Princess Cruises: Dawn Princess

Overview

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. Whether you're in the mood for the peaceful tranquility of The Sanctuary, our outdoor retreat exclusively for adults, or you're seeking a family night out at Movies Under the Stars, Dawn Princess offers it all. And, on a ship christened by the original cast of The Love Boat, romance is always in the air.

Food & Dining

At Princess, we know you look forward to freshly prepared, delicious fare on your voyage. That is why the quality of our cuisine is so important to us. At any hour, wherever you go on your Princess ship, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautaing the ingredients of your next meal. Bread and pastries are baked fresh three times a day, and sauces are prepared by hand.

Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to dining. Whether you feel like a multi-course meal in a formal dining room or a hand-tossed pizza by the pool, Princess obliges your every mood. From elegant specialty restaurants to themed buffets on deck, the variety of venues and dining options is certain to satisfy you no matter the time of day.

Princess offers you the choice of Traditional Dining, Specialty Dining or Casual Dining.

Traditional Dining: Is the classic cruise experience, allowing you to dine at set times with the same table mates and wait staff each evening.

Specialty Restaurants*

Sterling Steakhouse: The sophisticated Sterling Steakhouse features premium, cooked-to-order aged beef, along with other steakhouse favorites. Passengers even enjoy the unique option of choosing their own cut from a presentation tray, and watching as the chef cooks their selection.
* A modest cover charge will apply

Casual Fare: Freshly grilled burgers, hand-tossed pizza - a wide selection of casual options abound on each ship.

Horizon Court: Offers a wide selection of buffet meals or snacks. Floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning sea views is a backdrop for your quick breakfast or casual dinner.

Pub Lunch*: Step into the Wheelhouse Bar onboard for a taste of British tradition. You'll find a menu of favorites advertised on chalkboards and displayed on counters for an authentic pub feel including fish & chips or a hearty Ploughman's Lunch. *Locations may vary from ship to ship.

Afternoon Tea: Indulge in afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, music and white-glove service.

Room Service: The complimentary room service menu includes sandwiches, salads, a selection of hot dishes and delicacies from the pastry shop; plus, coffee, iced tea and milk are available 24-hours a day!

Ultimate Balcony Dining: Dine alfresco style, with a multi-course dinner, served on your balcony a dedicated waitstaff. Or if you prefer, a refreshing breakfast option is available.

Onboard Activities

Princess offers everything you could need for a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat with innovative experiences all designed to help you escape completely.

Movies Under the Stars: A Princess original - enjoy feature films, concerts, sporting events and other entertainment on a giant screen poolside.

The Sanctuary: Solitude seekers will be able to escape completely to this plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting with signature beverages, light meals, massages, attentive service and relaxing personal entertainment.

ScholarShip@Sea: From enrichment lectures to cooking demonstrations, digital photography workshops to wine tasting, Scholarship@Sea programs are designed to make learning fun.

Lotus Spa: Our goal at Princess is to return you to the world renewed in body, mind and spirit. Our Lotus Spa and Fitness Center features spa treatments, beauty salon services and the latest in equipment, as well as personal trainers and a variety of different classes throughout the day.

Poolside Activities: Swim, sun and enjoy yourself in our many pools. Relax effortlessly underneath a retractable glass dome, on a terrace above the rolling wake, or work up a sweat and make some of your own waves in a swim-against-the-current pool.

Library: We've stocked our ships with an extensive library, including contemporary titles in a wide range of categories and books related to specific cruise itineraries. Princess onboard libraries have collections of up to 2,000 books.

• Production Shows: Princess Signature Shows are featured on every cruise, entertaining passengers with lively music, stunning choreography, and some of the largest casts at sea.
• Dancing, Karaoke & Comedy: Move to the rhythm of the disco beat or take a spin in the ballroom. And, for some belly laughs, catch a stand-up comedy act or belt out a song in our karaoke lounge.
• Bars & Lounges: Evening cocktails in one of the ship's cozy lounges or swanky bars is a perfect place to meet up with shipboard friends.
• Casino: Games of chance worthy of Las Vegas beckon including blackjack, roulette, craps and slot machines.

