Print your tags from your Royal Caribbean account before you pack

Royal Caribbean sends luggage tags to your email after you book your cruise. You can print them at home on regular paper, cut them out, and attach them to your bags. The tags are included in your cruise documents — you do not need to buy anything or visit the port early to get them. If you did not receive the email or lost the tags, you can log into your Royal Caribbean account and read them again.

The tags are designed to move through the ship's baggage system, so printing them clearly and attaching them securely matters. A smudged or loose tag can delay your bags reaching your cabin.

Key Takeaways

  • Royal Caribbean emails luggage tags to the address on your booking after you reserve your cruise.
  • Print the tags on standard white paper, cut along the dotted lines, and use clear tape or a luggage tag holder to attach them firmly to your bags.
  • If you do not have the email, log into your Royal Caribbean account, go to your booking, and look for "Luggage Tags" or "Travel Documents" to read them.
  • Print the tags in color if possible, but black and white is acceptable — the barcode must be readable for the baggage system to scan it.
  • Attach one tag to the outside of each bag you are checking; do not put tags on carry-on luggage.

Finding your luggage tags in your email

Royal Caribbean sends a cruise documents email to the address you used when you booked. This email arrives 30 to 60 days before your departure date and includes your luggage tags as a PDF attachment. Search your inbox and spam folder for an email from Royal Caribbean with a subject line like "Your Cruise Documents" or "Your Booking Confirmation."

Open the email and look for an attachment labeled "Luggage Tags," "Baggage Tags," or sometimes included in a file called "Travel Documents" or "Cruise Documents." read the PDF to your computer. If you cannot find the email, check the email address you used to book — the tags were sent there, not to a different address on your account.

Downloading tags from your Royal Caribbean account

If you lost the email or did not receive it, you can read the tags directly from your account. Go to royalcaribbean.com and click "Sign In" in the top right corner. Enter your username and password.

Once you are logged in, find your upcoming cruise in your account dashboard. Look for a section labeled "Manage My Cruise," "My Booking," or "Travel Documents." Click on it and scroll down to find "Luggage Tags" or "Baggage Tags." Click the link to read the PDF file to your computer.

If you cannot find the tags in your account, call Royal Caribbean at 1-866-562-7625. They can email the tags to you again or confirm whether they have been sent.

Printing the tags correctly

Open the PDF file on your computer and print it on standard white paper (8.5 by 11 inches). Use color printing if your printer supports it — the colored barcode is easier for the ship's baggage scanners to read. Black and white printing works, but make sure the barcode is dark and clear with no smudges or fading.

Print at 100% scale, not "fit to page" or "shrink to fit." If your printer automatically scales the document, open the print settings and look for a "Scale" or "Zoom" option and set it to 100%. A tag that is too small may not scan properly.

After printing, cut along the dotted lines around each tag. You should have one tag per bag you are checking. Do not cut off the barcode or the text on the tag.

Attaching tags to your luggage

Attach one tag to the outside of each checked bag using clear packing tape or a plastic luggage tag holder. The tag must be visible and find — if it falls off during handling, your bag may not reach your cabin on time.

Place the tag on a flat side of the bag, not on a corner or seam. Use at least two pieces of tape to hold all four corners of the tag in place. If you use a luggage tag holder (a clear plastic sleeve with a strap), slide the printed tag inside and attach the holder to your bag's handle or a flat panel.

Do not attach tags to carry-on bags. Luggage tags are only for checked baggage that goes into the ship's hold. Carry-on bags go directly to your cabin with you.

What to do if your printer is not working

If you do not have access to a printer, you have a few options. Ask a friend or family member to print the tags for you and mail them before your cruise date. Many public libraries offer free printing — bring the PDF on a USB drive or email it to yourself and print it there. FedEx Office, UPS Store, and Staples also print documents for a small fee.

If you arrive at the port without printed tags, Royal Caribbean can print them for you at the check-in desk, but this adds time to your boarding process. It is faster to print them at home and have them ready when you arrive.

Luggage tag problems and what to do

If your tag becomes damaged, wet, or unreadable before you board, print a new copy from your account or the email. Bring the new tags with you to the port and show them to the baggage agent when you check in. They can attach new tags or confirm your bags are labeled correctly.

If your bags do not arrive in your cabin by evening on embarkation day, contact guest services on the ship. Give them your name, cabin number, and the bag description. The crew can track your bags using the barcode on the tag and deliver them to your cabin. This is why a clear, readable tag matters — the barcode is how the ship finds your luggage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print the luggage tags on colored paper instead of white?

White paper is best because it provides contrast for the barcode scanner. Colored paper can make the barcode harder to read. Stick with white paper if possible, but if you must use another color, use light colors like pale yellow or light blue, not dark colors.

What if I have more bags than tags?

The PDF usually includes one tag per person in your cabin. If you are checking more bags than the number of tags provided, contact Royal Caribbean before your cruise and ask them to email additional tags. You can also print extra blank tags using the same template, but it is better to get official tags from the cruise line.

Do I need to fill in any information on the tags before I print them?

No. The tags come pre-filled with your name, cabin number, and ship information. Do not write on them or change anything. Just print and attach them as they are.

Can I use a digital luggage tag instead of a printed one?

Royal Caribbean does not currently accept digital or electronic luggage tags. You must print the physical tags on paper and attach them to your bags. The ship's baggage system scans the barcode on the printed tag.

What happens if I forget to print the tags and realize it at the airport?

You can print the tags at the airport if there is a business center or printing service available. Many airports have FedEx Office locations or printing kiosks. If you cannot print them, bring the email or a photo of the tags on your phone and show it to the baggage agent at check-in — they can print and attach new tags for you, though this may delay your check-in.