This was my first cruise and I have to say I was more than impressed with the CostaAtlantica.
Embarkment was fairly quick and we got into our room after sitting around the lobby for a while. On the topic of the lobby . . . our mouths dropped when we walked into the lobby. It was beautiful and spotless. Our room was fairly small but manageable and extremely clean. Our stateroom attendant cleaned our room at least twice a day and was so pleasant and kind.
The meals in the main dining room were fairly good, not the greatest food I've ever had, but fine. The atmosphere was very nice and our waiter was so great. Dinner does seem to take FOREVER but it's not too bad when surrounded by kind people and a beautiful dining room.