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Princess Cruise Line Links
Princess Overview
Princess.com
Fleet
Kid's Stuff
Dining
Special Needs
History
Princess Fleet
Caribbean Princess
Coral Princess
Crown Princess
Dawn Princess
Diamond Princess
Emerald Princess
Grand Princess
Golden Princess
Island Princess
Ocean Princess
Pacific Princess
Royal Princess
Ruby Princess
Sapphire Princess
Sea Princess
Star Princess
Sun Princess
Dawn Princess News
Itinerary
Leaves from Bangkok, Sydney and Auckland sailing Asia, Australia & New Zealand itineraries
Deck Plan
Sun Deck 15
Sports Court, Splash Pool, The Sanctuary, Windjammers Bar
Lido Deck 14
Horizon Court, Sterling Steakhouse, Balcony Grill, Oasis bar, Hot Tub, Golf Net, Movies Under the Stars
Riviera Deck 12
Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Lotus Spa, Oasis Spa, Princess Links, Riviera Pool and Hot Tubs, Sundaes Ice Cream bar, The Riviera Bar, Teen Center, Youth Center
Aloha Deck 11
Passenger Staterooms
Baja Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 8
Passenger Staterooms, Verdi's, Grand Casino
Promenade Deck 7
Princess Theater, Wheelhouse bar, Jammers, Magnums, Vista Lounge, Atrium Lounge, Photo Gallery
Emerald Deck 6
Duty free boutiques, Venetian dining room
Plaza Deck 5
Grand Plaza, Florentine dining room, Patisserie, passenger services
Fiesta Deck4
Medical Center
Kids Only
Princess Pelicans
Ages 3-12
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves
Ages 8-12
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Remix Teen Lounge
Ages 13-17
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.
Dawn Princess
Based in Australia year-round and using only Australian currency onboard, Dawn Princess offers passengers a unique experience throughout some of the most exotic destinations in the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The Dawn Princess features a wrap-around Promenade Deck, The Sanctuary Adult's Only area, two show lounges with nightly entertainment, and plenty of elegant and casual dining options from gourmet pizza to grilled steaks.
Specifications
Ship Class: Sun
Launched: 1997
Refurbished:
GRT: 77,000
Length: 857
Draft: 26.6
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 1.950
Dawn Princess Bridge Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet.
Suite Amenities:
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 135-148 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 135-173 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 179 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 538-695 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Florentine Dining Room
Traditional fixed seating restaurant.
Venetian Dining Room
Anytime dining restaurant.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks. In addition, the restaurant operates a late-night bistro with a set menu and sit-down service from 10 pm to 4 am.
Balcony Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more located on Lido Deck.
Patisserie
Light menu.
Sundaes
Ice Cream Bar.
La Scala
Pizzeria.
Sterling Steakhouse
Premium cook-to-order aged beef and other steakhouse favorites. *$25.00 surcharge per person.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms, as well as special room service-only offerings.
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011
Notable Rooms
Princess Theater
Main showroom.
Vista Show Lounge
Comedy acts, movies and more.
Grand Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Magnums Lounge
Cocktail Bar.
Jammers
Night club.
Wheelhouse Bar
Nautical theme lounge.
Outdoor Features
Main Pool Area
Two large pools, two whirlpool spas, bandstand, and island bar.
Movies Under the Stars
Poolside HD theater. Movies and more.
Sports Deck
Basketball Court, Jogging Track, and Golf Simulators.
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Located on Riviera Deck aft.
Adult's Only Area
The Sanctuary
The perfect place to take a break and indulge in a private getaway with a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Serenity Stewards are on hand to provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers, to a menu of healthy beverages and fare. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011.
