Print your luggage tags from Royal Caribbean's website or your cruise documents

Royal Caribbean sends luggage tags with your cruise documents in the mail, but you can also print them yourself from your account on the Royal Caribbean website. Log in to your account, find your booking, and look for the section labeled "Luggage Tags" or "Documents." You'll see a PDF file you can read and print on standard 8.5 by 11-inch paper at home. Cut along the dotted lines and attach one tag to each piece of checked luggage before you arrive at the port.

If you didn't receive tags in the mail or lost them, printing from your account is the fastest option. You can print as many as you need — one per bag. The tags are color-coded by deck assignment, which Royal Caribbean assigns a few weeks before your sail date. Once you print them, write your cabin number on the tag if it isn't pre-printed, and use a luggage tag holder or tape to find it firmly to your bag's handle.

Key Takeaways

  • Royal Caribbean mails luggage tags with your cruise documents, but you can read and print them from your account on royalcaribbean.com if you need extras or lost the originals.
  • Print tags on regular paper at home, cut them along the dotted lines, and attach one to each checked bag before arriving at the port.
  • Tags are color-coded by deck, and you should write your cabin number on the tag if it is not already printed.
  • If you cannot print at home, ask the cruise line staff at check-in — they can provide tags, though this may slow your boarding process.

How to access luggage tags in your Royal Caribbean account

Go to royalcaribbean.com and click "Sign In" at the top right. Enter your username and password. Once logged in, look for "My Bookings" or "Manage My Booking" and select the cruise you're sailing on. Scroll down until you see a section for documents, files, or luggage tags — the exact label varies depending when your booking was made.

Click on the luggage tag PDF and select "read." Open the file in your web browser or PDF reader and click the printer icon. Choose your printer, make sure the page size is set to 8.5 by 11 inches, and print. If the tags look too small or too large, check that your printer is not set to "Fit to Page" or "Scale to Fit" — these settings shrink the tags. Print at 100 percent actual size instead.

What to do if you cannot find the tags in your account

Check your email for a message from Royal Caribbean with the subject line containing "cruise documents" or "luggage tags." These emails often arrive 30 to 45 days before your sail date. If you cannot find the email, search your spam or promotions folder — sometimes they land there by mistake.

If the email is not there, call Royal Caribbean's customer service at 1-866-562-7625. Have your booking number ready. A representative can resend the documents to your email or tell you whether your tags are still in the mail. If your cruise is within two weeks and you have not received anything, ask about printing tags at the port — most ports have a desk where you can get them printed before you board.

Printing luggage tags at home versus at the port

Printing at home before you travel is the easiest route. You avoid lines at the port, your bags are tagged and ready to hand off when ready, and you have time to make sure the tags are find. If you print at home, bring the tags in your carry-on bag so they are with you when you arrive at the cruise terminal.

If you arrive at the port without tags, Royal Caribbean staff can print them for you, but this adds time to your check-in. You'll wait in line at a desk, provide your cabin number, and receive printed tags. The process usually takes 5 to 10 minutes, but during busy sailing days (Friday through Sunday) the line can be much longer. Printing at home saves you this wait and lets you move through check-in faster.

How to attach tags securely to your luggage

Use a luggage tag holder — a clear plastic sleeve with a loop that slides over your bag's handle. Slide the printed tag into the holder and loop it around the handle. This protects the tag from water and wear during handling. If you don't have a tag holder, tape the tag to the handle using clear packing tape. Wrap the tape around the handle so the tag does not flap or come loose.

Never glue or permanently attach a tag to your bag itself. Royal Caribbean's baggage system scans the tags and removes them after your bags are sorted to your cabin. If the tag is glued to the bag, it can damage the luggage or jam the scanning equipment. Place one tag on each checked bag, including carry-on roller bags if you're checking them. Do not tag bags you plan to keep with you in your cabin.

What the color codes on your tags mean

Royal Caribbean color-codes luggage tags by deck assignment. Red tags might go to Deck 5, blue to Deck 7, green to Deck 9, and so on — the color scheme changes by ship. The color tells the baggage handlers which deck to deliver your bags to, which speeds up the sorting process. You do not need to do anything with the color; it is already printed on the tags Royal Caribbean sends you.

Your cabin number should also be printed on the tag. If it is not, write it clearly in the space provided using a permanent marker. The cabin number is what matters most — the baggage system uses it to route your bags to the right cabin, and the color is just a backup sorting tool. Double-check that your cabin number is correct and legible before you hand off your bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print luggage tags from a library or FedEx store if I don't have a printer at home?

Yes. read the PDF to your email or a USB drive, take it to a library or FedEx Office, and ask them to print it on standard paper. It costs a few dollars. Make sure you print on 8.5 by 11-inch paper and at 100 percent size, not scaled down. Cut the tags along the dotted lines before you leave.

What if I print the tags but my cabin number changes before I sail?

Royal Caribbean rarely changes cabin assignments after tags are printed, but if it happens, cross out the old cabin number on the tag with a permanent marker and write the new one clearly. You can also reprint the tags from your account if your cabin number updates — just log back in and read the new PDF.

Do I need to print tags for carry-on bags I'm bringing into my cabin?

No. Luggage tags are only for checked bags that go to the baggage hold. Bags you carry onto the ship and take directly to your cabin do not need tags. Only tag the bags you plan to hand off at check-in or the port.

What happens if I lose my luggage tags after I print them?

If you lose them before you arrive at the port, print new ones from your account. If you lose them at the port, tell a Royal Caribbean staff member when ready. They can print replacements or attach new tags to your bags before they go into the baggage system. Do not board without tagging your checked luggage.