of the Serendipity tag holders.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABM7I0W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=177A0D4WV5318&coliid=I3WGVFD5A2V0U

[Mapu]

No more staples, hole punchers, packing tape, laminating et al.

Here's a picture of the Serendipity tag holders.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABM7I0W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=177A0D4WV5318&coliid=I3WGVFD5A2V0U

 

We have been using these Serendipity luggage tag holders for five years. They are great and have held up well.

[moresun]

We have been using these Serendipity luggage tag holders for five years. They are great and have held up well.

Glad to hear that we will be using them for the first time on our up coming cruise:)

[IdahoCruises]

Still prefer Cruise Critics tags. Here is a pic:

 

http://c3270052.r52.cf0.rackcdn.com/store/luggagetag_holder.jpg