What Are the Rules and Regulations Around Bringing Alcohol On An Avalon River Cruise?
Avalon Waterways' travel terms say guests agree not to bring outside food or beverages into the hotel or ship unless this is explicitly permitted in advance. Alcohol consumption is not permitted on any motorcoaches. Avalon's FAQ says nothing about bringing your own bottles, so ask Avalon before you travel.
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Avalon Waterways’ Travel Terms & Conditions state that guests agree “not to bring any outside food or beverages into the hotel or ship” unless this is explicitly permitted in advance. We read this in the Accommodation Compliance section as summarized from the page, so check the exact wording on Avalon’s site.
The terms also say that alcohol consumption is not permitted on any motorcoaches. Alcohol, beverages and food outside of the contracted menu, on board the vessel, are not included in pricing and are billed before you leave the ship.
What is included on board
Avalon’s FAQ lists, by region:
- Europe: a choice of complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner, and sparkling wine with breakfast.
- Asia: complimentary local beer and spirits during the day, and wine at lunch and dinner.
- Amazon and Galapagos: wine with dinner, with some other drinks included in the Amazon.
Other drinks bought on board are charged to your personal shipboard account.
What we could not find
The FAQ and the terms do not say whether any exception exists for a bottle of wine or a duty-free purchase, or whether a corkage fee applies. We found no official Avalon page that answers this, so treat forum posts as unofficial.
What to do
- Ask Avalon (the FAQ gives a reservations phone line) and get the answer in writing if you plan to bring anything.
- Check your cruise documents, because rules can differ by ship and region.
- Local laws on alcohol in each country also apply; see our laws and travel section.
People also ask
Can you bring your own alcohol on an Avalon river cruise?
Avalon's terms say guests agree not to bring outside food or beverages into the hotel or ship unless explicitly permitted in advance.
Is alcohol included on Avalon river cruises?
In Europe, Avalon's FAQ says a choice of complimentary wine and beer is included with lunch and dinner, and sparkling wine with breakfast.
Can you drink alcohol on Avalon motorcoaches?
No. Avalon's terms say alcohol consumption is not permitted on any motorcoaches.
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