Cruise buffet guests face surprise charges for taking food back to cabins
Costa Cruises has implemented a new policy prohibiting guests from taking buffet food back to their cabins. Guests who violate this rule may face a €60 cleaning fee, which has sparked debate among passengers. The cruise line emphasizes that this measure is intended to ensure guest safety and maintain cleanliness on board.
- ▪Costa Cruises has warned guests against taking buffet food to their cabins.
- ▪A €60 cleaning fee will be imposed on those who do not comply with the new policy.
- ▪The cruise line aims to promote responsible behavior and maintain a high-quality experience for all guests.
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US News Cruise buffet guests face surprise charges for taking food back to cabins By Andrea Margolis, Fox News Published May 25, 2026, 8:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests Democrats denied entry to Delaney Hall return with families to push for shutdown Bill Carter claims Trump 'personally involved' in getting Colbert's show axed A cruise line is warning guests not to bring buffet food into their rooms — and threatening them with fines if they do. Costa Cruises recently informed guests they could face a €60 cleaning fee — close to $70 — for taking buffet food back to their cabins, according to the cruise blog Crew Center.
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