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How do I tag my luggage on a cruise?

Staple the Tag on the Luggage Handle (top handle) If you have a duffel or carry-on bag that has two handles that come together, only tag one handle, not both together.



To tag your luggage for a cruise, you typically use the printable paper tags provided in your digital cruise documents (edocs). Once you check in online, you can print these tags, which contain your name, ship, and stateroom number. Most cruisers recommend folding the paper tag as instructed and then reinforcing it with clear packing tape to prevent it from ripping off during the heavy-handed loading process. A more modern and professional method is to purchase clear plastic luggage tag holders (available on sites like Amazon) designed specifically for cruise lines; you simply slide your folded paper into the plastic sleeve and attach it to your bag's handle with a reinforced metal ring. You should attach these tags after your flight but before you arrive at the cruise terminal. This ensures that the cruise porters can easily identify your bag and deliver it directly to your cabin door, usually by the late afternoon of your embarkation day.

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Your Carnival Cruise Lines luggage tags will be included with your eTicket. Please ensure one (1) tag is printed, filled in and attached to each piece of luggage prior to arriving at the terminal on the day of departure. These tags will enable delivery of your luggage to your stateroom.

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Yep, you don't need to print them in color, but if you can, it'll make it a bit easier for the baggage folks to send your bags to the correct deck. ;p.

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Contrary to popular belief, though, you should steer clear of including your entire name on your luggage tag for privacy reasons. The last thing you want to do is become a victim of identity theft because someone was able to swipe all your vital information from your luggage tag.

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Cruise luggage tags aren't a necessity for cruising, however they do make things much easier. By using the plastic luggage tag holders, you eliminate the need for stapling and using tape, and won't worry that paper luggage tags may fall off.

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Keep reading for more details. My luggage has arrived consistently (and on time) at my destination. For now, this is primarily a testament to the fact that the E-Ink tags work reliably, and not because of any big technological leaps in bag tracking.

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Tipping on a Cruise Begins Before Sailaway Why? If you plan to drop off your larger pieces of luggage, be prepared to give the portside luggage handler a $2- $5 tip per bag. The amount can depend upon size, weight and amount of luggage.

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By putting essential information on your luggage tags such as your name, phone number or email address, country and state, you can increase the possibility of your bags being returned to you if they are lost or misplaced.

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Baggage Tags – Thermal, Manual & RFID.

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Many travelers take time to add a luggage tag to the suitcases they plan to check-in. However, it's just as important to add a luggage tag to carry-on bags. In the event an airline overbooks a flight, there's a chance a carry-on will have to be checked at the gate and already having a tag in place helps with tracking.

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Bring your plate up for seconds For sanitary reasons, cruise lines ask that you take a new plate if you return to the buffet. Leave your old plate on the table, and it will be scooped up and taken to be cleaned — often before you return to your seat.

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Each of your checked items should have two luggage tags; one on the outside, and one on the inside. The inside tag is in case of damage to the outside one, by choosing a durable luggage tag you minimize the risk of damage to the tag and more importantly, the information hidden within.

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A photo gives a very clear description of the baggage and helps airport authorities narrow down their scope of searching. Chances of getting your luggage are usually higher if you have a photo. It's not just the outside you should be taking a picture of, but all of the contents too.

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Personalized luggage tags are included in the guest's Electronic Documents (available once online check-in is completed). It is not necessary to print the tags in color. Carnival luggage tags must be affixed to your baggage prior to arriving at the terminal.

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