Dawn Princess - Princess Cruises

Dawn Princess Public Areas

Dawn Princess - along with its sister ships Sun and Sea - creates paradise on the high seas. Featuring a wrap-around Promenade Deck, this spectacular ship has more than 400 balcony staterooms to enjoy the ever-changing scenery and two spacious decks. Hot spots include two show lounges with nightly entertainment, and plenty of elegant and casual dining options from gourmet pizza to grilled steaks.

Dawn Princess Vital Statistics
Cabins	975	Guests	1,950	Crew	925
Launch	May 1997	Tonnage	77,000 grt	Length	261 m
Beam (width)	40 m	Decks	14

A twin to Sun Princess, Dawn Princess is imaginatively conceived and tastefully decorated. The Grand Plaza atrium is one of the most stunning lobbies afloat and is just one of the features that make this ship a Personal Choice favourite. Below are some of the features Dawn Princess has to offer:

Personal Choice Dining

The Princess chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine - and it shows. Their entire fleet has been inducted into the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society. Each chef's menu is creative and the selections change every day. Pair that with impeccable service and you're in for an unforgettable gourmet experience.

Traditional

This ship offers several formal dining rooms in the cruise tradition, with Traditional Fixed Seating at the same times for each meal, with attentive service provided by your own waiter throughout the cruise.

• Regency Dining Room

Anytime

Anytime Dining means you aren't limited to eating at a fixed time or place on the ship. Instead, the choice of when and where you want to eat is flexible, based only on your stomach's whim.

• Marquis Dining Room

Specialty

Their ships’ restaurants are always in big demand and this ship’s options are no exception, serving up exquisite local specialties and gourmet favourites. Reservations recommended. Cover charge.

• Sterling Steakhouse
• Ultimate Balcony Dining^SM

Casual

Want to maximize your pool time and minimize your mealtime? Get a quick and satisfying bite whenever you like at their Casual Dining eateries, or get take-out and dine by the pool.

• 24-hour dining in the Horizon Court
• Wine and caviar bar
• Patisserie
• Sundaes ice cream bar
• Verdi’s Pizzeria
• Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
• Afternoon tea
• 24-hour complimentary room service

Entertainment

To say the nightlife onboard is entertaining is an understatement. Their performers are seasoned professionals and their performances are of the same calibre as what you'd see on a Broadway stage. Their theatre productions, lounge acts, movies and casino venues are just some of the fun onboard.

Theatres

This ship's theatre venues are designed with great acoustics, the best seats in the house, and stellar acts. The movies shown are all first-run feature-length films.

• Princess Theater
• Vista Show Lounge

Hot Spots

Their ship's Hot Spots are just that - sizzling! They vary depending upon the ship and feature dazzling casinos, their Movies Under The Stars outdoor theater, night clubs, dance floors and more.

• Grand Casino

Lounges

Whether you're in the mood for a cozy space to sip cocktails with someone special or a swanky place to savor a cigar and make new friends, Princess ships provide it all.

• Wheelhouse Bar
• Atrium Lounge and Bar
• Shooting Stars
• Rendez-vous

Activities

Pools & Spas

Sometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs.

• Riviera Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
• Lotus Spa® Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)

Sports

Their ships will keep you on the run, literally, with basketball, paddle tennis, jogging tracks and state-of-the-art gyms equipped with machines that'll keep your heart rate pumping.

• Lotus Spa®, gym and fitness area
• Virtual golf simulators
• Shuffleboard
• Sports Court

Enrichment

When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.

• World-class art collection, gallery and auctions
• ScholarShip@Sea®
• 24-hour Internet Café (wireless access available)
• Library and writing room

Boutiques

Deals on designer clothing and gifts, including Lladro, Swarovski, Calvin Klein, Tommy Bahama, Lancome, Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Fossil - all up to 30% off.

• Boutiques (duty-free)
• Future Cruise Sales

Families

With Princess, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. Their youth and teen centres are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pyjama nights and more.

Kids & Teens

This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to Remix (ages 13-17).

• The Fun Zone
• Teen Center
• Splash pool

Ship Highlights

• 70% of outside staterooms include balconies--411 total
• Wrap-around promenade deck
• 24-hour buffet/bistro with 270-degree view over bow
• 4-story atrium lobby with ocean views
• Two showrooms
• Spa with ocean-view gym
• Sports court
• Four swimming pools
• Bay view listening library
• Poolside hamburger grill and ice cream bar
• Pizzeria, premium steakhouse
• Wine and caviar bar, patisserie
• Computerized golf centre
• Lavish casino, gallery of shops, business centre
• 1,950 passengers

Dawn Princess cabins

Note: All Dawn Princess stateroom images are representative samples. Certain staterooms may vary in size and configuration.

Dawn Princess decks

Sun Deck

Cruise Deals On The Dawn Princess

• New Zealand cruise for 16 nights in January 2009 from £2,232
• New Zealand cruise for 16 nights in December 2008 from £2,429
• New Zealand cruise for 16 nights in February 2009 from £2,252