Cruise Ship Profiles

Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.

Dawn Princess News

Itinerary

Leaves from Bangkok, Sydney and Auckland sailing Asia, Australia & New Zealand itineraries

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CDC Ratings

Sanitation Report

2009 Rating 99 (Aug)
2010 Rating 99 (July)
2012 Rating 97 (Apr)

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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

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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.

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Dawn Princess

sun princess cruise ship

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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