Youth and Teens: Our fully equipped Youth Centers and Teen Lounges are staffed with experienced counselors, ready to entertain kids and teens all day and evening.

Princess Cruises Book Club: Offers an opportunity for fascinating literary discussions among passengers.

Princess Cruises Ultimate Ship Tour: Get an exclusive glimpse at the behind-the-scenes action onboard a Princess ship - an industry first. (Not available for Pacific Princess and Ocean Princess)

Onboard Experience

Throughout your cruise, whether you love activity or crave tranquility, Princess offers everything you could need for a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat, including a wide variety of freshly prepared cuisine and innovative experiences all designed to help you escape completely.

Prices Starting From

Itinerary	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
May 27, 2013 14 Night Treasures Of Asia	--	2373 AUD	2887 AUD	--
Jun 10, 2013 16 Night Indonesia	--	--	--	8321 AUD
Jun 26, 2013 17 Night Northern Australia Explorer	2446 AUD	3048 AUD	--	--
Jul 13, 2013 90 Night Classical Cruise	11828 AUD	14660 AUD	18036 AUD	--
Jul 13, 2013 44 Night Round Europe - Route To Venice	5913 AUD	6844 AUD	--	--
Jul 13, 2013 32 Night Round Europe - Route To Rome	4066 AUD	--	--	--
Jul 13, 2013 2 Night Australia Coastal	--	--	--	--
Aug 14, 2013 21 Night Round Europe - Round Trip Rome	3437 AUD	--	--	14572 AUD
Aug 26, 2013 46 Night Round Europe-route From Venice	6109 AUD	7040 AUD	--	--
Sep 4, 2013 37 Night Round Europe - Route From Rome	4895 AUD	5380 AUD	6525 AUD	12655 AUD
Oct 11, 2013 35 Night Round Australia & New Zealand	3923 AUD	4951 AUD	6833 AUD	--
Nov 15, 2013 4 Night Australia Coastal	634 AUD	779 AUD	925 AUD	1216 AUD
Nov 19, 2013 13 Night New Zealand	1471 AUD	2247 AUD	2884 AUD	4381 AUD
Dec 2, 2013 13 Night New Zealand	1373 AUD	1761 AUD	2246 AUD	3895 AUD
Dec 15, 2013 6 Night Tasmania	977 AUD	1171 AUD	1559 AUD	2335 AUD
Dec 21, 2013 14 Night New Zealand Holiday	2586 AUD	2780 AUD	3323 AUD	5981 AUD
Jan 4, 2014 6 Night Tasmania	1015 AUD	1171 AUD	1559 AUD	2674 AUD
Jan 10, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	1664 AUD	2052 AUD	2537 AUD	4477 AUD
Jan 23, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	1664 AUD	2052 AUD	2537 AUD	4477 AUD
Feb 5, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	1664 AUD	2052 AUD	2537 AUD	4477 AUD
Feb 18, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	1664 AUD	2052 AUD	2537 AUD	4477 AUD
Mar 3, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	1664 AUD	2052 AUD	2537 AUD	4477 AUD
Mar 3, 2014 4 Night New Zealand	535 AUD	611 AUD	838 AUD	1595 AUD
Mar 7, 2014 13 Night New Zealand	--	--	--	--
May 18, 2014 24 Night World Cruise	5841 AUD	6811 AUD	7975 AUD	11273 AUD
May 18, 2014 104 Night World Cruise	20469 AUD	26192 AUD	33370 AUD	--
May 18, 2014 55 Night World Cruise	11694 AUD	15186 AUD	19357 AUD	29445 AUD
Jun 11, 2014 31 Night World Cruise	9246 AUD	11089 AUD	13029 AUD	18655 AUD
Jul 12, 2014 11 Night World Cruise	2728 AUD	3310 AUD	3892 AUD	5541 AUD
Jul 12, 2014 49 Night World Cruise	8949 AUD	11200 AUD	14110 AUD	23616 AUD
Jul 23, 2014 38 Night World Cruise	7988 AUD	10219 AUD	12644 AUD	--
Aug 31, 2014 20 Night Papua New Guinea & South Pacific	3414 AUD	4481 AUD	5839 AUD	9137 AUD