In order to safeguard the health of the passenger and all other boarding guests over 6 years of age, certain safety procedures have been implemented, following the provisions of the health protocols in force and in full compliance with the applicable regulations, including a Covid-19 diagnostic test (nasopharyngeal swab) for all those boarding, crew or guests (cost covered by Costa), body temperature check via infrared system on embarkation: Should your body temperature be higher than 37.5 °C or if you have flu symptoms, you will need to undergo a more thorough medical check-up;  a check on whether your health status has changed since the medical self-declaration made during online check-in; There will be a constant presence of specific personnel to monitor the health of passengers coming on board. The personnel responsible for this will therefore assess the health condition of all embarking passengers: to protect the health of guests and crew. Costa may refuse access to the ship if the necessary safety conditions are not met.