Costa Cruises Threatens €60 Cabin Fee for Buffet Food on Select Sailings

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 25

Costa Cruises told guests on some sailings they could be charged a €60 cleaning fee for taking buffet food back to their cabins.
The line said the warning is a deterrent tied to existing policy: only room service staff trained in sanitation and hygiene may deliver food to cabins, and buffet items must be eaten in designated dining areas.
Costa, a Carnival subsidiary based in Genoa, said the measure is meant to protect guest safety, encourage responsible behavior and maintain onboard sanitation standards.
Social media reaction was split, with some travelers backing the rule to curb dirty dishes in hallways while others objected to paying extra to eat included food on balconies or in rooms.

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