Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
44Beats 12% of ships
Dining
51Beats 14% of ships
Entertainment
72Top 42% of ships
Activities & Thrills
80Top 17% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
67Beats 45% of ships
Value / Cost
46Top 25% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100
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Worth Knowing
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 44/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 46/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCosta
Ship NameAtlantica
Maiden voyage1 November 2009
Physical
Year Built2000
Refurbished 2008
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderHelsinki New Shipyard
Gross Tonnage 85,861 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 292.5 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.2 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 12
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks12
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew902
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,105
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins8
Passenger Capacity 2,680
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 32.038
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsRistorante Tiziano (main dining room); Ristorante Buffet Botticelli with Pizzeria Napoli (buffet/casual, deck 9); Club Atlantica (specialty, reservation-only, surcharge, decks 10-11)
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included2
Onboard Currency US Dollars or Euros
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access3
Outdoor Pools3
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges14
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkYes
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesIschia Spa & wellness complex (gym, aerobics room, beauty salon, UVA solarium, aroma steam rooms, Turkish bath, hydrotherapy pool, sauna); retractable-roof pool; casino; Club Atlantica specialty restaurant with Michelin three-star chef Gualtiero Marchesi menu
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $13.50
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6FB7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9187796
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311001063
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas, Nassau
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.