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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A luggage tag is a small but important part of your travel experience. While many people prefer carry-on bags, luggage tags are an important part of your checked baggage as they help identify suitcases (especially in the case of loss or delays).
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.
A luggage tag is a small but important part of your travel experience. While many people prefer carry-on bags, luggage tags are an important part of your checked baggage as they help identify suitcases (especially in the case of loss or delays).
When you arrive at the Port Authority Security in the cruise terminal, you will pass a security checkpoint where all carry-on luggage goes through X-rays and other baggage is checked in. All checked bags on cruise ships are scanned.
A cruise lanyard! I resisted for a while, but now make sure that I always travel with cruise lanyards to carry my cruise card. Since you'll need to carry your cruise card everywhere you go, a cruise lanyard (or an alternative) will ensure that you never misplace or fumble for your cruise key card.
Finally, it is important to protect your personal information when filling out your luggage tag. Avoid writing your full address on the tag, and if you do wish to include it make sure this information is written on the back of the tag or written in a smaller font.
Luggage tags can help airlines return lost bags. Among the disadvantages of plastic luggage tags are the relative ease with which they may be lost. Depending on the quality, plastic luggage attachments may pop open or detach from luggage when met with the rough and tumble world of air travel.
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.
The best news about packing is that there is no (reasonable) limit on how much you can bring on a cruise. Most cruise lines “encourage” or “suggest” each passenger to limit luggage to two suitcases, each one less than 50 pounds. In addition, you can also bring carry-on luggage (more on that in a moment).
Can you bring snacks, like candy, on a cruise? Shelf-stable snacks like chips, pretzels, protein bars or any other items packaged in sealed wrappers are permitted on every major cruise line.
Bring your plate up for secondsFor 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.
For the most part, this information is unnecessary since the airline will contact you via phone or email to reunite you with any lost bags. Also, adding your address to luggage tags could open you up to robbery while you're away as many people could view this information once you've headed out on your travels.
Where should I attach a luggage tag? Your luggage tag should be attached to the handle or strap of your bag where it will be easy to spot. For a tag with adjustable straps, you should make sure it is pulled tight to minimize the risk of it getting snagged off.