8 Popular Cruise Luggage Tag Holders for Major Cruise Lines

Are you heading on a cruise? Don’t forget to print your cruise luggage tags! Cruise luggage tags are a must and are provided by the cruise line. They come with your name, cabin number, and where you’ll be on the ship (AFT, FWD, or MID). They’re color-coded and often have a space for your address.

In the old days, cruise tags were mailed to you. With technology, you can print them at home or buy tag holders for that extra touch. They might mail them out weeks ahead if you’re in a suite or on a luxury cruise.

Mainstream cruise lines often have you print tags at home, which are included in your e-docs at check-in. Some, like Disney Cruise Lines, send them about two weeks before your sail date. And then there is Virgin Voyages, a cruise line that does it differently and provides no luggage tags until you get to the port.

Luggage Tag Holders for Major Cruise Lines

Our suitcases are ready with luggage tags in our hotel room for embarkation.

If you must print your cruise luggage tags before your cruise, you may want to invest in luggage tag holders. The idea of stapling a piece of paper to your suitcase handle may make you uneasy as it is not the most solid way to attach your cruise luggage tags.

We recommend the following luggage tag for the following cruise lines:

• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean Cruise
• Princess Cruises
• Holland America Line
• MSC Cruises
• Celebrity Cruises
• One Size Fits Most

All the tag holders below come with a waterproof sleeve to slip your at-home printed cruise luggage tags. The stainless steel metal rings attach easily to your luggage handle.

If you’re an avid cruiser with a particular cruise line, consider the cruise luggage tag holders a small investment.

The luggage was delivered to our cabin. See the cruise luggage tags attached to the handles.

Norwegian Cruise Line Luggage Tag Holders

Unless you’re cruising the Haven, you must print your tags at home and attach them to your luggage. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed for NCL luggage tags.

We purchased these recently before sailing on the Norwegian. They worked as advertised. Now, we are saving them for our next NCL cruise.

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Carnival Cruise Line Luggage Tag Holders

You will need to print your tags for a Carnival cruise. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for Carnival luggage tags.

Royal Caribbean Luggage Tag Holders

You will need to print your tags for a Royal Caribbean cruise. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for Royal Caribbean luggage tags.

Princess Cruises Luggage Tag Holders

You will need to print your tags for Princess cruises. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for Princess luggage tags.

Holland America Luggage Tag Holders

You will need to print your tags for a Holland America cruise. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for Holland America luggage tags.

MSC Cruise Luggage Tag Holders

You will need to print your tags for an MSC cruise. We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for MSC luggage tags.

Celebrity Cruises Luggage Tag Holders

In the past, Celebrity has mailed luggage tags to us before our sail date on the Celebrity Equinox. However, this has changed; you may need to print your tags for a Celebrity cruise.

We recommend these clear plastic luggage tag holders designed specifically for Celebrity luggage tags. We recently ordered and used them for the first time without any issues on our most recent Celebrity Solstice cruise, and now we have them for future cruises with Celebrity.

Luggage Tag Holders with Most Cruise Lines

These one-size-fits-most tags are mostly compatible with most cruise lines.

How do you attach cruise luggage tags?

No luggage tag holders? Here are a few creative tips for attaching your printed luggage tags without luggage tag holders:

1. You can print them on cardstock paper instead of regular paper. This way, the tags are slightly sturdier when you fold them on the sides and staple them to your suitcase handle.
2. Laminate the tags at home or at your nearby office supply store. Punch a hole at the top, then use a plastic zip tie to secure it to your luggage tag.
3. Print them out, whether on cardstock or regular paper (I prefer cardstock), and cut them to size into a long strip. Then, use clear packaging tape on the front and back to make your own laminated tag at home. Once this is done, loop it around your luggage handle and staple it on the sides. This is how we did it many times before purchasing luggage tags.

Do you need cruise luggage tags?

A cruise luggage tag is necessary if you plan to drop off your luggage with the porter on embarkation day. The tag lets the cruise line know where to drop off the luggage once it’s on the ship and to your cabin.

What happens if you have to print the cruise luggage tags at home?

If you have to print your own cruise luggage tags at home, don’t worry, it’s easy! The cruise line will send you an email when your e-docs are ready. You will sign in to your account, look for your e-docs, and click where it says “print cruise luggage tags.” A PDF will download, and you can print the cruise luggage tags home.

Where should I attach my cruise luggage tag?

You should attach the cruise luggage tag to the top handle of your suitcase.

Do cruise luggage tags have to be printed in color?

We recommend printing it in color to make it easier for the porters and cruise line. Black and white printed cruise tags may make it more difficult for the cruise line to organize and deliver your luggage to your cabin.

What happens if you don’t own a printer?

If you don’t have a printer at home, you can try to print the cruise luggage tags at a local print shop or office supply store. You can also wait to get to the port to request them. However, if you are staying at a hotel the night before your cruise, you can ask the front desk to print it for you, or they’ll have a guest computer and printer for you to use.

Should you purchase cruise luggage tag holders?

It’s not required, but we think it makes it easier. You don’t have to worry about ruined or lost cruise luggage tags.

Can I get luggage tags at the port?

You can get luggage tags at the port, which may or may not add to your check-in process. The lines for luggage check-in and tags can sometimes be long, depending on the cruise port/terminal. The best way is to find a porter, tip them, and they’ll provide you with a luggage tag.

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