Cheers Okanagan Tours and Transportation – Policies
We’re committed to creating exceptional experiences. This page outlines our policies to help ensure smooth and reliable service across all of our tours and transportation offerings.
🎟 Booking & Payment
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- 50% deposit required for bookings made more than 15 days before the first service date.
- Full payment due 15 days before service. For bookings made less than 15 days out, full payment is required at time of booking.
- We accept e-transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and secure online payments via reservation email.
- Note: Vernon Airport Shuttles must be paid in full at time of booking.
💳 Cancellation Policy (All Services)
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Wine Tours, Weddings, Charters, Golf, Dinner, Bus for Hire:
- 15+ days before: Full refund less $50 admin fee
- 7–14 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days: No refund
Airport, Ski, Intermountain & Hockey Shuttles:
- 48+ hours before: Full refund less $50 admin fee
- Less than 48 hours: No refund
- If shuttle is already en route: $50 rebooking fee or cost of shuttle (whichever is less)
Postponements are free if requested at least 3 hours prior, subject to availability.
✈️ Flight Delays & Rebooking
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- Please notify us ASAP about flight delays or changes.
- We’ll do our best to accommodate but rebooking is not guaranteed.
- Changes over 1 hour may require a $50 rebooking fee.
- All rebookings are subject to availability.
⌛ Waiting Time & Time Extensions
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Time Extensions (Wine Tours, Weddings, Charters):
- Available at the original hourly rate, pending vehicle and driver availability.
- Must be approved by dispatch.
Waiting Time (Golf, Dinner, Hockey, Bus for Hire):
- 15-minute grace period at pickup.
- $75 per half hour thereafter.
- Pickup time changes allowed up to 1 hour in advance with no charge.
🧼 Vehicle Damage, Spills & Cleaning
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- Spills, excessive mess, or vomiting: $250 cleaning fee minimum.
- Damages to interiors or equipment billed at replacement cost.
🧒 Children, Pets & Accessibility
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- Children welcome on tours; legal drinking age in BC is 19+.
- Guests must supply or request child seats in advance.
- Service animals accepted. Pets may be permitted on private charters with prior approval.
- Please inform us of any mobility needs—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
🍽️ Meals & Restaurant Bookings
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- Lunch is not included in tour pricing.
- We’ll make reservations on your behalf where applicable.
- Guests pay à la carte at the restaurant.
- Please notify restaurants directly of allergies or dietary restrictions.
🚪 Pick-Up Procedure
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- Complimentary pick-up/drop-off is included.
- Please be ready 10 minutes before pickup.
- Your guide will meet you at your accommodation’s front entrance unless otherwise specified.
👃 Scent-Free Reminder
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- To protect the wine tasting experience, please avoid perfumes, cologne, or strong scents.
- Lipstick and gloss may also impact your tasting experience.
📜 Code of Conduct & Liability
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- No alcohol or smoking in vehicles.
- Unruly or intoxicated guests may be refused service or remove

