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Costa Cruises Imposes €60 Cabin Buffet Fine for Hygiene

5/26/2026

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Costa Cruises is charging a €60 fine to guests who bring buffet meals to their cabins, citing hygiene and safety concerns.
The fee, described as a cleaning charge, applies on a limited number of sailings and is enforced through onboard messages.
Only room-service staff trained in sanitation are permitted to transport food to cabins.
Social-media commenters are divided, with some praising the cleanliness effort and others calling the fine unreasonable.

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Costa Cruises is charging a €60 fine to guests who bring buffet meals to their cabins, citing hygiene and safety concerns.
The fee, described as a cleaning charge, applies on a limited number of sailings and is enforced through onboard messages.
Only room-service staff trained in sanitation are permitted to transport food to cabins.
Social-media commenters are divided, with some praising the cleanliness effort and others calling the fine unreasonable.